Brian Fantana Posted August 23, 2015 Share Brian I wasn't referring to you at all, so please don't be offended, no "type" was mentioned and besides, it's not Friday any way. I also travelled with one of those. It was merely a statement referring to the morons that exist in our twisted world, like the woman who drove me crazy by "drying" her shirt with her hair drier for 2 hours resulting in its meltdown one night in Mauritius...Cool, no worries. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2693505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted August 24, 2015 Share Oscar back after the fourth or fifth time after a botched service. Now I'm told they were putting in the incorrect element. Funny but that's what my gut feeling was from the start and I even suggested it to them. I'm not sure it's fixed but for now it's up and running. We will see. Thank you everyone for the ongoing assistance and advice while this was going on.V12 I am still planning on buying the Linea Mini at the end of the year. Would love to bother you for a lesson or two at some point if that's OK. Once again thanks all. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2694221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 24, 2015 Share Oscar back after the fourth or fifth time after a botched service. Now I'm told they were putting in the incorrect element. Funny but that's what my gut feeling was from the start and I even suggested it to them. I'm not sure it's fixed but for now it's up and running. We will see. Thank you everyone for the ongoing assistance and advice while this was going on.V12 I am still planning on buying the Linea Mini at the end of the year. Would love to bother you for a lesson or two at some point if that's OK. Once again thanks all. Ah man for your sake I hope it is fixed! Once you make coffee on a linea or a GB5 you will be ruined ha ha ha Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2694230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted August 24, 2015 Share Opinions? http://sprudge.com/acaia-introduces-lunar-the-barista-proof-espresso-scale-73795.html Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2694461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 24, 2015 Share Opinions? http://sprudge.com/acaia-introduces-lunar-the-barista-proof-espresso-scale-73795.html thats pretty amazing! Do you see how quick i climbs when the espresso falls on it! wow! Want!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2694462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewie911 Posted August 26, 2015 Share So it seems like another Oscar is giving problems. This weekend I heard steam coming from my Oscar and all of a sudden a load bang as the pressure valve opened up. I suspect the pressure stat or its diaphragm is broken Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2695657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 26, 2015 Share This is how I make coffee when I travel and when facilities are limited: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440274304.557845.jpgWhat grinder is that? Is Mastertons pretty decent coffee, seen it at some Spars, reasonably priced as well? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2695761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 26, 2015 Share What grinder is that?Is Mastertons pretty decent coffee, seen it at some Spars, reasonably priced as well? Looks like a porlex... I wouldn't buy coffee at a supermarket.. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2695789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 26, 2015 Share Looks like a porlex... I wouldn't buy coffee at a supermarket..Indeed that's why I'm asking [emoji6] Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2695820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted August 26, 2015 Share What grinder is that?Is Mastertons pretty decent coffee, seen it at some Spars, reasonably priced as well? Looks like a porlex... I wouldn't buy coffee at a supermarket.. Agree, but if you can get Mastertons fresh, it's pretty good stuff. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2695851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 26, 2015 Share Agree, but if you can get Mastertons fresh, it's pretty good stuff.Get it from mastertons. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2695855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted August 26, 2015 Share Looks like a porlex... I wouldn't buy coffee at a supermarket.. What grinder is that?Is Mastertons pretty decent coffee, seen it at some Spars, reasonably priced as well?This exactly, the stuff at supermarkets is old.Mastertons roast fresh daily and you can order online from them and get it delivered.I love going into their shop, that place smells amazing. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2695914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted August 26, 2015 Share So it seems like another Oscar is giving problems. This weekend I heard steam coming from my Oscar and all of a sudden a load bang as the pressure valve opened up. I suspect the pressure stat or its diaphragm is broken Mine is now sorted. Well so it seems. Took over a month and 5 trips in to the importers but it's finally done. I hope you don't have to go through as much difficulty as I did. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2695939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted August 26, 2015 Share What grinder is that? Is Mastertons pretty decent coffee, seen it at some Spars, reasonably priced as well?It is a Porlex mini grinder, it takes about 90 seconds to grind enough beans for a strong cup of Aeropress. In my opinion Mastertons have great coffee, but I only buy at the roastery as I live less than 10 minutes from there. Buying at the roastery means that the beans were roasted 3 days ago or less. Most beans you see at supermarkets are already stale before you buy it. To me the freshness is more important than the origin of the coffee or whether it was "artisan roasted" by some skinny jean wearing hipster. That is what I like about Mastertons, no frills, good quality, freshness and 90 years of experience in coffee roasting. Skylark 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2696226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 26, 2015 Share Is the Porlex mini grinder better than the Hario's?Definitely looks more durable and portable, no glass and minimum plastic Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2696228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 27, 2015 Share Is the Porlex mini grinder better than the Hario's?Definitely looks more durable and portable, no glass and minimum plastic Porlex makes an excellent grinder, Hario make from budget level to expensive grinders. The porlex is the perfect travel grinder. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/115676-coffee-machine/page/203/#findComment-2696290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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