V12man Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks for the advice, I'll take a drive sometime to see the Jura. The wife mentioned a Siemens to me (I think). If I stand corrected, they are somewhere near Jan Smuts between the Zoo and Hyde Park?? About the aeropress - someone made one for me, so it's a first impression. Take your wife on the drive too... Siemens is in Midrand together with Bosch - but don't go there, there is not even a demo facility - Stax in Dunkeld usually stock (but don't demo) The place you are thinking of in Jan Smuts is opposite the Jellicoe road entrance to Jan smuts - used to do only 1 brand, (Saeco) now seem to do several brands and have changed their name away from Saeco - but IMHO Saeco is NOT in the Jura league.
V12man Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 They shipped the first set of spares to me free of charge via DHL, just for buying their product. Thereafter I have to pay - that's service. I like that kind of service - don't often get it though - broke a spring on a press of mine (being a total d..s) - gave the manufacturer a call in the USA, and they send FEDEX a complete set of springs and seals for the machine, and a handwritten apology for the inconvenience (despite the fact I told them it was my fault) - all at no charge. And the next time I called them (about a year later), the lady who answered the phone recognised my voice and greeted me by name - nearly fell over in surprise.... and I have never called them again, and never needed any of the other spares they sent... but DILLON PRECISION service absolutely rocks... as does their equipment.
Frosty Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Take your wife on the drive too... Siemens is in Midrand together with Bosch - but don't go there, there is not even a demo facility - Stax in Dunkeld usually stock (but don't demo) The place you are thinking of in Jan Smuts is opposite the Jellicoe road entrance to Jan smuts - used to do only 1 brand, (Saeco) now seem to do several brands and have changed their name away from Saeco - but IMHO Saeco is NOT in the Jura league.Aah, so we're talking about the same place and I got my S's mixed up.So you reckon Saeco is not that good - good to know.
Frosty Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) AHA... you are not a candidate for an SBDU machine - scratch that idea for a joke.... life is FAR too short... Best you ask the wife if she would prefer a super auto or an espresso machine for when guests are around.... (and remember you might not be) - if she says Espresso machine, check her temperature for a fever, and go and buy an HX based machine - the Oscar is a good option at it's current price point... but if she really wants an espresso machine, then I guess you could change the budget a bit too.... She has a fever - but that's because she's flu-ey and 38 weeks pregnant. She wants to push a button and the coffee comes out.I'm the one that wants to go through the whole grinding, tamping, brewing and tasting process. I think the SBDU machine will satisfy most of my needs.If I make filter coffee, some won't even know the difference. Edited August 29, 2013 by geraldm24
V12man Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 She has a fever - but that's because she's flu-ey and 38 weeks pregnant.If I make filter coffee, some won't even know the difference. I think you will find that satisfying her needs might be a great idea - or will be shortly... because otherwise you will be making her coffee at 3am.... and that is for sure... Your friends will QUICKLY figure out the difference... and... you will have to get used to "Honey - won't you make me a coffee please" BUT - there is nothing wrong with having a super auto AND an espresso machine (or 3)... Frosty and Weight Weenie 2
Frosty Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 I think you will find that satisfying her needs might be a great idea - or will be shortly... because otherwise you will be making her coffee at 3am.... and that is for sure... Your friends will QUICKLY figure out the difference... and... you will have to get used to "Honey - won't you make me a coffee please" BUT - there is nothing wrong with having a super auto AND an espresso machine (or 3)...I've been living on decaffeinated beans for the past 7 months at home, purely because I only have 1 grinder. Problem solved if I get a super auto. I guess the formula for the number of bicycles/coffee machines to own is n+1, where n = the number currently owned. the nerd 1
V12man Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 I've been living on decaffeinated beans for the past 7 months at home, purely because I only have 1 grinder. Problem solved if I get a super auto. I guess the formula for the number of bicycles/coffee machines to own is n+1, where n = the number currently owned. Don't forget the Limiter.... S -1.... your Significant other always thinks you have 1 too many...
riaanb Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 I have this one. http://www.nespresso...issima/?l=jp_en Does everything and it is at a good price from Dion Wired at the moment. Here it is in the Dion Wired catalog but not at the special price. I think they are 3850 or there about. Thanks, that's kinda what I had in mind. So I went through and had a look at this machine in store at lunch today. I like the fact that it's one press of a button and everything is done. Probably going to go with one of these. My only hesitation is the pods and the long-run cost thereof. So my question is: Is there an all-in-one bean-to-cup cappuccino/late machine that does it all at the press of a button, like this machine? i.e. no pods, separate grinding etc. At a similar price point?
V12man Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 Thanks, that's kinda what I had in mind. So I went through and had a look at this machine in store at lunch today. I like the fact that it's one press of a button and everything is done. Probably going to go with one of these. My only hesitation is the pods and the long-run cost thereof. So my question is: Is there an all-in-one bean-to-cup cappuccino/late machine that does it all at the press of a button, like this machine? i.e. no pods, separate grinding etc. At a similar price point? The decent bean to cup super autos start around 6k - you should save the difference in about a year of useage over a nespresso machine @ R6 odd per pod.... If memory serves, there is a calculation in this thread somewhere...
Spinnekop Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 The decent bean to cup super autos start around 6k - you should save the difference in about a year of useage over a nespresso machine @ R6 odd per pod.... If memory serves, there is a calculation in this thread somewhere... Sitting at 4300 cups in just over 3 years. Not bad for a cheap-cheap Delongi.
Weight Weenie Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 We've done about 8K on the Jura F50 with no real issues
V12man Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Just a heads up - Cramers coffee have a basic Barista's course on today at 2 - R70 Details here https://www.facebook.com/CramersCoffee?hc_location=stream
the nerd Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 I can possibly get a Saeco Talea Ring for a really good price. What do you guys think?
Guest Travis. Posted September 3, 2013 Posted September 3, 2013 We have a bit of a problem at work. We have a really nice Jura machine, but they have crap coffee. At least I think it's crap - Pierre Lotti Coffee. It's cheap, so they'll keep buying it.Anyone have an alternative that I can suggest for a similar price?
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