Recent posts - Page 42

by kpoz
December 9th, 2023, 11:29 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 190

New Bezzera Strega Not Filling Boiler

You're all awesome. Oddly enough, it was the water tank. They needed to bend part of the connection to ensure better contact. And now, it lives!
by BaristaBoy E61
December 9th, 2023, 11:29 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 233

Thoughts on this E61 grouphead thermometer

Welcome to HB Luke Personally, I prefer an analogue thermometer because it shows and is easier to determine 'trends' as regards to 'rate of change', of temperature. A digital does not unless a bar graph is included that is still not as useful as a pure analogue needle. Analogue - 'No Batteries Needed'. Digital - How do
by baldheadracing
December 9th, 2023, 11:27 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 14
Views: 528

Goudveer F1, manual + electric small grinder (Kickstarter)

Warning: the project is planning on going to IndieGogo: {link} As an aside, the responses to backer's questions in the link could be a case study of sounding good but saying nothing of substance
by baldheadracing
December 9th, 2023, 11:20 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 228

Buying Advice

I'd take a used Breville Dual Boiler over a new Barista Express or Bambino Plus all day every day. One of the better home espresso machines versus two of the - well - mediocre choices, to be polite? However, please do your research on what to look for in a used Breville Dual Boiler; what kind of water was
by Timv
December 9th, 2023, 11:17 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 109

Seeking Help: Troubleshooting a Carimalina Single Boiler Espresso Machine

Hello Home Barista Community, I'm in need of some assistance with my grandparents' Cari Malina espresso machine. Unfortunately, I do not have the model information, as it's an older unit. I'm facing a specific issue and would greatly appreciate any insights or suggestions you might have. {image} {image} **The Problem:** The machine, a single-boiler type, isn't
by Balthazar_B
December 9th, 2023, 11:17 am
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 281
Views: 14531

New Batch of Saka and Tafuri Coffee Available for Pre-Order! Oct 30th 2023

Maybe it's the time of year, but a nice Italian panforte would be a great add-on to a Saka order
by ei8htohms
December 9th, 2023, 11:16 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 715

La Pavoni Europiccola - removing oil from boiler without damaging heating element

You want your solvent to be "reagent grade" if possible
by another_jim
December 9th, 2023, 11:15 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 25
Views: 893

Home roasting, why?

Some people save money. They use larger roasters (1 pound and up), buy green coffee in 20 pound plus lots, and supply their neighborhoods. Some people enjoy the process in itself. They have home built or heavily modified roasters. Heatguns and dogbowls forever! Some people like to have a half dozen different coffees on hand, and try different
by BaristaBoy E61
December 9th, 2023, 11:14 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 228

Buying Advice

You can still later add an external grinder to the Barista Express. That way there's no rush to get a grinder, you'll then have redundancy and a grinder should you later sell the Barista Express to upgrade
by ei8htohms
December 9th, 2023, 11:07 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 21
Views: 566

What is the point of 3 hole steamer on La Pavoni Europiccola and a new owner's recipe.

Hoffman only says "a lot of people online recommend actually tamping quite softly" (in his Europiccola video). This seems like terrible advice to me, which just supports the spurious idea that tamping pressure is an importantly variable consideration, rather than a simple case of "properly tamped" or "improperly tamped."