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by tegee
December 29th, 2021, 8:19 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 240

La Spaziale Dream Descaling Issues

Hello, I own a LS Dream (direct plumb) and having a bear of a time priming it for a descale. I drop the braided line directly in the citric acid solution and it gives me an error message; I believe it states "no water detected"? I've done my Cimbali Jr twice in the past several years, both times
by tegee
December 20th, 2018, 5:21 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 1
Views: 115

Looking for cafes in Prague and Vienna

Hello fellow HBers...... Thought I would run it up the flagpole to see if there are any favorite cafes in Prague and Vienna that you would recommend for a nice espresso or latte, etc. We'll be traveling there during the Christmas and New Years holiday and would be nice if I could get a few recommend...
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by tegee
March 20th, 2018, 1:45 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 152
Views: 20723

Single dosing Ceado E37S

Same here. After two years of ownership I do not even think about the markings and simply nudge the lever finer or coarser. FWIW
by tegee
March 3rd, 2018, 9:07 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 187
Views: 24591

Fiorenzato F4 E Nano observations

Just picked up a F4E Nano from CC (a refurb model) for my vacation home. My primary grinder is a Ceado E37S. Took literally 3-shots to dial in. I simply ran it manually until I heard the burrs touch and backed off slightly.....that was it to do initial setup. And than ran a half pound of crappy bean...
by tegee
March 2nd, 2018, 12:39 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 1670

La Cimbali Junior Casa or La Spaziale Dream

I believe the Casa comes with all the drain fittings you will need. Also, I have mine set to 40 psi. I believe anywhere from 25-40 psi is fine. It's very easy to adjust, no tools needed
by tegee
February 27th, 2018, 8:45 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 1670

La Cimbali Junior Casa or La Spaziale Dream

Please disregard the mess....we're doing a small renovation. But you can see from the pic that my hole was drill in the very back. And I have no problem with the drain. I believe the hole is 2.5". It fits the supply, drain and electrical cord. Btw: my Mavea filter is under my cabinet and very access...
by tegee
February 27th, 2018, 8:10 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 1670

La Cimbali Junior Casa or La Spaziale Dream

Josh, Your first step right now should be to read this very well written doc in total: "La Cimbali Junior DT1 Espresso Machine Review" On Page #2 (under programming the volumetric buttons) I do as follows. And it is very easy and so natural as part of my routine I do not even think about it. Assumin...
by tegee
February 26th, 2018, 12:54 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8032
Views: 1323847

Post a pic of your home espresso setup...

Sweet setup. #totallyjealous The LMLM will be next on my list as soon as I get my kids through college:-)
by tegee
February 26th, 2018, 12:51 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 1670

La Cimbali Junior Casa or La Spaziale Dream

I've owned my Jr Casa for exactly two years now and absolutely love it. I actually had the same dilemma you are having when deciding against both machines. I even made the two hour trek to the mothership to Chris's Coffee. MacKenzie was nice enough to have both machines plumbed in so I could literal...
by tegee
February 22nd, 2018, 2:44 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 17
Views: 5283

We don't need no stinkin' tamper!

Thanks for sharing this insight on what appeared to be a stupid question....but as they say there is no ??? question:-)