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- April 16th, 2022, 9:12 pm
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 29
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My First Crown Jewel - A Lesson Learned
Wow, I just received a 22lbs box of the Crown Jewel Ethiopian Decaf, and the bag was split in the box at the same place. I will notify Royal. It is obviously a bag defect they should be aware of. I picked up every one of those precious beans off of the floor with no worries... Now
- June 29th, 2020, 1:39 pm
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 151
- Views: 4225
Want to participate in the "Favorite Espressos" review?
I would like to participate. Dave
- June 24th, 2020, 9:59 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 151
- Views: 4225
Want to participate in the "Favorite Espressos" review?
I would love to participate. Dave
- May 28th, 2020, 5:25 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5470
My Slayer single group
My pump pressure is at 24% Dave
- May 27th, 2020, 12:57 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5470
My Slayer single group
I just measured my Slayer at full brew position. I get ~245g in 30sec. Cheers, Dave
- February 7th, 2020, 2:31 pm
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 22
- Views: 801
Roasting Variability (using a Huky)
I have a Huky(original non-T version) with a solid drum and 2mm thermocouples in BT and ET positions. I have had good success achieving very consistent and predictable results with the following routine. My warm-up routine is to heat the roaster at .5kpa gas with no fan (I turn off the fan and close...
- June 27th, 2018, 3:18 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 62
- Views: 9547
IMS NanoQuartz screens now available in USA
I have had a similar positive experience with the IMS nanoquartz screen. I have been using it on my Slayer for about 4 months with no noticeable deterioration of the coating. I backflush with detergent and lightly scrub will a Pallo group brush regularly. I use the machine daily for ~ 4 drinks. I ha...
- May 21st, 2018, 12:11 pm
- Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 369
Netherlands and Paris
Hi. My wife and I were in Amsterdam in October. We hit 3 shops, and they were all great: Naked Espresso - Close to the central Station. Has a Slayer Steam. Our Barista was competing in the Netherlands Barista Championship. White Label Coffee - Great house roasted coffee and great Baristas. Scandinav...
- January 12th, 2018, 11:36 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 156
- Views: 15188
Slayer Single Group Maintenance
There is a thread on this topic if you search "Backflush with or without shower screen". I follow Slayer's recommendation to leave a screen in place during a backflush. One poster also mentions LM in Florence as recommending the same. I am not sure I fully buy into a severe risk in backflushing with...
- December 6th, 2017, 4:02 pm
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 407
Huky 500 propane connection broke
From the picture, it looks like the regulator screws into the internal threads on the propane tank. If so, I believe those are reverse threaded. You loosen the connection by turning clockwise. (Reverse of normal) If you used a lot of force turning it counter-clockwise trying to loosen it, that might...