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by halloleo
March 11th, 2017, 3:24 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 7
Views: 963

How to tamper asymmetrical, one-legged portafilters for single shots?

Thanks for all the answers - I will look into a tamper stand
by halloleo
March 10th, 2017, 6:28 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 7
Views: 963

How to tamper asymmetrical, one-legged portafilters for single shots?

I just acquired a brand new and shiny espresso machine. It comes with a "one-legged" portafilter for single shots. Good for my solitary coffee after dinner! However, how do I tamper a portafilter which does not stay properly on the benchtop? Mid-air just holding it in one hand and tampering with the...
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by halloleo
March 10th, 2017, 1:03 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 193

Coffee acidity and temperature of the Profitec 700

I just acquired a brand new and shiny "Profitec Pro 700". It is fun to use and operations are very smooth. However the coffee is not perfect yet: I experimented with grind and tampering to get some decent crema (though it does not stay for very long), but the acidity is in all cases a bit too high. I
by halloleo
October 1st, 2014, 9:12 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 16
Views: 1369

Pressure gauge infested with little insects - How to open it or find replacement

Thanks Paul. I guess they DID come through the housing. I'll clean it out and all should be good then!
by halloleo
October 1st, 2014, 3:02 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 16
Views: 1369

Pressure gauge infested with little insects - How to open it or find replacement

and I guess - and hope! - they came through the housing of the pressure gauge. As somebody mentioned, the housing is just a press fit... But I'm worried now: if they came through the insideof the boiler, there might be still insects in there - how can I check???
by halloleo
September 28th, 2014, 2:31 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 16
Views: 1369

Pressure gauge infested with little insects - How to open it or find replacement

Yep, that's probably the one. But 100 bucks is pretty steep. - I will try to open it first. BTW, is there a way to use the machine without the gauge attached? Do I have to close the valve the gauge connects to? And if so, were do I get the small closing bit?
by halloleo
September 28th, 2014, 2:25 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 16
Views: 1369

Pressure gauge infested with little insects - How to open it or find replacement

Thanks Paul! Will try this
by halloleo
September 28th, 2014, 2:22 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 16
Views: 1369

Pressure gauge infested with little insects - How to open it or find replacement

Well, I wonder why, too! They came suddenly, from one day to another and must have all died on heating up the machine. And as said in the rest of the machine were none... Thanks for the links! I'll check them out!
by halloleo
September 26th, 2014, 11:22 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 16
Views: 1369

Pressure gauge infested with little insects - How to open it or find replacement

Hi there I have an 13 year old ECM Mechanika espresso machine, which still goes strong - however the pressure gauge got infested by little ants. I opened the machine, checked and cleaned the inside of the machine and I am pretty sure there are no insects elsewhere. However the pressure gauge looks p...