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by James Mulryan
August 7th, 2023, 10:46 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 0
Views: 173

Portioli Gusto

Was struggling to overcome a certain sourness to 3rd wave coffee. Big fan of chocolate and sweetness. Not sure if sourness was due to operator error. Also not a big fan of burnt flavors, but bought a 1 kg bag of Portioli Gusto. Asked salesman about roasting dates, and he told me they are very precis...
by James Mulryan
May 28th, 2020, 10:21 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 1
Views: 241

ECM Mechanika V Slim versus Profitec 500

Hello All Thinking about upgrading to another HX machine. I have been using a Fiorenzato Bricoletta for the past couple of years. Two caps every morning, 15 minutes between pulls. Using Eric's thermometer. Getting consistent shots every time. Bricoletta Issues: Loud pump--loose body work might be co...
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by James Mulryan
February 24th, 2020, 6:02 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 371

Fiorenzato Bricoletta tripped circuit--burning smell

Hi Please find attached image of heating element connection. I am not finding any burn marks. I plugged it back in, power light comes on, then I hear something like a circuit breaker breaking inside the machine, it is not now blowing my main house breaker. Red power light comes on. No burnt electric...
by James Mulryan
February 24th, 2020, 2:30 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 371

Fiorenzato Bricoletta tripped circuit--burning smell

Thanks Home Burrito and Randy Did ohm test with power leads disconnected from element. I already checked one lead from the heating element and grounded to the body of the machine, 0 ohms (this was with both leads disconnected from power source) should the power be reconnected to the leads? What shou...
by James Mulryan
February 24th, 2020, 11:04 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 371

Fiorenzato Bricoletta tripped circuit--burning smell

Hi All I just checked the heating element 7 ohms, 1800W dual pole element. Think it is the element. Anyone care to confirm 7 ohms indicates faulty element? Thanks Jim
by James Mulryan
February 20th, 2020, 4:45 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 371

Fiorenzato Bricoletta tripped circuit--burning smell

Hello All My trusty Bricoletta HX blew a 20A circuit yesterday. Smelled burnt electrical. Let sit for a day. Switch light comes back on but no heat to boiler. Have yet to open case. Any suggestions. Any idea where I can find a PDF manual for this guy? Thanks Jim
by James Mulryan
March 14th, 2019, 11:09 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 5
Views: 532

How to get dry foam from small quantity of milk?

If you want really dry foam, do you have to foam a larger quantity of milk and then pull the top off with a spoon? Using 84 grams of whole milk for my cappuccinos. 38 G espresso-- 8 oz pitcher instant read thermometer 150 degrees with HX machine. Tip just below surface, Can't get light
by James Mulryan
December 3rd, 2018, 11:43 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 131
Views: 12748

[PROMO] New manual crank handle espresso machine

This reminds me of hand cranked motion picture cameras from the silent era. Best camera operators knew how to crank at the perfect speed. What a great idea
by James Mulryan
November 14th, 2018, 9:54 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 4138

Rocket Appartamento owners, how are you timing your shots?

For all you HX E 61 lovers out there here are some tips: Weigh your grind. Weigh your output. During cooling flush dial temp in with Eric S thermometer, let it hit it's highest temp, let it start dropping .5 F, turn off, lock, load and pull. On pull, my temp starts at 207
by James Mulryan
November 14th, 2018, 9:35 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 35
Views: 1718

Breville Dual Boiler is the best espresso machine under $4,000

That is like saying a Toyota Corolla is a Lamborghini. But then again as they say different strokes for different folks