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Hi, Just wanted to say 'Hi' from London. Thanks for all the information I have read over the pass few weeks re the Mara X, which I ended...
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Acorn commented on the thread
Cleaning Mara X.
I've also found this a useful reference for the cam greasing procedure, if it's needed.
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I've had my MaraX for well over a year now and I still love it, for the size and the price I think it's a cracking little machine.
I...
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Upgraded recently from a Silvia to a MaraX and am very happy with the result. I was using a MignonII on both and have just gone for a...
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I get the same - anywhere between 28 and 32 seconds from lever up to lever down.
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Taste is of corse everything but I usually get best results between 28-32 seconds.
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Acorn commented on the thread
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Thanks, it's running around the 30s mark but on the sour side of things. But I can also see channelling, so puck prep needs work too...
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Acorn commented on the thread
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My MaraX arrived yesterday! š¤© I agree with others on here who remarked that it looks much better in the flesh than the photos! Thanks to...
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Hi Andy,
Having had a Gaggia classic since 1991, replaced a couple of times for various reasons…..not so easy to get info before...
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Just as follow-up/closure: I didn't have any steel to hand that's "springy" enough, as it turns out. I made a few bits of the correct...
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These methods target comparatively low extractions, Hoffmann's Aeropress technique also targets a fairly weak cup for medium/light...
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Agreed with everything @MediumRoastSteam said - the other option is to pull ristrettos. Just stop the shot when it hits 1.5x the weight...
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Ok. Maybe time to try something different then, as suggested above. Baskets, as explained, have a dose they are best used for. For...
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Hi @Tshane, you're right: it's never going to be the God shot, but Classics can produce very enjoyable coffee. If you're a barista then...
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Cheers @ratty that's about what I had in mind too. Will give it a go over the weekend.
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So, my Classic's steam knob seems to have lost its little metal spring insert. Has anyone on here found a way to replace it e.g. with a...
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Can you take a photo looking down into the machine (with the top off, of course)? So we can see where all the wires go in case you've...
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The opinion of 100's of people who I greatly respect who are/were on this forum
Sheer difficulty for "normal" people to work on...
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Let us know how you get on with it, if upgraditis gets the better of you then the Forum is always here to recommend mods, upgrades or...
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I can understand the annoyance because you tend to pay a premium for the Italian ones.
Just from my personal experience on 3 or 4...
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yeah no problem. i have had this printed now and its very good
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4819617
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Hi, are you willing to share the files more widely? Our work has just installed a new 3D printer and they're looking for trial prints. I...
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Acorn commented on the thread
Where do I start?.
Different types: as few as possible! If you have an espresso machine, espresso-based drinks are all you should serve. Espresso...
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While I agree with @MWJB, I wouldn't want to discourage you from endlessly tinkering and optimising an already working system š...
