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by Neuromancer
March 19th, 2020, 4:46 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 4
Views: 347

Brand new Kinu M47 burrs not locking?

Older models locked but i think on newer models it doesn't lock by design
by Neuromancer
December 3rd, 2019, 7:07 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 433

Grinder for Elektra Microcasa a Leva?

If you are into darker roasts and not looking to bring the best from great light roasted beans then a high end flat grinder is overkill.. just go for niche zero .. a cheaper alternative is a good quality hand grinder (like kinu).. Off topic: elektra is best used for gettig clarity and flavors from l...
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by Neuromancer
June 21st, 2018, 7:55 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 53
Views: 6591

Best value for money prosumer lever espresso machine

There is also quick mill veloce/rapida.. same design as achille but with smaller boiler and cheaper
by Neuromancer
April 10th, 2018, 2:37 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 743
Views: 51604

Owner experience with the Strietman CT1

anyone found an elegant way to pid a strietman? (not plug and play)
by Neuromancer
February 20th, 2018, 9:50 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1190

Bare minimum grinder for espresso

in my experience kinu 47 is better than an entry lvl electric grinder for the same price or cheaper.. also no retention.. but it depends on the number of shots you're planning on pulling each day
by Neuromancer
December 27th, 2017, 3:42 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 743
Views: 51604

Owner experience with the Strietman CT1

used a digital thermometer with the end the of the probe in the middle of brew group.. my reading: even with the thermostat set on maximum it circled around 88-91 Celsius .. it rarely got up to my desired 92 Celsius.. it looks like experimenting with higher temperatures up to 93-94 is impossible.. a...
by Neuromancer
November 18th, 2017, 5:24 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8031
Views: 1322206

Post a pic of your home espresso setup...

New setup .... Strega was a great machine but the pump didn't get along with the lever purist in me {image}
by Neuromancer
October 26th, 2017, 6:07 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1477
Views: 130547

Owner experience with Bezzera Strega

I like both the 14 and 21 for the strega. Ridgeless because they're easier to use
by Neuromancer
September 21st, 2017, 2:50 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 743
Views: 51604

Owner experience with the Strietman CT1

Hello. Can someone comment on the strength required to pull a shot on a strietman compared to a pavoni?
by Neuromancer
June 15th, 2017, 5:29 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 1103

Bezzera Strega PID alternative?

If you want a clasic lever and can't afford the londinium there is also Quick Mill Veloce/Rapida. Same design as the old londinium (pre r)