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by r-gordon-7
January 28th, 2022, 10:47 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 23
Views: 4542

Hand Grinders: How long does it take to grind for espresso?

I received my J-Max earlier this week and I've done just 4 or 5 16gm puck/32gm shots so far. Grinding a rather dark roast at several different click settings bracketing the midpoint of the J-Max's espresso range ran pretty consistently between 45 and 50 seconds at a moderate but not exceptionally fa...
by r-gordon-7
January 28th, 2022, 9:44 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 10
Views: 7951

1Zpresso K-Max grind setting and burr seasoning

I just received a J-Max earlier this week and I haven't ("yet"?) noticed any shift in the grind setting so far. Though, it would probably be to soon to notice anyhow, as after only four or five 16gm pucks/32gm shots (all of which were quite drinkable, BTW), I'm still at the early stages of "fine tun...
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by r-gordon-7
May 2nd, 2020, 12:07 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 62
Views: 6556

Reasons we use a Lever machine beyond superb shots

Simply put, I love the feel of using the machine - especially the feel of the pull. My machine is a Gaggia Factory 106 - essentially a limited edition Gaggia-badged La Pavoni Millennium with a fully manual lever. I don't fish, but I've had friends who do, and I suspect that pleasing tactile feel of ...
by r-gordon-7
December 2nd, 2011, 6:46 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 8573

Grinder for a La Pavoni (limited budget)

I've been using my two Ascaso I-mini grinders - one for each of my two Gaggia Factory lever espresso machines (the Gaggia Factory is essentially a re-badged La Pavoni) - for as long as I've had my two Gaggia Factory machines. That's been about 3 or 4 years now. And I've been extremely pleased with t...
by r-gordon-7
October 11th, 2011, 8:58 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 1444

My first non-lever espresso "machine"...

Just returned yesterday from a trip to Europe. Here's a pic of our favorite souvenir from Rome - a little "Top Moka Italia Mini" 2 cup stovetop espresso maker. Looking forward to trying it out, though I'm intentionally keeping expectations reasonably low. I doubt it'll replace our Gaggia Factory 106...
by r-gordon-7
August 9th, 2011, 6:57 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 29
Views: 8142

Value of bottomless portafilters on levers

In addition to the "learning tool" advantage, there's a simple but oft overlooked practical advantage to using a naked pf, at least for those of us who like milk drinks... you can pull into a taller cup
by r-gordon-7
July 4th, 2011, 3:30 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 30
Views: 18591

La Pavoni Millennium Owners, Are Temperature Problems Solved?

Gary, I don't seem to have temperature stability problems (at least not that I notice) with either of my two Gaggia Factory machines. (Both are the larger G106 model, with the gauge.) However, I rarely have need to try to pull more than two or three shots in succession on either machine - though eve...
by r-gordon-7
July 2nd, 2011, 2:21 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 30
Views: 18591

La Pavoni Millennium Owners, Are Temperature Problems Solved?

I have two Gaggia Factory machines (essentially, rebadged Pavoni Millenniums) & have replaced the plastic piston on each with brass, but this is the first I've heard of replacing the sight glass fittings with metal. What is the reason for/improvement sought by replacing the sight glass fittings with...
by r-gordon-7
July 1st, 2011, 11:10 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 19
Views: 9402

Concept Art - Espresso Accessories

Any adjustable tampers (currently or planned) for La Pavoni (Millenium)/Gaggia Factory owners...?
by r-gordon-7
January 14th, 2011, 5:54 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 6283

Ascaso i-Mini vs. Rancilio Rocky for espresso only

For espresso-only use, stepless is indeed the way to go - you can much more precisely dial-in the optimal grind - and can continue to make "fine tuning" adjustments to the grind as each batch of beans ages. I have two Ascaso i-Mini grinders and am very pleased with them. Grind quality is very good f...