Green Coffee Buying Club
Coffee Discussion boards => Hardware & Equipment => Topic started by: ecdhunt on December 19, 2013, 04:08:40 AM
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I finished my rebuild. Got it for $50, but it needed a total tear down. Replaced all gaskets and O-rings, citric acid cleaned everything, replaced the hot water switch, had the procon rebuilt, replaced one solenoid valve, and new thermostat. Not sure I care to know my total investment, but it's been fun learning about the machine along the way. And way less than a comparable machine in working condition.
Now I just need to start learning the ropes; Barista basics. And finish the "man cave/theater/espresso-wine bar" so it has a permanent home.
For those that warn of the journey to lever, lever-land: I almost bought a vintage Cremina on my last trip to Genoa. But since the S27 wasn't operational and the room is under renovation, I figured the Mrs. would have a fit. Maybe next time. Watching the baristas in Napoli starts building the appreciation for the lever.
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Oh - and I was reminded of some of the guys here one night in Genoa. Across from an Illy espresso bar, I came across this:
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nice work
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Nice, I just replaced the group and all the piston seals in my Rancilio. I plan on painting the spare panels next and adding some zebra wood accents.
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Great job Aaron! You'll get a lever before it's over!!!! ;)
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It was very nice being able to have a couple espressos to start my day! Amazing the difference fresh beans can make. I was trying to dial the machine and grinder in using some older decaf beans, making little progress. Once I switched beans, my first shot was better than anything locally, maybe too much crema and a little too long to flow. With a slightly coarser grind, the second was amazing - syrupy with just an overpowering dark chocolate flavor that lingered for 20 minutes afterwards. Mmmm....time to go make another I think. ;D