splat Posted October 12, 2020 Share Is anyone using a wifi plug / smart switch to control their machines (that take a while to warmup)?Looking for options I use a Sonoff Pow R2(15A) device with a phone app.It has a timer so switches on and off at set times and I can switch it on or off remotely. svacha and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonduhboy Posted October 12, 2020 Share I've been looking for one for my machine at the shop... Nothing so far!Yup, I don't know where you'll find one to handle that machine, I can't find one above 10amp max... the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonduhboy Posted October 12, 2020 Share I use a Sonoff Pow R2(15A) device with a phone app.It has a timer so switches on and off at set times and I can switch it on or off remotely. So did you take the plug off your machine then? I was hoping for a female plug option.But I've also got a POW2 on my pool pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted October 12, 2020 Share So did you take the plug off your machine then?I was hoping for a female plug option.But I've also got a POW2 on my pool pump. Make a "pig tail" sonoff to female plug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted October 13, 2020 Share Make a "pig tail" sonoff to female plug! I wasn't sure what to call it, but I made this: wonduhboy, Fork-it and Meezo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted October 13, 2020 Share Is anyone using a wifi plug / smart switch to control their machines (that take a while to warmup)?Looking for options There are a ton of locally available ones running on the Tuya platform.You can set schedules or just remotely turn it on/off using the app.They generally cost around R300 - R500 each. Most should work, I doubt the machine is going to be pulling more than 12 amps, but if it does then a Sonoff POW R2 will work fine being rated at 16 amp, it also has the benefit of having a built in power meter. wonduhboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted October 13, 2020 Share So did you take the plug off your machine then?I was hoping for a female plug option.But I've also got a POW2 on my pool pump.Just chop off the end of a multi-plug and attach it like that, that way the whole multi-plug can be automated and you can plug whatever you like into it.I have a POW R2 on a short extension cable, I use it to monitor power consumption of various devices.I have flashed mine with Tasmota to make it easier to integrate into my home automation platform. wonduhboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 13, 2020 Share Struggling with the search function, so apologies if this is a repeated question. I need a service done on a Delonghi Primadonna machine in Pretoria. Any suggestions please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted October 25, 2020 Share I had to wait for stock from Italy, but it has finally arrived - Mara-X. Thanks for all the advice, coffee-hubbers ???? I only have a hand grinder, so I rushed out to get 250g of freshly ground beans from my local roaster. I even managed to make a decent espresso today. ???? Good sales experience from onlinecoffeshop.co.za Next step is a grinder Edited October 25, 2020 by Christie porqui, Long Wheel Base, Hairy and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateChat Posted October 25, 2020 Share Congrats. Hope it gives lots of joy! Christie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted October 25, 2020 Share I had to wait for stock from Italy, but it has finally arrived - Mara-X. Thanks for all the advice, coffee-hubbers ???? I only have a hand grinder, so I rushed out to get 250g of freshly ground beans from my local roaster. I even managed to make a decent espresso today. ???? Good sales experience from onlinecoffeshop.co.za Next step is a grinderLooks amazing, congrats Christie and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted October 25, 2020 Share So, my grinder finally arrived from SA, so took the opportunity to sample some of James Hoffman's finest. Maybe not the best idea to dial in a (very, very, very clean, cleaned for emigration) grinder with these beans, but its in the ballpark now, only minor tweaks needed. Can highly recommend Square Mile's Sweetshop blend. the nerd and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted October 25, 2020 Share I had to wait for stock from Italy, but it has finally arrived - Mara-X. Thanks for all the advice, coffee-hubbers I only have a hand grinder, so I rushed out to get 250g of freshly ground beans from my local roaster. I even managed to make a decent espresso today. Good sales experience from onlinecoffeshop.co.za Next step is a grinder Great looking machine!! Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateChat Posted October 25, 2020 Share So, my grinder finally arrived from SA, so took the opportunity to sample some of James Hoffman's finest. Maybe not the best idea to dial in a (very, very, very clean, cleaned for emigration) grinder with these beans, but its in the ballpark now, only minor tweaks needed. Can highly recommend Square Mile's Sweetshop blend. R1000 per kg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted October 25, 2020 Share R1000 per kg?Works out to around €57/kg including shipping in the EU, so about that, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar Posted October 25, 2020 Share I had to wait for stock from Italy, but it has finally arrived - Mara-X. Thanks for all the advice, coffee-hubbers I only have a hand grinder, so I rushed out to get 250g of freshly ground beans from my local roaster. I even managed to make a decent espresso today. Good sales experience from onlinecoffeshop.co.za Next step is a grinder drop me a DM if you are looking for a grinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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