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by borrik
3 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 57

La Pavoni Europiccola tripping fuse after dry boil

Looks like heater insulation degradation after it's being overheated. On switched off machine you could try to test resistance (mOhms/kOhms) from phase or neutral to machine ground. Should be infinite. In some cases on cold machine it could be ok, but once heated, heater's internal insulation starting to be conductive, resistance drops and current goes to the ground
by Ben Z.
3 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 121

50s La Pavoni?

It seems to be in very nice condition. There are many people who would absolutely love to restore and use a machine like this. But maybe not a good candidate for a first restoration unless you were very confident in your abilities
by HB
3 hours ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 121

La Marzocco App - requires local network access?

Another option is creating a "guest" network. Most routers support this out of the box with a different password. On a related note, here's a video published on my day job for IBM: {video}
by baldheadracing
3 hours ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 121

La Marzocco App - requires local network access?

The app connects to your machine via Bluetooth for basic functionality, and via Wi-Fi for other features. Thus, for setup and thus full functionality, the app must connect to your machine via your local network. Whether you want the machine itself on your local network (and Internet) is a separate issue, and arguably a greater potential privacy/security issue. As
by JohnB.
4 hours ago
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 8
Views: 235

Is it best to keep bag sealed for the post-roast resting period?

Using an old Foodsaver vac machine I've modified for manual control and their wide mouth canning jar attachment
by xiotaki
4 hours ago
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 8
Views: 235

Is it best to keep bag sealed for the post-roast resting period?

are you vacuuming the air out of the jars with a special cap or are you placing the entire jar inside a vacuum seal bag?
by Bernd
4 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 121

50s La Pavoni?

Thanks Yes I will try that next. It has an old Italian power plug (3 poles in a row), so I will have to recrimp that first. Unfortunately my electrical skills are on par with a plastic bag. But I will give it a shot xD
by Capuchin Monk
4 hours ago
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 92
Views: 3795

Etsy Rotating Distribution Tool

That was my interpretation on it as well. However, Barista Hustle's tool implemented faster spin by design and it kicks up the grinds in the process which does create some level of randomizing. Only downside (in my view) of their tool is the price. I suspect that Etsy may come up with their version of such tool
by austinado16
4 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 121

50s La Pavoni?

Welcome Bernd! Beautiful lever machine! I'm looking forward to hearing more about what you decide to do. Why not just connect it to water, turn it on, and see what it does? At least then you'd have an idea of how functional it currently is. Great idea to talk with your local Pavoni repair shops about
by Esteve
4 hours ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 17
Views: 372

IKAWA online profile editor ( with QR codes )

Ah, makes sense. I changed it. I was converting it to an int not a float. You can now register and have all your profiles stored across devices. I have not fully tested it but should work well enough. You can also use the site without registering with the previous limitations. I think it is nice