Coffee machine

[RocknRolla]

And?

[RocknRolla]

Two addictions are much better than one. Especially if they can be had together…

Edited June 27, 2021 by RocknRolla

[Christie]

15 hours ago, Mudsimus said:

Looking for some recommendations on an Espresso machine. Budget 20-25k.

Had a look at the Rancilio PID and the Lelit Mara, the Lelit looks much better on paper, but willing to consider other options.

I went with a MaraX, good balance of performance vs. price. Disadvantage is that it does not look as flash as a Rocket, for example, but there are upgrades available for the Mara, like wood handles and a flow control paddle.

Standard MaraX beats the Rancilio on looks imo.

Edited June 27, 2021 by Christie

[Frosty]

1 hour ago, Jewbacca said:

You know you guys are all drug addicts hey?

Only if you go to a meeting?

 

[PhilipV]

2 hours ago, Jewbacca said:

You know you guys are all drug addicts hey?

Dopamine, endorphins, adrenaline, caffeine.

Guilty as charged.

[Nick_A]

15 hours ago, Mudsimus said:

Looking for some recommendations on an Espresso machine. Budget 20-25k.

Had a look at the Rancilio PID and the Lelit Mara, the Lelit looks much better on paper, but willing to consider other options.

 

2 hours ago, Christie said:

I went with a MaraX, good balance of performance vs. price. Disadvantage is that it does not look as flash as a Rocket, for example, but there are upgrades available for the Mara, like wood handles and a flow control paddle.

Standard MaraX beats the Rancilio on looks imo.

Comparison recently done here: 

 

[Mudsimus]

8 hours ago, Christie said:

I went with a MaraX, good balance of performance vs. price. Disadvantage is that it does not look as flash as a Rocket, for example, but there are upgrades available for the Mara, like wood handles and a flow control paddle.

Standard MaraX beats the Rancilio on looks imo.

I watched countless reviews today, and the MaraX seems to be the better option. No PID and pump pressure guage on the Rocket can be a deal breaker.
 

Also becoming more keen on a Rancilio V6 with PID and pre infusion kit.

[Long Wheel Base]

On 6/27/2021 at 8:22 AM, TheoG said:

My machine is in for repair/service ....  ????.  Its going to be a long week to try and cope on Nespresso !

That was me last week, I know how you feel. Except I didn't do the nespresso thing, Just went dry for a week.

[Fork-it]

Hi, does anyone know where I can find a replacement glass jar for a Hario Skerton Plus manual coffee grinder?

[BikesRxS]

On 5/8/2021 at 1:57 PM, Long Wheel Base said:

Need advice please. I think my Jura xf50 needs a service. Last few weeks the consistency of the water temp seems hit and miss. Some days the coffee is luke warm and others it's still not that hot. Also the 2 outlets are not letting the same amount of coffee out. I Googled that and they said just stick a needle up there. It works but not long and the one side starts slowing again.

So should I attempt opening and servicing myself or just take it in. There are 4 oval screws on the back that you can buy a tool to remove but I can easily make something in 10 min for that.

Anyone here opened a Jura before? Any surprises inside?

Just from some random sites it just seems I need to clean and replace some o rings. But I want to open to see why the water isn't heating up properly.

hi try Woolfgang on 083 777 1094 he is specialist repair agent

 

[Meezo]

40 minutes ago, Fork-it said:

Hi, does anyone know where I can find a replacement glass jar for a Hario Skerton Plus manual coffee grinder?

You could try any jar, i think a friend of mine ended up using a peanut butter jar when his broke

[Meezo]

On 6/26/2021 at 10:18 PM, cadenceblur said:

So how's the new machine coming on?

Not too bad actually, I'm feeling the need for a new grinder now... Haha

Too be honest other than the looks I can't see it's much better than the Oscar was, it takes a little longer to heat up unlike the Oscar. Then it doesn't run out of "steam" when i make < 5 cups

I'm after a naked portafilter filter now, but I've depleted my coffee budget for 2021

[RocknRolla]

1 hour ago, Fork-it said:

Hi, does anyone know where I can find a replacement glass jar for a Hario Skerton Plus manual coffee grinder?

Sorry, cant help, however, My plastic container on my mini slim broke, and I was able to glue the parts back together. But it is made of plastic, so I was lucky.

Not sure if Hario ships directly, but you may be better off trying a glass jar of some sorts as mentioned previously. 

Edited June 28, 2021 by RocknRolla

[RocknRolla]

Just Checked, R90 part... R500 shipping excl local taxes and clearing... That is a lot of peanut butter.....

[Fork-it]

Thank you all, I have also contacted Cape Coffee Beans and apparently Hario do not ship replacement parts. Another supplier is currently looking for me. I have also read that some mason type jars may have the same neck size and thread. The search for anything that will fit, continues. 

[cadenceblur]

1 hour ago, Meezo said:

Not too bad actually, I'm feeling the need for a new grinder now... Haha

Too be honest other than the looks I can't see it's much better than the Oscar was, it takes a little longer to heat up unlike the Oscar. Then it doesn't run out of "steam" when i make < 5 cups

I'm after a naked portafilter filter now, but I've depleted my coffee budget for 2021

Steaming wise? Improvement on ability to create microfoam?

I cut my teeth on the Oscar so when I upgraded I saw a great improvement in my milk texture