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The official method of putting it in a bowl and pouring hot water inside doesn't work so great, because water normally leaks from the bottom emptying much of the chamber. If I then add more water the whole chamber is surrounded by water which makes it problematic to handle.
Hi all,
I'm starting out on the restoration of a 1957 Gaggia America. Someone, at some point a long time ago started out on this project but didn't finish it. What that means is that it has been dismantled and cleaned and the frame has been powder coated - but there the...
I've been digging into into all the past posts about the La Pavoni. It's interesting seeing how much has changed in 15 years. Not so much with the Pavoni, but mostly grinders. Based on modern recommendations and equipment (Apollo grinder, TC probe on bell, proper dosing, etc) I...
So, I may have made a very interesting financial decision.
I was casually looking around for a Faema Marte and was pinging some contacts on anything interesting. I was offered a few two group Martes but I was sort of hoping to get a 1 group. As I was talking with one of those...
Hello,
I've recently noted that there is a hiss of steam coming through my grouphead. It started when the boiler hit its highest temp, but is now present continuously. It stops when I start pulling the lever so I suspect it is in need of new piston gaskets (I've used it daily...
So, i'm going to preface this with the fact i am a complete novice . I have been using an Aeropress for some years and I have been looking try espresso at home having recently picked up a Rok GC Grinder and get something like a Gaggia machine, Rok or a Flair but i spotted a La...
