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by ciaocaffe
July 28th, 2008, 2:58 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 446

Anita steam too hot, also noisy pressure needle?

As the OP of this thread, just coming back to report a happy update! In regards to the steaming issue, turns out, it was 100% the tip. I got around to trying out the stock tip and with no problems, got perfect microfoam again! Phew! I got a carton of milk a couple
by ciaocaffe
July 26th, 2008, 5:43 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 446

Anita steam too hot, also noisy pressure needle?

Thanks Mark It's not so much varying amounts of steam, as it is just much higher temperature. I believe I am getting proper pressure as I can see the boiler pressure gauge at 1-1.5 and the brew gauge go from 4 to ~9 when pulling a shot. Also, can tell how the
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by ciaocaffe
July 26th, 2008, 3:41 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 446

Anita steam too hot, also noisy pressure needle?

Thanks guys. Ok, I'll get to reading up on that link. I typically have been using 4oz milk in a 12oz pitcher. And also the same milk brand, from the same store for over a year. And with that setup, things have been quite fine. Also, as mentioned, there were a couple
by ciaocaffe
July 26th, 2008, 2:54 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 10
Views: 446

Anita steam too hot, also noisy pressure needle?

I searched the forum and the net, but can't quite find a solution. Two things: 1) It seems the steam on the Anita is way too hot. I have some years experience steaming/frothing milk and have been able to get very nice microfoam on machines of past and on a more or less consistent basis.
by ciaocaffe
July 10th, 2008, 3:08 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 4824

E61 HX espresso machine maintenance schedule

Wonderful! Thanks guys! Exactly what I was looking for! I love the net!
by ciaocaffe
July 10th, 2008, 1:47 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 4824

E61 HX espresso machine maintenance schedule

Nice, thanks. What about storage, and resuming machine use? Also, what particular parts to check up on every so x-months? (ie OPV, etc.)
by ciaocaffe
July 10th, 2008, 1:04 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 10
Views: 4824

E61 HX espresso machine maintenance schedule

Just looking for some suggestions for a maintenance schedule in particular to an e61 HX machine (i.e Quick Mill). How to keep it in top shape, so it will last longer of course. Let's assuming 3 or 4x per day use, a cappuccino or two per day. 7 days a week. - Daily: - Monthly: - Every
by ciaocaffe
July 8th, 2008, 9:30 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 56657

No More Guesswork! Naked Truth of E61 Temperature Revealed

Ah, ok, I finally get it! I missed the part about your 1/8" digital thermometers being specially made for you. Well, I see you only have in stock the 1/8", so not much of a choice anyway. Most likely would stick with TC and meter setup so that's fine. Thanks
by ciaocaffe
July 8th, 2008, 9:10 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 56657

No More Guesswork! Naked Truth of E61 Temperature Revealed

Thanks Eric for all the clarification of this stuff. Can get confusing at times. Just one quick ? Re your last reply: Ok, so I gather 1/8" diameter digital thermometers are quite the norm out there, yes? And that we can find 1/8" diameter thermocouple probes quite ok as well? If so, yes
by ciaocaffe
July 8th, 2008, 12:16 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 56657

No More Guesswork! Naked Truth of E61 Temperature Revealed

Ok Eric. mhoy, thanks for the pic. While studying the pic, a question arose. That looks different from Eric's. It looks like a standard compression fitting without threads, but then a M6, 1mm screw that has been bored out of course, and then inserted and anchored in place into the compression fittin...