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A customer of mine had a 3-group volumetric Unic Diva in her back room and asked me to take a look at it. I did, and it works, sorta. Weird machine. I wanted to know if anyone knew anything about these machines - shot quality, reliability,
So, here's the deal. I just got an espresso machine for my house and decided not to skimp on the grinder. I know these options are overkill for home but I want something I can take to competitions and will do the best job possible. I have it narro
Read more…Our shop is getting a 2-group Marzocco Linea but in the meantime we may have to make do with a 1-group Rio that's already available for use. Anyone have experience with using the Rio Junior (or the Astoria Junior) in a commercial setting? Any conce
Read more…how often do you clean coffee urns, espresso machines, airpots, etc. with chemical cleaners?
I have a naked portafilter for my linea 4EE lamarzocco, i have played around with it with some nice results, but i was wondering if anybody could tell me what different results mean about my extractions. For example, i know that if a shot is slow
Read more…It is common to use a water debit test to check for defective vibe pumps, but do any of you use this method for rotary pump output as well? Thanks in advance!
Read more…I work with a coffee school that is closing out on an immaculately cared for La Marzocco GB/5. It has only been in 2 coffee schools and a few demos and has been completely cleaned and backflushed after every use. It comes with a full warranty as if
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Read more…Every time I try to do a dark roast in my Vac-pot it stalls!
I saw in a shop in sweden this refrigerator for milk can you help me find something like this??
TO ALL TECHIES, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS OF THE MACHINE:
I am interested about learning more technical aspects of the machine, specifically the Synesso Hydra, Mirage , Speedster and of course the sweet Slayer. How does one learn the anatomy of these mac
The Shop I am working at is looking to upgrade our machine I have narrowed it down to these two machines. I understand that the Appia is a bit smaller in boiler size, but im wondering what some of the other differences are, and would it be worth the
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Yes, that's right. It runs on coffee. Details here: http://www.greendiary.com/entry/world-s-first-coffee-powered-car-unveiled/
Read more…i really really wanted to get my self trained as barista and was in real need of it as i finalised a shop for starting a coffee and ice cream shop, but for whatever reasons it just couldn't happen.becoming part of Barista Exchange, taking part in dis
Read more…I've been looking for a custom tamper. Which one will work the best for me? A quick Google search yields sites such as www.goodtamper.com with the Polecon tamper. I want something "cool," something with some character. Any suggestions?
My understanding is that there is only one difference. With the Slayer you can set the actual
How do you all feel about fully automatic grinders? -meaning it grinds the beans, doses & packs the shot. I don't think I like it at all . Because it only doses& grinds when the portafilter is on , timing shots& adjusting te grind is kinda difficult
Read more…We purchased a used grinder for our cafe opening next month and the inside of the hopper and the dosing chamber are heavily stained with rancid coffee oils. Can anyone give me some advice on how best to clean the hopper and dosing chamber insides eff
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Wondering for a little insight: Rossi (potentially RR45? All I know is that the customer traded folding tables for his grinder... good times, restaurant coffee) grinder that simply won't dial in. I pulled the grind ring in until the burrs
Read more…Anyone have any good feedback or advice on using a Flojet water pump system or any other system like it? I know they are used for carts and competition set ups and the like. I need to use this system for my home set up and am wondering if I use it a
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