grinders
could someone please advise as to whether i need separate grinders, one for drip/french press and another for espresso?? are there grinders that i can use for both? thanks
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Equipment & Tech (974)
INFO ON SPECIFIC MACHINE
Has anyone used the Dalla Corte machines? I'm looking at Syneso which I totally can't afford and have a line on a Dalla demo model for much less for our new shop opening in September. Thanks in advance.
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Scace
I'm looking for a good deal on a used scace for my Aurelia. I'm having temp issues and the techs in this town think it's a waste of money and use Thermometers. They don't understand that's just not good enough. If anyone can help let me know!
Read more…mod for Mahlkoenig grinder...
Does anybody know about a mod for a Mahlkoenig grinder to address the clumping issue? Thanks!
Read more…What do you think about Coffee Shop Manager POS?
I'm looking for a POS program for my coffee house.
Read more…awesome photo i cant explain p-stat on a pump??????
does anyone else have any idea whats going on in this photo????? im extremely curious? http://www.espresso-restorations.com/images/DSCN00186.JPG
Read more…IR-3 Users... What do ya know?
I've been roasting on my Deidrich IR-3 for about a year now with wonderful (and sometimes not so wonderful) results. Any IR-3 owners out there want to chime in on what works and what doesn't for different coffees? With a 6 lb. load I'm averaging abou
Read more…equipment for a south american coffee shop
hi all, wondering if you could tell me the most durable names in equipment for opening a coffee shop in ecuador. i imagine i will be out of reach from customer service/repair no matter what type of espresso machine and roaster i buy, so i need to buy
Read more…Leaking Linea........
At work there is an older 3 group LaMarzocco Linea. Due to city moratorium the machine drain can't be hard piped and is drained into a 5 gallon bucket. Problem is when the machine is OFF overnight it is filling the bucket up and running over, creatin
Read more…Rechargeable Water Softener flushing tips?
I have a 2 group La Marzocco with Rechargeable water softner. I'm looking for tips on how to best recharge or flush my rechargeable water softener. I'm having difficulty finding espresso machine servicing and need any Do-it-yourself tips that I can g
Read more…Steaming Pitchers: Chilled or Room Temp?
I'm interested in everyone's opinion on whether milk steaming pitchers should be chilled (in the fridge or otherwise) before use or not. I've seen some shops keep their clean pitchers in a fridge, others just keep them on a shelf under the counter.
Read more…Semi or fully Automatic?
Does anyone else out there struggle with the choice between semi or fully automatic espresso machines? I feel like I have more control over the shot with a semi-automatic. What do you all think?
Read more…milk frother cleaner?
just invested in some cafetto milk frother cleaner aaaand some urnex grindz grinder cleaner. anyone familiar with these product? have any tips? how to's? what not to do's? :)
Read more…The New Slayer Espresso Machine
http://flickr.com/photos/spooof/3242311876/in/set-72157601754359104/ Rumor has it that this is the fabled Slayer. http://www.slayerespresso.com/ What do you guys think? Personally I think it is ugly as sin, but the pressure profiling intrigues me.
Read more…sorry..i know..but i have a question about the starbucks verismo maschines
hi, i work for the big green coffeecompany. perhaps somebody can answer me that question. our standard in germany is to pull always a doubleshot to create a"good" espresso. do somebody why it is impossible to adjust these expansive maschines, that t
Read more…Manual Machine Help
Any "how to" or other resources for mastering a manual lever (is that redundant?) machine? I'm up here in AK, with no other manuals or experienced folks to show me the ropes.
Read more…Best Water Source for Press Pot - mobile cart
Anyone have an opinion on the best way to deliver hot water for press pot from a cart? I want quick return and accurate temp controls. Ideas?
Read more…Roaster Question: Can Natural Gas be switched to Propane?
Does anyone know if it is possible, and if so - how difficult, to switch a roaster (such as a Ambex YM-2) from Natrual Gas to Propane? Know of one for sale that is Natural and would like to have it be a bit more mobile until a permanent location coul
Read more…Shop Cleaning Schedules and Duties
I've been a part of the industry for ten years and have noticed that the cleaning schedules, duties and responsibilities vary from shop to shop -- sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. At my current shop, we run a pretty tight ship when it come
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