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  1. Lever Forum ๐Ÿ’ช
    I use a stick-on thermo thingie midway down the group head. I get it up to its highest reading (90หš) and take shots from there. My guess is that water temperature is going to be relatively constant, so if the outside is that hot, it should not reduce water temperature much. Not completely...
  2. Lever Forum ๐Ÿ’ช
    The trick with Caravels is not the quality, it is the quantity. They are one of the more forgiving lever machines and can produce shots nearly equal to the best lever machines I have used. The shots are the size of a ristretto, however, and I find myself trying to finesse just a little more...
  3. Lever Forum ๐Ÿ’ช
    I would strongly recommend fixing the loose base problem as soon as possible. Seriously. You can be damaging the machine further by using it as is. To my recollection, none of the La Pavonis' power lights turn off when the heating element cycles. I could be wrong. For the portafilter, as noted...
  4. All Grinders & Hand-Grinders
    There is a notch in the top burr, so suppose it accurately is a "top notch" burrset.
  5. Coffee Accessories
    I have one of the original, stepless versions. I thought about getting the newer-styled collar to make switching adjustments easier, but it is such a small difference that I have not bothered. One small problem with the stepless version is that the adjusting mechanism can move if the setting...
  6. Coffee Accessories
    I wanted to add the ceramic burr option a few weeks ago-exactly one day after the campaign ended! I do not quite understand how the reciprocal referral thing works, but I am willing to try.
  7. Coffee Accessories
    I owned a BZ02 for a few years and was very happy with it. The only problem I had was a relay needed replacing. Inside, it is nearly identical to the famed Pasquini Livia 90 and possesses all the same qualities. It is easier to pull very good shots with the Bezzera than many E61-styled machines...
  8. eBay Auction and Gumtree Links ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿ’ฐ
    Photos reveal few details (no shots inside the boiler and under the base), shipping is fairly expensive, and the seller has two negatives, so I would be wary. On the other hand, it appears to be a decent pre-Millennium machine that might need no more than a service. Factor in the cost of...
  9. Coffee Accessories
    It is no secret why the blind tumbler perfectly fits a 49mm basket: The grinder was originally designed around the Olympia Cremina. That would be my suggestion. Go full manual! A good piece of advice I learned from the HG One fellows was to mix up the grounds using what some call Weiss...
  10. Coffee Accessories
    I have an early, original version HG One. It is getting close to three years with no discernible changes in anything. Adjustment and grind are the same as when new. Zero problems. I added a large rubber seal over the top to prevent the few popcorned bits from flying out, and I have an acrylic PF...
  11. Coffee Accessories
    Delrin is plastic like 316L Stainless Steel is metal. Delrin is extremely durable and long-lasting. It also possesses a self-lubricating property that will allow it to last longer than many similar metal gears. It is very quiet in this type of operation and probably feels nicer to use. That...
  12. Coffee Accessories
    I have to say that, when compared to my Hausgrind, the Feldgrind... Oh, hold on. I still haven't received my Hausgrind. Never mind.
  13. Coffee Accessories
    How hard do you need to push on the buttons to get good mouthfeel?
  14. Lever Forum ๐Ÿ’ช
    1. Yes and yes. You can tame the La Pavoni somewhat; I don't know about the operator side of things. 2. It is a striking, handsome addition to any kitchen, but if it is a pain to use and you cannot get what you want out of it, then all it will be is just that, a piece of kitchen sculpture...
  15. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    It's nice to finally have a setup that works, isn't it? I have been learning how to get the most from my Olympia Club and am discovering what you describe, more or less. Nice, tight grind with lower doses seems to suit it well. The fun about owning lever machines is that one gets to play...
  16. Lever Forum ๐Ÿ’ช
    Apparently Olympia contacted Werstatt-Kunst about producing bottomless portafilters official-like. I know that mine works fine with four slightly different baskets and on two different machines without problem.
  17. Coffee Lounge โ˜ฎโค
    Cheap grinders. My first decent grinder was a revelation. It changed everything for me.
  18. Coffee Lounge โ˜ฎโค
    Lookit all them wall-mount grinders! http://dailycoffeenews.com/2014/10/23/this-huge-coffee-equipment-collection-in-small-town-australia-is-being-sold/9dcd5h95ubuvnvimnn8yua_gijqhzh6nklqfqe_pz1a7ggvh7fhblejaltwkhuvphw6oatt7yclu1t1pcbef1a/
  19. Lever Forum ๐Ÿ’ช
    Thanks for the praise. So what do you think about the knob inserts? I am leaning toward repainting them in white. Technically, the one at home is a Club, but there is the 1970 Cremina at work...
  20. Lever Forum ๐Ÿ’ช
    After a very long, sometimes absurd process, I finally have my 1979 Olympia Club back in full-time service: It does not look much different on the outside, but inside it is completely different. The inserts for the steam and water wands could use a painting. I could re-paint them the...
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