Sho' is difficult finding info on how to descale an Aurelia. Having spent hours looking through the almighty Web, I'm pretty much empty. Does anyone know of a step-by-step manual that explains exactly what tools I need and how to do it? I have no exp
Read more…Anyone here have an opinion on these models.....I am a shop that on average does 200 rings a day, and probably pulls 300 shots a day. I've never had a machine that counts shots but I will soon ;0) Which one of these would anyone recommend for that pr
Read more…I am currently using a LM linea 3av.
When i pull a shot... keypad is blinking.. looks like some scales in flowmeters.
I need to replace flowmeters for groups.
Please explain steps how to replace flowmeter!!
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So I have a Rancilio Epoca that a friend of mine has inherited, however the pressure gauge is extremely temperamental. Sometimes the pressure will turn on and other times it will stay and only about 6 bars of pressure. Me being the wanna-be
I'm having a little trouble locating the correct version of Flojet's bottled water pump. I'm looking for the 3/8 push-to-connect version and all I can find is the 1/4" version. I've asked Flojet, and they have not been terribly helpful other than to
Read more…Here we go. I am at the point of choosing a new machine and I am SO lost....... I have only worked on automatics but am open to a semi and even am considering a manual. Part of the reason I'm interested in a manual is the frequency of repair is much
Read more…So, this was my shop on the right, with the covered front porch, The Pony Expresso Coffee House and Trading Post..... The whole block burned down almost 2 weeks ago (Mariposa, Ca.) and I am on the lookout for a new location. I am dealing with insuran
I am thinking about getting a Rancilio Silvia for home use and have a question. I see the version 2 selling very cheap, less than half refurbished, compared to the V.3. Is there a big difference in the 2 and 3 or would a 2 be a good place to start? I
Read more…I've been playing with the volumetrics on my Aurelia — I never let the baristas use these for anything except flushing — in an effort to see whether overall shot consistency is helped, and also whether the use of volumetrics speeds dial-in (which is
Read more…Hi everyone, Currently we are using two 2kg Solar Roasters from Coffee Tech Engineering, and have been very happy with the consistency of our coffee. We are now expanding, and we need help figuring out if we should go with a Dietrich, Probat, San Fra
Read more…Just wondering if anyone of you out there have ever used the Vita-mix PBS blending station and what your experiences were with it. Trying to figure out the pros/cons/if it's worth investing in. Let me know!
Read more…Tell me- what are your thoughts? We are planning to work with a new hydra at Salto Coffee Works in Nederland, CO. I'd love to hear people's thoughts, concerns, and recommendations. Blessings!
Read more…Hey fellas! Just wondering if any of you out there happen to use a nuova simonelli aurelia 2 group head machine and when ever I flush a group head it trickles water for a good while so I find myself waiting to use it again for longer than I need to b
Read more…My Gaggia Espresso needs some work and there doesn't seem to be anyone in NYC (at least anyone nearby) willing and able to service it. The guy from Rudy's is now far down on the Jersey Shore and I don't pass by Arthur Avenue with much frequency. Ar
Read more…Hi, all. First post, and I want to thank everyone for the great discussions. I have profited from them.
Our shop uses a Rancilio Class 10, and I've noticed that the disperison screw invariably mars the (dry) puck. Today, I downdosed until it no longe
Read more…Hey, I am considering starting my own coffee cart and am in need of some assistance. I am not exactly sure what equipment is needed to run a cart. Can anyone provide a list of equipment needed or direct me to a website that has a list of supplies n
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I'm trying to put together a pour-over station for my event catering operation, and am considering options for how to heat the hot water necessary.
I don't want to pull water from the espresso machine, obviously. I have considered the f
Read more…Any tips or tricks with chocolate sauce pumps in order to achieve better consistency? We currently use Ghirardelli sauce and pump and the consistency is terrible!
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I'm thinking of taking the next step (from just a web-based store) to a mobile coffee shop (truck or van).
I'm aware of companies that build them in other states, but have had a tough time locating a company IN California that builds them (
Read more…I'm new to this industry , if we look and search internet we can find information about almost everything but which machine water filters to use in driping and which to use in espresso is hard to find even if we know the parameters we looking in the
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