Coffee machine

[Oxter]

Hi guys, i need a little help, i am considering one of the two machines below. I can get a lot more info on the expobar, does anyone have any experience with the la nouva era? This is for home use with 3-6 cups a day. 

 

https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/la-nuova-era-dream-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/

 

https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/crem-expobar-office-lever-brewtus-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/

 

PS: thinking of pairing it with the Baratza/mahlkonig vario or Wega 5.8

Edited May 9, 2017 by Bad Hombre

[SpruitCommuter]

I have the Wega 5.8 - I'm extremely happy with it. It's pretty fast and easy to adjust. Personally I don't use the "touch" functionality. I had an entry level Baratza before the Wega and there's no comparison. I've even seen them used in coffee shops as a lower volume second grinder for decaf.

 

As far as I understand it is the same machine as the Compak K3 - with slightly different finish and branding.

 

The grinder with the hopper is pretty tall, but I've ended up just using the neck of a 5 litre bottle instead - just put as much coffee as I'll use that morning and when it gets low stick something like a shot class in to stop it popcorning.

 

Photos aren't great but they give you the idea:

 

 

 

edit - I confused it with the bigger one - but its still a good small grinder.

Original post...It's a nice grinder - big and competent... doesn't fit well under some kitchen cupboards... check dimensions before buying.

I am not sure if you can get a small hopper for it - koldserve is probably the best source of that info locally.

 

[V12man]

Hi guys, i need a little help, i am considering one of the two machines below. I can get a lot more info on the expobar, does anyone have any experience with the la nouva era? This is for home use with 3-6 cups a day.

 

https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/la-nuova-era-dream-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/

 

https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/crem-expobar-office-lever-brewtus-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/

 

PS: thinking of pairing it with the Baratza/mahlkonig vario or Wega 5.8

My opinion is that expobar has better support in SA... and that's an important criteria.

[Meezo]

Got me this

 

 

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[Meezo]

Waiting on this

 

 

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[Meezo]

Been drinking this...

 

 

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[Man with no name]

The good people at @home/tag just replaced our five year old Breville with an in store demo model. Happy dance!

[Oxter]

My opinion is that expobar has better support in SA... and that's an important criteria.

That was one of my reasons why i kind of settled on the expobar. There is a lot more info on the net as well about the machines, that can make it easier to find a problem if something goes wrong. I've also bought a Mahlkonig Vario grinder at a decent price from a friend that i will upgrade at a later stage if i need to

 

How big of a difference does the PID make in this type of machine? is it worth spending the extra amount of money?

[cadenceblur]

Waiting on this

 

 

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That's avery decent machine - was very happy with mine. My buddy who bought mine had a mod done on his which removed the need to open and close the steam when switching on the machine. It's now possible to run it on a timer.

[Meezo]

That's avery decent machine - was very happy with mine. My buddy who bought mine had a mod done on his which removed the need to open and close the steam when switching on the machine. It's now possible to run it on a timer.

interesting...

[V12man]

That was one of my reasons why i kind of settled on the expobar. There is a lot more info on the net as well about the machines, that can make it easier to find a problem if something goes wrong. I've also bought a Mahlkonig Vario grinder at a decent price from a friend that i will upgrade at a later stage if i need to

 

How big of a difference does the PID make in this type of machine? is it worth spending the extra amount of money?

On an e61 machine almost no difference - rather buy a grouphead temperature gauge - if you can navigate eric's rather basic page he is easy to deal with and reliable.

 

http://users.rcn.com/erics/

 

This is the doc you want

 

http://users.rcn.com/erics/DigThermAdptr7.pdf

 

 

 

http://www.home-barista.com/tips/whats-best-way-to-use-erics-e61-thermometer-adaptor-t4545.html is a discussion on useage.

 

Edit - the pieces are all available locally if you want to build up your own kit... finding a decent thermometer is problematic https://www.swagelok.com/SwagelokAfrica/southern-africa.html

Edited May 11, 2017 by V12man

[SpruitCommuter]

interesting...

 

Sounds like he installed a vacuum breaker

 

e.g. http://www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/lack-of-opv-and-vacuum-breaker-t16998.html

[Grebel]

So online beans order was delivered. Placed an order with Terbodore. Service was great. Ordered on Monday and delivery arrived on Thursday along with a hand written postcard letting me know that life is better with Coffee (or something along those lines). So far I have finished a bag of Great Dane and am busy with a bag of This Is Africa. Still in the cupboard are a bag of Mocha Java and a bag of Uganda Organic.

 

So far so good.

 

I reckon this is the way to go. 

[Google]

Hi Guys

 

I would like to tap into your collective fountain of coffee knowledge. I'm currently looking at getting a machine and grinder for around 10k. A mate of mine has a Breville combined espresso machine and grinder. It pulls a decent shot and is in my price bracket. What is your guys opinion of it and would you recommend something else instead maybe like a combo?

 

Thanks

 

Luke

[Eugene Brown]

So online beans order was delivered. Placed an order with Terbodore. Service was great. Ordered on Monday and delivery arrived on Thursday along with a hand written postcard letting me know that life is better with Coffee (or something along those lines). So far I have finished a bag of Great Dane and am busy with a bag of This Is Africa. Still in the cupboard are a bag of Mocha Java and a bag of Uganda Organic.

 

So far so good.

 

I reckon this is the way to go. 

I really really really enjoy their coffees

[V12man]

Hi Guys

 

I would like to tap into your collective fountain of coffee knowledge. I'm currently looking at getting a machine and grinder for around 10k. A mate of mine has a Breville combined espresso machine and grinder. It pulls a decent shot and is in my price bracket. What is your guys opinion of it and would you recommend something else instead maybe like a combo?

 

Thanks

 

Luke

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