PhilipV Posted January 14, 2020 Share Dropped you a PM. Got an itch.DDDDOOOOO EEEEEEEEEETT com_menc(t)tal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted January 14, 2020 Share My Oscar is nearly 10 years old, before I got it, it worked in a Coffee shop, and I use it multiple times a day. It needs a service and some attention now, as it struggles to keep pressure when pulling a shot through fine ground beans. I can't wait for it to be 100s again. Just need to make a plan to get it to the service shop in Montague Gardens. Long Wheel Base, Andrew_Smith and com_menc(t)tal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren van Rensburg Posted January 14, 2020 Share Hello I picked up my parent's old Gaggia Classic Max over the holidays but it seems like it needs a bit of love. Any idea where i could take it for a service/clean? Thanks in advance Long Wheel Base and the nerd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted January 14, 2020 Share Hello I picked up my parent's old Gaggia Classic Max over the holidays but it seems like it needs a bit of love. Any idea where i could take it for a service/clean? Thanks in advance You seem to be right round the corner from Equipment Cafe. They should be able to assist, but leave your credit card at home when you go there...... www,equipmentcafe.co.za Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemmerbal Posted January 14, 2020 Share im sick of my Nespresso, i use 3 pods to make 1 cup of coffee, just to get some flavour - and im talking about the 9+ rated pods... so i heard a little birdie my sister is getting me this for my birthday in 2 weeks time... https://www.yuppiechef.com/mellerware.htm?id=36073&name=Mellerware-Trento-850W-Espresso-Coffee-Maker&vid=74143&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5rOHv8OC5wIVC7TtCh1_CgJ5EAQYASABEgK5DfD_BwE I think that'll do nicely, its only for me really and i dont mind grinding some beans to make a decent cup of give-me-a-personality. The filter machine just isn't predictable enough I feel. Edited January 14, 2020 by gemmerbal Andrew_Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren van Rensburg Posted January 14, 2020 Share Will check them out. Thanks You seem to be right round the corner from Equipment Cafe. They should be able to assist, but leave your credit card at home when you go there...... www,equipmentcafe.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Hello I picked up my parent's old Gaggia Classic Max over the holidays but it seems like it needs a bit of love. Any idea where i could take it for a service/clean? Thanks in advanceProbably needs a proper strip down. The agents for Gaggia in CT are in the Foundry Centre in Green Point. Got seals from them when I rebuilt my 80's Gaggia Coffee. Did the work myself though, got it freshly powder coated and all. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 15, 2020 Share Hello I picked up my parent's old Gaggia Classic Max over the holidays but it seems like it needs a bit of love. Any idea where i could take it for a service/clean? Thanks in advanceDo it yourself - there is an active Gaggia group on the web and all the information you need is available on how to strip, clean and descale that - will save you a lot of money and time - should take no more than 2 hours for a beginner - about an hour for someone who has done a similar machine before. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 15, 2020 Share im sick of my Nespresso, i use 3 pods to make 1 cup of coffee, just to get some flavour - and im talking about the 9+ rated pods... so i heard a little birdie my sister is getting me this for my birthday in 2 weeks time... https://www.yuppiechef.com/mellerware.htm?id=36073&name=Mellerware-Trento-850W-Espresso-Coffee-Maker&vid=74143&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5rOHv8OC5wIVC7TtCh1_CgJ5EAQYASABEgK5DfD_BwE I think that'll do nicely, its only for me really and i dont mind grinding some beans to make a decent cup of give-me-a-personality. The filter machine just isn't predictable enough I feel.You would be better off with one of these imho: https://www.yuppiechef.com/bialetti-coffee.htm?id=1262&name=Bialetti-Venus-Espresso-Maker Won't steam milk at all - but will deliver strong - remember the cup sizes are for espresso cups - so don't buy a 2 cup - 6 or 10 at least for 2 strong mugs - perhaps 3. Also works pretty well with pre-ground coffee. Long Wheel Base and barrykm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruitCommuter Posted January 19, 2020 Share I have a basically new Aeropress (including the original accessories), a Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill Skerton (original not plus) and an Able Brewing fine stainless steel reusable filter. I am not using them and so I wondered if anyone reading this thread would like to buy them from me. I'm located near Northcliff. Drop me a PM if you're interested. Edited January 21, 2020 by SpruitCommuter Andrew_Smith and madbradd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted January 19, 2020 Share You would be better off with one of these imho: https://www.yuppiechef.com/bialetti-coffee.htm?id=1262&name=Bialetti-Venus-Espresso-Maker Won't steam milk at all - but will deliver strong - remember the cup sizes are for espresso cups - so don't buy a 2 cup - 6 or 10 at least for 2 strong mugs - perhaps 3. Also works pretty well with pre-ground coffee. Any ideas on something like this https://www.home.co.za/pdp/delonghi-dedica-pump-espresso/_/A-154001AABE9 Already have an aeropress and a chemex with a porlex mini hand grinder, looking to potentially add espresso to the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance Dance Posted January 19, 2020 Share Any ideas on the best place in Cape Town to service a Philips (saeco) bean to cup machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 20, 2020 Share Any ideas on something like this https://www.home.co.za/pdp/delonghi-dedica-pump-espresso/_/A-154001AABE9 Already have an aeropress and a chemex with a porlex mini hand grinder, looking to potentially add espresso to the mix.How high is your tolerance for frustration? they are so difficult to use because they are not temperature stable - and many of them deliver 15 bar pressure when you want 9 because they are too cheap to have a pressure reducing mechanism. So you land up chasing your tail trying to deliver consistent.... rather save a lot more and buy a good machine - will save you pain - and much cursing after you discover how much easier it is to use a decent machine barrykm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted January 20, 2020 Share How high is your tolerance for frustration? they are so difficult to use because they are not temperature stable - and many of them deliver 15 bar pressure when you want 9 because they are too cheap to have a pressure reducing mechanism. So you land up chasing your tail trying to deliver consistent.... rather save a lot more and buy a good machine - will save you pain - and much cursing after you discover how much easier it is to use a decent machine What would you suggest as a decent machine ?That's a big deep rabbit hole to go down considering that a decent grinder is also required and then there are all the accessories. A friend wants to buy her husband a 'decent' machine for his 50th and is considering the Rancilo Silvia (5 or 6), but didn't realise that he will still need a tamper (for the V5) and then should probably get a mat and then maybe a knock box and then possibly a frothing jug (or two).He likes his coffee, so would quite quickly realise that shop ground coffee isn't that great, so a grinder would have to be bought.I geeked out and did an intro barista course, and then had to get a scale/timer and measuring cup. Its a bit like buying a bike, and then realising that you still need pedals, shoes, helmet and shorts. And then gloves, glasses and a jersey. And then you want a cycling computer, which becomes a Garmin etc Long Wheel Base and V12man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateChat Posted January 20, 2020 Share The Oscar II looks decent and at R15k is well priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MphatiPyga Posted January 20, 2020 Share I would honestly look at this, https://www.home.co.za/pdp/breville-barista-express/_/A-334002AAAA1, might have to put my flame suite on now but from what I have experienced with this machine it’s a no brained, really an underrated brand. I even considered “downgrading” to this when I discovered that my new kitchen didn’t have space for my San Marco. Grinder works well and produces decent results and the espresso result is damned close to a 9 bar machine! You would be killing 2 birds with one stone as it is grinder and coffee maker, sorry 3 birds as it a decent frother! Plus it’s 5k cheaper then that delonghi, check out the the review on google. It also a very customizable machine as you can easily change the grind and shot timing, even do a pre infusing if you choose. I normally only work with industrial machines ( Wega and San Marco ) but was very impressed with this Brandon P, Andrie and splat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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