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by WilsonHines
December 22nd, 2008, 5:27 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 521

220V cost of electricty

This is great stuff and I knew I would get great stuff right here at HB! I will have to do the test and listen closely. Currently, I am averaging 1330 KW and it runs about 130.82 p/m. And the rate is $0.004970
by WilsonHines
December 22nd, 2008, 8:56 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 521

220V cost of electricty

Has anybody ever put the math on the calculator or done a practicle, real world test on what the difference is from running your 220v machine only when you need it, versus all the time, 24/7. I wonder if it is more like a hot water heater for the house where it gets the desired temperature and it ta...
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by WilsonHines
December 16th, 2008, 3:55 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 50
Views: 4627

Cafe Grumpy, New York's star

After college it doesn't get much better, mentally! I just purchased a boat load of tulip shaped capp and espresso cups and I wanted to buy at least six of the Teramike, but in all reality I couldn't mentally make the purchase because I couldn't make the jump from $6.00 a set to over $33. But they are
by WilsonHines
December 15th, 2008, 12:33 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 9
Views: 5878

Where to find good white non logo 6 oz cappuccino cups?

I know this is an old, old post, but in my search for the same cups I found more places to get'em. Right now, as of today, espressoparts is out of stock on anything 6 oz and TULIP shaped, which is what I am looking for precisely. And they don't know "when the boat is coming in" either
by WilsonHines
October 29th, 2008, 10:59 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 91
Views: 4334

Sad state of espresso review journalism

I may be talking here out of turn. Meaning, I don't offer enough to this community to really be a critic on this topic. But, here goes: 1. In order for a "amateur or casual reviewer" to get serious, Marshall is right they have to stop looking through rose colored glasses. That takes a substantial
by WilsonHines
August 29th, 2008, 3:17 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 89
Views: 15273

How important is tamping?

Personally, another question came to mind for me to pose to you: "If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there to hear it, does it make a sound?" Hey, to your credit, I mistakenly put a non-tamped puck in once and actually realized I booboed. I then drank the shot. It sucked so hard
by WilsonHines
August 27th, 2008, 7:33 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 9
Views: 399

Seeking great espresso in Atlanta

There is nothing, absolutely nothing, like Octane: {link} Right downtown, about a half mile from the GT campus. Kind of a "trendy" neighborhood that is coming along. These folks have an obsession with quality
by WilsonHines
August 26th, 2008, 10:00 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 10
Views: 1708

FAEMA S87 two group: Trying to resuscitate it, but no luck...

My friend's response:
by WilsonHines
August 25th, 2008, 3:32 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 10
Views: 1708

FAEMA S87 two group: Trying to resuscitate it, but no luck...

I have a S87. In fact, I own two of these birds. Now, if what your thinking is "OMG, I just found the guy who is going to fix my troubles." You're wrong. The man who labored over a complete restoration on one of these machines and sold both of them to
by WilsonHines
August 21st, 2008, 6:51 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 43
Views: 5748

Do you suffer from upgraditis?

I knew this was going to get nasty and good! question for Jim and John (or others who have compared) what about the Kony ? since I have a mini now and am looking to upgrade my grinder from my Mini