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by malling
3 hours ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 40
Views: 3769

The new DF83v

It is mostly a rather theoretical point, as none the grinder we can choose from can really be said to be there. I had a Titus carrier that was so low tollerance that only very throughout cleaning and careful lubrication could get it not to malfunctioning, but when kept clean and lubricated it was noticeable improvement due to alignment... but
by boren
3 hours ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 18
Views: 293

Is pre-infusion an inherent phase of every espresso shot or a feature of some machines only?

I don't think the bank example is similar, because the two definitions are unrelated. With pre-infusion you have two related but unaligned definitions - one claiming it's there in every shot, another claiming it's only there in some shots (in machines that have a feature by this name, and with it enabled). Can something be both present always and only
by LuckyMark
3 hours ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 176

Converting original Londinium I to an HX

The Coffee Machinist in Melbourne, Australia converted an original Londinium to either a HX or dual boiler, but I think HX. A very early Londinium owner received a brand new machine which leaked like a seive and had no thermal stability, so had to get it rebuilt. I saw the story under the Australinium or similar. The two parties were
by Timv
4 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 109

Seeking Help: Troubleshooting a Carimalina Single Boiler Espresso Machine

What was the problem with you machine? I am still kind of doubting whether is really is the pump not reaching the needed bars.. Any suggestions maybe I could check? For example, would it be possible the spring at the bottom of the single boiler got to rigid and needs alot more pressure now to let vapor pass?
by David R.
4 hours ago
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 8
Views: 458

Beware of Hipster Cafes

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by another_jim
4 hours ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 3
Views: 108

LM Pico

Thanks for the update on the connection. The review models we got had no hint tha this was a feature
by Mvalbano
5 hours ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 3
Views: 108

LM Pico

Just resolved my own issue. I had to contiune to turn the the grind adjustment dial another full rotation. Also, the Pico is connected, I didn't think it was at first also but about 6 weeks ago there was an update to the app that included it. You can just do basic things like turn the light on and off
by Sp0ke
5 hours ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 27
Views: 854

$5K to Burn!

Get a Kafatek Flat Max 2
by another_jim
5 hours ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 8
Views: 220

Double grinding / regrinding / prebreaking coffee beans

Thanks for this post. I haven't followed up with taste tests; but I can confirm that the grind is finer, or at least slower, at the same setting. There are two possibilties for the slower flow -- more fines or overall smaller particles. How much is there of each? I know for sure that double grinding results
by fourdot00
5 hours ago
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 2
Views: 1245

[FS] Kafatek Monolith Conical (2017) - Shipping Available, Price Drop

Price drop, now $1,300 (plus shipping)