the nerd Posted March 5, 2020 Share Grinder is still up for grabs - Looking to get around R11k for it. This is a good deal people!! Whoever got the La Pavoni will love it! SpruitCommuter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted March 6, 2020 Share Just dropped my Oscar off at Rock and Roller to get fixed and serviced. I'm hoping for the best, and will in the mean time have to operate the mokka and aeropress. the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted March 6, 2020 Share There are also lists that list the Barista Express as the Nr 1 home espresso machine, like here: https://www.fourthestatecoffee.com/best-espresso-machine/ I have one and it is excellent. The only 2 machines on that list I would rate highly is the Gaggia and Rancilio - and that is as a "starter" machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted March 6, 2020 Share The only 2 machines on that list I would rate highly is the Gaggia and Rancilio - and that is as a "starter" machine. I am enjoying my Rancilio set up (Silvia & Rocky), but am already looking up the ladder at a Heat Exchange machine.This waiting for the boiler to generate a decent head of steam is for the birds. I am far too impatient! But it does make a good cup of coffee Edited March 7, 2020 by splat Grease_Monkey and hansolo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted March 6, 2020 Share I am enjoying my Rancilio set up (Silvia & Rocky), but am already looking up the ladder at a Heat Exchange machine.This waiting for the boiler to generate a decent head of steam is for the birds. I am far too impatient! But I does make a good cup of coffee You might as well bite the bullet and go bike - double boiler time.... Expobar make some that are not massively more expensive than a hx machine.https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/espresso-coffee-machines-commercial-espresso-coffee-machine-1-group/prosumer-espresso-coffee-machines/crem-expobar-office-lever-brewtus-p-i-d-dual-boiler-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/ But seeing as you have a Silvia... why not the new one... a double boiler...https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/rancilio-silvia-pro-dual-boiler-pid-espresso-machine-t61126.html But This one I think is one of the best value machines around - and is a bit of a dragon - huge steam power - which is ALWAYS a good thing.https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/commercial-espresso-equipment/products/rancilio-classe-5-s-commercial-espresso-machine?variant=6929947918383 Edited March 6, 2020 by V12man splat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted March 9, 2020 Share Recently acquired a new grinder for the business, we've always split duty between my Mazzer Super Jolly and an Expobar ODG... We went with an Anfim Super Caimano on demand.. let me tell you much more of an even distribution you get in a portafilter from something like this!! 75mm burrs, super quiet, nice and even! Andrew_Smith, Long Wheel Base and splat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted March 9, 2020 Share You might as well bite the bullet and go bike - double boiler time.... Expobar make some that are not massively more expensive than a hx machine.https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/espresso-coffee-machines-commercial-espresso-coffee-machine-1-group/prosumer-espresso-coffee-machines/crem-expobar-office-lever-brewtus-p-i-d-dual-boiler-domestic-espresso-coffee-machine/ But seeing as you have a Silvia... why not the new one... a double boiler...https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/rancilio-silvia-pro-dual-boiler-pid-espresso-machine-t61126.html But This one I think is one of the best value machines around - and is a bit of a dragon - huge steam power - which is ALWAYS a good thing.https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/commercial-espresso-equipment/products/rancilio-classe-5-s-commercial-espresso-machine?variant=6929947918383That double boiler Silvia looks awesome! Might just be the perfect upgrade for my current Silvia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted March 9, 2020 Share That double boiler Silvia looks awesome! Might just be the perfect upgrade for my current Silvia. With luck, my wife wouldn't notice Like getting a new bike: You're good, as long as it's the same colour Doesn't seem to be available here yet (just as well... ) Long Wheel Base and Grease_Monkey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted March 9, 2020 Share With luck, my wife wouldn't notice Like getting a new bike: You're good, as long as it's the same colour Doesn't seem to be available here yet (just as well... )Haha mine won't notice the new machine, but she will notice the +/-15k hole in my wallet. splat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted March 10, 2020 Share That double boiler Silvia looks awesome! Might just be the perfect upgrade for my current Silvia.It does look nice - but I would personally have a close look at the Classe S5 - its a great machine - friend of mine has one and he is very happy indeed - even though I am an LM fan... that machine ticks a LOT of boxes at the price. Grease_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemish Lion Posted March 13, 2020 Share Does anyone have any experience with a Power Surge hitting a Mythos X1 OT Bean to cup machine by any tiny small chance... A power surge hit our road The insurance appointed electronics company declared the machine dead and max payout is R5k per item But they said they will return the machine to me. Would it be worth having the coffee machine expert - e.g. Nexus have the machine checked out. Besides Nexus - anyone closer who could assess it - I'm Fairland based. Don't they have a fuse?! Thanks - dankie - ngiyabonga! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted March 13, 2020 Share Nerds beans are amazing... I'll second that - will definitely buy more when available in Cape Town again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted March 13, 2020 Share Does anyone have any experience with a Power Surge hitting a Mythos X1 OT Bean to cup machine by any tiny small chance... A power surge hit our road The insurance appointed electronics company declared the machine dead and max payout is R5k per item But they said they will return the machine to me. Would it be worth having the coffee machine expert - e.g. Nexus have the machine checked out. Besides Nexus - anyone closer who could assess it - I'm Fairland based. Don't they have a fuse?! Thanks - dankie - ngiyabonga! I think it would be worth taking it passed Equipment Cafe just off Malibongwe! If anything they would be best suited to pointing the direction youd need to go! Flemish Lion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted March 15, 2020 Share Does anyone have any experience with a Power Surge hitting a Mythos X1 OT Bean to cup machine by any tiny small chance... A power surge hit our road The insurance appointed electronics company declared the machine dead and max payout is R5k per item But they said they will return the machine to me. Would it be worth having the coffee machine expert - e.g. Nexus have the machine checked out. Besides Nexus - anyone closer who could assess it - I'm Fairland based. Don't they have a fuse?! Thanks - dankie - ngiyabonga!I have had a Siemens B2C machine hit before- 1800 odd to fix at Siemens - worth asking the supplier for a quote. Flemish Lion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted March 16, 2020 Share I used to have Nespresso but switched to grinding my own coffee. I use a Hario Slim Ceramic Grinder and brew the coffee in a Bialetti stovetop moka pot. My wifes cousin owns a coffee distributor called Social Coffee where we get our coffee from. I love coffee machines but have found that the Moka pot makes the best coffee. barrykm and RocknRolla 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemish Lion Posted March 25, 2020 Share Does anyone have any experience with a Power Surge hitting a Mythos X1 OT Bean to cup machine by any tiny small chance... A power surge hit our road The insurance appointed electronics company declared the machine dead and max payout is R5k per item But they said they will return the machine to me. Would it be worth having the coffee machine expert - e.g. Nexus have the machine checked out. Besides Nexus - anyone closer who could assess it - I'm Fairland based. Don't they have a fuse?! Thanks - dankie - ngiyabonga! Nexus sorted this out very smoothly at a reasonable price - the surge had fried most of the electronics!! Got the machine back just in time!! the nerd, V12man and splat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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