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by Headala
August 30th, 2021, 10:05 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 878

Adding shot timer to my old Rocket

You could also use an ACE Dotshot. A very professional and straightforward install IMHO
by Headala
January 11th, 2021, 4:38 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 23
Views: 7383

Decent Espresso Machine - Should I wait for v1.5?

I have one of the first v1.0 units. I'm still in love as the first day I received it. There isn't anything that the new ones do that makes me want to upgrade. If I were you, I wouldn't wait around for the next big thing. You'll just keep waiting, as others have said. The
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by Headala
March 23rd, 2020, 10:35 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 4
Views: 566

RIP Piero Bambi - La Marzocco

Wow, what a loss. It's disappointing that this isn't covered in the media (USA, maybe it is covered in Europe?). He had a huge impact on the industry. Thanks for posting this TomC
by Headala
July 2nd, 2019, 1:50 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 10
Views: 788

Cuban coffee won't brew

Thanks everyone for the ideas. Sounds like I will need to reserve this coffee in the "special" part of my freezer where I keep coffee to pull out when my parents come into town. They usually drink Folgers and will still feel it is an upgrade
by Headala
June 17th, 2019, 10:59 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 10
Views: 788

Cuban coffee won't brew

I think it's possible, there was no "born on date" anywhere on the package. The brand was Turquino. Do you know much about that brand? Thanks for the tip; I will try this as soon as I get back home. Thanks. My impression is that Bustelo now contains no Cuban beans...my goal was to brew the beans I
by Headala
May 26th, 2019, 3:26 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 10
Views: 788

Cuban coffee won't brew

I'm sorry that my title isn't more clear...the problem is that I am not sure what the issue is. I returned yesterday from Havana and brought back some Cuban coffee with me. Many of the beans they had were very dark and oily, but this one seemed like more of a medium roast. 100% arabica, no robusta
by Headala
February 23rd, 2019, 9:03 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 36
Views: 5233

La Marzocco Linea Mini - Chiara Mod

Very clean and impressive!
by Headala
February 5th, 2019, 9:19 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 2
Views: 448

Fake St Anthony funnel distributor

How is it working for you?
by Headala
February 2nd, 2019, 8:32 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 4
Views: 202

Bogotá cafes 2019

Would still really love to hear any insights
by Headala
January 12th, 2019, 1:11 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 56
Views: 5143

Your favorite gear of 2018

Decent Espresso DE1+