There's a very good chance that your problem is the thermal fuse on the side of the steam boiler, as you surmise. As to your soldering skills; For a few dollars and few hours of practice, you could remedy that lack. Or, there are several alternatives available these days that would require no soldering. {link} {link} {link}

No. If you plan to drink it within 2-4 weeks any airtight jar will do. If you want to keep samples for longer it's usually a good idea to freeze. I prefer individual doses like this:{video}I don't believe in the need for valves and would recommend against for example Weber's bean cellars. As for how long to wait I think

{image} Sorry was kinda bussy the last days, heres a pic

Wasn't Lance claiming that Zerno is the first grinder with a prebreaker?

How would you get the same volume without a bleed valve? Is there another technique to get the air out?

Hi, i may have to change my pump, is it eay to do it ? Thank's

Just wanted to add to this thread. I have had my Mini for nearly four years and the support from La Marzocco is still exceptional! No other product has such good after sales support. I had a problem and they sent me a replacement part no questions asked. I really wasn't expecting that. Great stuff from great people in both

I just wanted to add to this thread. My Mini was making a 'geiger' counter spluttering sound which took me quite a long time to diagnose the cause of. Eventually I decided it was the vacuum breaker but there seemed to be two different sizes (1/8 and 1/4) so I took it apart to work out which size it was

Roaster is supposed to arrive on Friday so my weekend is planned Question: Does any of you have a recommendation on how to store multiple freshly roasted batches? Is a vacuum box really necessary? How long do you let your espresso roasts rest and how long is it enjoyable after the roast?

Also believe zerno wrote prebreaker very early on as well.. it's a catchy definition of a feeder