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 less often, I'm told. In the past year, (prior to my shop burning down...) I had my pump replaced as well as my heating element and I think a relay switch...? This was on a basic Astra, 3 years old. I believe there was something else replaced, a main component, but I can't find my receipts to look at right now. The repair person I use sells Ibiteral (sp?) and unfortunately won't really give me any advice besides pushing what they are now representing/selling. My shop stats are from 125 to 200 rings a day and my guess would be I was pulling around 300 shots daily. I was a barista for 4 years 20 years ago and then bought my shop 7 years ago. It is a steady shop with good local business as well as tourists in the summer. My main employee, sometimes my only one, and I went to ABC 2 years ago for the 3 day program so that gives you a little insight. We love our people, we appreciate good coffee done right, my husband small batch roasts all our beans and we are always striving to be the best in our small area. I would REALLY appreciate opinions and input, PLEASE~ Thanks, Amy
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