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Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-22-2009, 09:45 AM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Nice machine.

If there was more than myself drinking expresso in my house, I might be able to justify next year's tax return, but my wife thinks my coffee is too strong and still drip brews...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-22-2009, 09:02 AM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Lots of controversy on the subject of backflushing for sure.

One thing about the solenoid drain is the fact that the liquid is draining, NOT going into my cup, so however nasty it is, I won't be...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-21-2009, 08:22 PM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

In any event, I ordered the blind filter and cleaner and will try backflushing.

It takes a bit of time, but I have found great benefits from taking off the shower screen and cleaning it by hand as...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-21-2009, 07:48 PM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Not to be argumentative, but I just read this and thought other Gaggia owners may find it interesting..

The New Baby does not have external tubes as your diagram suggests. the solenoid mounts to...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-21-2009, 03:32 PM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

well, if someone could explain the benefit of backflushing opposed to a good cleaning and descaling, I might try to figure it out.

I guess I am under the impression that as long as my machine is...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-21-2009, 08:59 AM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

My Gaggia has the 3 way solenoid but they insist it will kill the pump if you backflush. Not sure, but not taking any chances.
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-20-2009, 03:56 PM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Great info. I unscrew the screen regularly and clean but was warned to NEVER backflush a Gaggia, so I haven't tried.
Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-20-2009, 09:58 AM
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Forum: Coffee Discussion 07-20-2009, 07:40 AM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

I still have periodic explosions from turning the steam wand on too strong and have to duck from the plastic piece or hot milk. Tricky business and messy cleanup that microfoam is, and there is no...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 05-11-2009, 02:42 PM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

Just to add.. I totally think that if you want a good setup and are a little short on budget, the refurbished stuff from WLL is better than buying new crappy stuff.

I was told that they totally...
Forum: Coffee Discussion 05-11-2009, 10:23 AM
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Posted By floydpink
Re: What is a very good Espresso machine

I found with expresso equipment, if you don't do it right the first time, you will by the third or 4th try and have dumped more money than you needed to.

I'd love a Mazzer grinder and an Oscar...
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