Anyone tried this Pull Rod espresso machine?

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Tonefish
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#1: Post by Tonefish »

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pull-Rod-Manua ... 4041986442

I don't know why these people don't spend a few Bucks (or equivalent) to do a better writeup. They'll tell you that it goes to 350 psi (good grief, that's over 24 bar ... way better than spinal tap) but they won't tell you whether it's a 58mm portafilter, or what the heck the "pre‑heating warming cup function" is.

Anyway, please tell us what it's like if you have one and in the meantime, enjoy your coffee grease!
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#2: Post by jwCrema »

I have not, but I'm wondering if I can do water jet cutting at 350 psi in case it doesn't work out as an espresso machine?

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Randy G.
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#3: Post by Randy G. »

Under "Features" they lost me at:
"1. Extract coffee grease and high pressure penetration,..."
Everyone knows that a water based lube is best for high pressure penetration.
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paplippel
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#4: Post by paplippel »

Price too high but it looks sturdy, probably works well. I like it has an industrial look and a pressuregage.

tinman143
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#5: Post by tinman143 »

Looks pretty sturdy and simple enough to use without a manual. Comes with tamper, funnel, gauge and few other bits at a reasonable price. I'd go for it.

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bobpaule
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#6: Post by bobpaule »

Looks like the seller has modified the pressure gauge intake, used to be come out directly from the grouphead,
now you will have to place it on the floor to read the gauge during extraction.

Chinese Levers

Now $200 less with the 350PSI mod, seriously?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001260 ... web201603_
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#7: Post by Nunas »

I think we're being a little hard on this product/seller. It's a manual lever machine. The pressure you get is whatever you pull/push on the lever. The listing is fairly clear that it's the gauge that goes to 350 full-scale.

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#8: Post by vit »

Given the weight of the device, I don't know how to preheat it to espresso temperature except by putting it to a Swedish sauna for half an hour or so

Probably a nice decoration for the garage at best :lol: