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Roaster lighting

Anyone care to weigh in on favorite fixtures for a 5 kg. roaster setup? attachable Halogens to recommend? Sites to troll for good deals? ..…

Started by Justin Kagan

2 Dec 21, 2013
Reply by Justin Kagan

Astra Mega II C running hotter than Hades

I recently purchased a new Astra Mega II Compact for use as a backup/event machine. Out of the box running blistering hot, measured as high…

Started by Mike McGinness

2 Dec 19, 2013
Reply by Mike McGinness

stainless steel porter filter baskets vs teflon coated porter filters Is there a taste difference to espresso?

I am planing to buy 3 porter filters 1 teflon 1 stainless bottomless 1 gage to compare the taste. i would love to hear from barista that h…

Started by Paolo Panicco

1 Dec 19, 2013
Reply by Steffen Müller

La Pavoni Europiccola

So I was given this in exchange for menu work I did at a previous coffee shop.   Any advice for cleaning it out so I can use it? All electr…

Started by Sarah L

4 Nov 30, 2013
Reply by Brady

Knockbox - Pitcher Rinser location

This maybe rather particular, but coffee people are particular folk so I thought I'd ask. As a barista, would you prefer the pitcher rinser…

Started by Benjamin Toalston

6 Nov 10, 2013
Reply by Benjamin Toalston

NS mythos grinder adjustment

Het techs. I am trying to adjust grind size on a mythos grinder. there is a small nut at the base of the adjustment knob that appears must…

Started by nick placakis

0 Nov 9, 2013

Water Filter System

We have (i thought) a decent filter system attached to the water line to the espresso machine....however, there is continual lime build up…

Started by V lawhead

4 Oct 30, 2013
Reply by Chad Kimm

What size tamp?

I have a Cuisinart EM 200 Espresso machine. If anybody out there knows what size tamp I need to buy ( other than the plastic one that came…

Started by william ( Papa Smurf ) whitaker

2 Oct 26, 2013
Reply by Mike McGinness

Machine upgrade

I'm going to be upgrading to a new espresso machine soon. I know that I don't want an automatic or super auto, or whatever. I like semi-aut…

Started by Danny Heiss

12 Oct 26, 2013
Reply by Brady

Replacing gaskets on NS Appia

Hey All,  Has anyone had a successful experience replacing the group head gaskets on a NS Appia? Is there an simple method? Thanks

Started by Joe Marino

0 Oct 21, 2013

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