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Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-22-2009, 10:42 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Same in my house but she does enjoy lattes.

After popping the hood on the Oscar and seeing the quality of parts and build I would not hesitate to buy one used, I have heard some great deals on...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-22-2009, 10:35 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Ok, back to original programing and the OP's question.

The Le'Lit PL041 is coming in highly recommended by the geeks. It is on sale now and at this price blows the competition away and leaves room...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-22-2009, 09:48 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

So the solenoid for your machine is $66 here
http://www.espressoparts.com/category/03.02.gaggia_home_machines.gaggia_home_machine_parts___old_baby_model/

not cheap but not a killer.
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-22-2009, 09:26 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

LOL, Well you may be in luck, I already have my eye on this Vivaldi 2
http://www.chriscoffee.com/products/home/espresso/vivaldi_2
I can dream can't I.
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-22-2009, 08:43 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

I don't think many people now a days put acid in their eye balls much any more. Ohh, you mean citric acid, never mind. ;s
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-22-2009, 08:40 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

I have been looking at what folks at CG and HB have to say on the matter and well I got nothing but controversy. I think you made an important point about how easy it is to remove the group head and...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-21-2009, 05:00 PM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

After every shot some grounds and oils are staying up in your group head. The same stuff that is left behind after a shot in the cup that dries and needs a sponge to clean. I backflush after every...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-21-2009, 12:13 PM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

This is from sweet maria's..."The 3-Way Valve: this does cost more. Do you need a 3-way valve to make perfect espresso? No! But it means the machine automatically releases high tank pressure so the...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-21-2009, 09:16 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

I do remember someone asking this at CG and there gaggia saying not to backflush yet they include backflush cleaner in the new shipments. I will keep my eyes open for more info and get it to you if I...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-20-2009, 04:25 PM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

You have a baby correct? I know the new ones have a 3-way solenoid valve so you can backflush but that may something new.
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-20-2009, 12:47 PM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Not my skin, I don't think it was, but the skin milk gets when burned.

I have the whole aloe vera plant in my kitchen. I have a knack for burning myself so I cut some off and tape it on the...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-20-2009, 11:22 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

So are you just running citric acid through the water reservoir till the boiler fills, flushing till you get it through the system,then letting it sit, then flushing till clean?
or
Tricking the...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-20-2009, 09:01 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Really? Is your water that hard that you need to do this?
I choose not to use bottled water but with a brita filter that gets used only for 3 weeks before going to just drinking water my water...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-19-2009, 05:42 PM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Now that I am not vibrating with 10 double shots I can calmly say I concur. Tomorrow morning I will fire up the 4 cupper moka you gave to me add some foam and a tid bit of the milk. To be honest I...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-17-2009, 11:58 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Moo, I believe you said once that going down the path to make real espresso and frothing milk is an exercise of insanity, or something like that. I agree, but man this is some good stuff! :banger
...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-17-2009, 06:38 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

The Mazzer Mini are up to $599 for new. That probably translates into the $550 range with a phone call but if you just go to amazon expect to pay over $650.
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-09-2009, 05:57 AM
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Posted By germantown rob
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Still waiting for my Oscar to arrive but my Baratza Vario arrived with all my espresso toys. I looked at all the usual suspects for a grinder, madcap, mini mazzer, compak k3 and the 24" tall super...
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