V12man Posted August 6, 2015 Share You guys are making me want to scratch an itch I don't have! That Isomac is a beautiful machine indeed. Happy with my Oscar, but maybe it's time for something else... Had it for two years now. Wouldn't mind a machine with a rotary pump...They do make that one in a version with a rotary pump - the "bar" version I understand has a rotary - might need to be specially ordered. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 6, 2015 Share You guys are making me want to scratch an itch I don't have! That Isomac is a beautiful machine indeed. Happy with my Oscar, but maybe it's time for something else... Had it for two years now. Wouldn't mind a machine with a rotary pump...Rotary mod the oscar!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 6, 2015 Share Rotary makes it nice and quiet with a real decent flow! Â It is the reason I still use lever machines, I can't afford a rotary machine :-/ Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted August 6, 2015 Share It is the reason I still use lever machines, I have a cremina :-/I call BS on this.... I fixed it for you... the nerd and Brian Fantana 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted August 6, 2015 Share Rotary mod the oscar!!It needs more than just a rotary pump as modification - better to just change machines - otoh - if you like fiddling there is a lot you can do to it. http://www.home-barista.com/search-results.html?q=oscar+modifications&ie=ISO-8859-1&cof=FORID%3A9&cx=partner-pub-1874394195286019%3Aih80ev-qwtj&siteurl=www.home-barista.com%2Fsearch.php&ref=www.home-barista.com%2F&ss=5018j2972034j20 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted August 6, 2015 Share I enjoy the Oscar,it's quite capable for my needs. Aesthetically I guess it leaves a bit to be desired.It's a bit noisy and the fact that I need to manage the heating up process is a bit of an irritation with the whole steam knob procedure.I do a lot of steaming, so a DB heat exchanger it would have to be. the nerd 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted August 6, 2015 Share I see that Mondial doesn't have a rotary pump though. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted August 6, 2015 Share Just had a fantastic cappuccino from Wimpy Perfection in a cup, think they use distilled water which makes the differenceI am not surprised that you enjoyed it. Most of the women I know are fond of Wimpy cappuccinos. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted August 6, 2015 Share DB heat exchanger it would have to be.Err.... nope - don't get Double boilers with heat exchangers... Its either a DB machine OR a HX machine.  It is actually more complicated that that - because the DB machines use HX's to pre heat the water for the brew boiler... still - either HX or DB.... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted August 6, 2015 Share Err.... nope - don't get Double boilers with heat exchangers...Its either a DB machine OR a HX machine. It is actually more complicated that that - because the DB machines use HX's to pre heat the water for the brew boiler... still - either HX or DB....Yes, that's what I meant, left out the word "OR" V12man 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted August 6, 2015 Share I see that Mondial doesn't have a rotary pump though.Some of them do - but I don't see it on the isomac.it web site - possibly it has been discontinued, but they definately exist http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/espresso/machines/62528 You would not be dissapointed in the vibe pump version though - it's a solid machine. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted August 6, 2015 Share I am not surprised that you enjoyed it. Most of the women I know are fond of Wimpy cappuccinos.  Cool story bro, please tell another one HappyMartin 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted August 6, 2015 Share Some of them do - but I don't see it on the isomac.it web site - possibly it has been discontinued, but they definately existhttp://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/espresso/machines/62528You would not be dissapointed in the vibe pump version though - it's a solid machine.had a look - bit of an old thread, so probably is discontinued.Need a find a good spot where I can see these machines in action. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted August 6, 2015 Share I see it's available "locally"http://www.onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/isomac-tea-mondiale-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/Â vs. Â http://www.onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/isomac-mondiale-pid-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/Â what differences am I looking at in terms of two machines. One has a PID.Extra R8 000 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted August 6, 2015 Share another one... http://www.onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/rocket-giotto-evoluzione-v2-1-group-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/ Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 6, 2015 Share another one...http://www.onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/rocket-giotto-evoluzione-v2-1-group-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/That rocket would be my choice!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/198/#findComment-2683280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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