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jonumberone 12-27-2012 07:10 AM

New espresso machine
 
Snagged a new machine for Xmas.
Really loving it so far.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/a...B972672FAE.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/a...B95F427643.jpg

iaMkcK 12-27-2012 07:11 AM

Re: New espresso machine
 
My envious rage knows no bounds..

Ncpsycho 12-27-2012 07:16 AM

Re: New espresso machine
 
Looks awesome -what kind is it

xFreebirdx 12-27-2012 07:17 AM

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Nice! ;)

Here is a pic of the one I got for Christmas. :)

http://media.rei.com/media/q/1096138.jpg

chaase321 12-27-2012 07:19 AM

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Looks like it will fit Shane's hands nicely for the next herf! :r

363 12-27-2012 07:20 AM

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Man, Dom, that is fancy!

Blak Smyth 12-27-2012 07:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chaase321 (Post 1771516)
Looks like it will fit Shane's hands nicely for the next herf! :r

That is a little out of my league, Dom will have to have me over for coffee biatch training sessions first.
(I have a feeling I am not allowed to use that one though, and I understand completely)

That thing is a beaut Dom! Nice choice!

CigarNut 12-27-2012 07:44 AM

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Very cool Dom!

HollywoodQue 12-27-2012 08:02 AM

Re: New espresso machine
 
Now that's how you make coffee....Nice Dom, congrats:tu

mosesbotbol 12-27-2012 08:12 AM

Re: New espresso machine
 
Looks awesome, what are you using for a grinder? Is that your first machine?

jonumberone 12-27-2012 08:14 AM

Re: New espresso machine
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ncpsycho (Post 1771511)
Looks awesome -what kind is it

Rocket Espresso Cellini Evoluzione V2


Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1771537)
Looks awesome, what are you using for a grinder? Is that your first machine?

Baratza Vario
First semi automatic, I've had a super auto for a while now.

363 12-27-2012 08:18 AM

Re: New espresso machine
 
Dom, you using the res. or are you hard-lining it? Just watched the video on it and man that is crazy, kicks the one I just got in the butt :tu

jonumberone 12-27-2012 12:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 363 (Post 1771542)
Dom, you using the res. or are you hard-lining it?

Right now I am using the tank, the plan is to have it plumbed in, in the near future.

mosesbotbol 12-27-2012 01:09 PM

Re: New espresso machine
 
Are you able to fill the tank easily? Looks a little tight to the cabinets above. I mounted my cabinets higher just to make it easier to fill my machine, lol...

kelmac07 12-27-2012 01:11 PM

Re: New espresso machine
 
Better give Shane a lesson now. :r :r

jonumberone 12-27-2012 01:43 PM

Re: New espresso machine
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1771699)
Are you able to fill the tank easily? Looks a little tight to the cabinets above. I mounted my cabinets higher just to make it easier to fill my machine, lol...

It's easy enough to fill it, but it goes through water at an amazing rate.
The biggest issue is there is no window or gauge for the water level.
The tank is nearly 3 liters, and I've managed run out mid shot. :td

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 1771700)
Better give Shane a lesson now. :r :r

Shane will be eligible for my barista course as soon as he completes my prerequisites.
Waxing a challenger and bathing a basset hound! :D

Blak Smyth 12-27-2012 02:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1771718)
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Shane will be eligible for my barista course as soon as he completes my prerequisites.
Waxing a challenger and bathing a basset hound! :D

:r:r Yah maybe somebody else can take over the "Baristo" role.

BRENDON?...

floydpink 12-27-2012 08:39 PM

Re: New espresso machine
 
Sweet machine! Very similar to my Gaggia Mini Classic.

You are now in a wonderful class of espresso machines that use the E61 brew heads.

Never will you worry about proper brew temp again and consistently great shots are the norm, provided you get a really good grinder, as it will want it.

The one thing I would suggest is to give it plenty of time to warm up and do a quick flush before pulling a shot as the group head will get VERY hot and only use spring water or very filtered water.

floydpink 12-27-2012 08:42 PM

Re: New espresso machine
 
[quote=jonumberone;1771718]It's easy enough to fill it, but it goes through water at an amazing rate.
The biggest issue is there is no window or gauge for the water level.
The tank is nearly 3 liters, and I've managed run out mid shot. :td


That would worry me. Mine has an auto shutoff if the water gets below a certain level in the resevoir.

You definitely don't want it running with no water in the pump.

Here's a pic of my Brasilia so you can see how similar they are. I love mine.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...inegrinder.jpg

363 12-27-2012 09:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1771759)
:r:r Yah maybe somebody else can take over the "Baristo" role.

BRENDON?...

Me! You know I can't use electricity.. Plus my machine is all automatic, I just push buttons, can't froth milk for crap yet either.


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