Brian Fantana Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Masterton's Blend 13/88: the nerd, nonky, alleyne and 4 others 7
Frosty Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Masterton's Blend 13/88: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1421753969.364086.jpgHmm, nice crema
Hairy Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 I have a few 2014 Ascaso Steel Coffee machines in our warehouse that I might be willing to set free at a decent discount. A couple of Duo Prof's, a few Uno's (Boiler models) and a Cream Dream (Thermobloc)L O V E ..... love .... very very nice http://www.ascaso.com/2012/gallery/dream/dream-live.jpg
SAGecko Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 L O V E ..... love .... very very nice http://www.ascaso.com/2012/gallery/dream/dream-live.jpg They're very good looking machines. And built like the proverbial outhouse. Hairy 1
Hairy Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 They're very good looking machines. And built like the proverbial outhouse.would you mind scarring me with a few costs via PM please the nerd 1
SAGecko Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 would you mind scarring me with a few costs via PM please Done. Hairy 1
Oxter Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Done.Could you forward me that pm as well please
SAGecko Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Could you forward me that pm as well please Dun.
SAGecko Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Nothing received Sorry Oxter. Mistook you for another Hubber. PM'd you this morning.
lloydkayak Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Sorry Oxter. Mistook you for another Hubber. PM'd you this morning. Could I also trouble you for a pm price please SAGecko
lloydkayak Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 On a different note... I don't have the budget for a proper manual machine at this point. I have honed my skills well on a Russel Hobbs machine (seriously cheap for what the machine can do). I am trying to find a replacement non-pressurised basket for the portafilter. It apparently would make a very big difference. Any ideas of where I could get one? Thanks in advance
Hairy Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Ok, finally settled on a basic machine. Introducing the Breville Cafe Vanezia, bought from Yuppie chef for R1895 or something thereabout which was thanks to a 15% discount code they are giving out to new subscribers to their newsletters. Servicing is done in CT and they have spares should it be required, so here is hoping for a half decent espresso shot. http://tfgsrv.wigroup.co/15/Detail/18001349.jpg Stretched@Birth and SimpleDom 2
rouxtjie Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Nice hairy, I have its bigger brother and manage to get an awesome shot.... I suspect the two actually use the same pump so with that in mind... 1.ALWAYS run an empty or blank before pulling one through grind, warms cup and basket as well as ensure more stable temp in water2.DONT USE DOUBLE WALL BASKETS3.Grind must be set to fine...as in espresso fine4.Fill basket to the top, and tamp MOER hard, forget what the instructions say5.Your pour should be around 23-27 seconds, time it6.Enjoy Hairy and DR ◣◢ 2
Hairy Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Nice hairy, I have its bigger brother and manage to get an awesome shot.... I suspect the two actually use the same pump so with that in mind... 1.ALWAYS run an empty or blank before pulling one through grind, warms cup and basket as well as ensure more stable temp in water2.DONT USE DOUBLE WALL BASKETS3.Grind must be set to fine...as in espresso fine4.Fill basket to the top, and tamp MOER hard, forget what the instructions say5.Your pour should be around 23-27 seconds, time it6.Enjoypoints 1 - 6 sounds about the same as what I was doing on my previous machines .... good to hear you are getting a decent shot out of the machine. we nearly bought the larger one with the grinder built in, but decided to rather go basic on this machine, find a great grinder (Vs the spinning blade one we are currently using) and then when this machine dies we get a Meneer Machine.
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