OT:Espresso Machines - Manual/Lever

[mwynne]

I can time myself this afternoon, but I do not find it all onerous.

[mtechnica]

I have a nice hand grinder that I use for my aeropress at work, it takes maybe 20 seconds for ~20g but for espresso grind it might take longer.

[jkbrwn]

Originally Posted by mwynne

I can time myself this afternoon, but I do not find it all onerous.

Don’t worry about it. Thanks though. In fact, might pick one of these up prior to the robot just to see if it’s transformative for my ROK. I don’t mind the ROK. It pulls some decent shots but my grinder is absolutely my weakest link.

[mwynne]

Originally Posted by jkbrwn

Don’t worry about it. Thanks though. In fact, might pick one of these up prior to the robot just to see if it’s transformative for my ROK. I don’t mind the ROK. It pulls some decent shots but my grinder is absolutely my weakest link.

I got it to do the same with my ROK. Which I replaced with my LP

[jkbrwn]

Originally Posted by mwynne

I got it to do the same with my ROK. Which I replaced with my LP

Heh. All in due course I got an Amazon voucher from my pet insurance provider that I've been sitting on. I'll at least get 2/3's of the grinder for free

[William]

Popped up locally, an Elektra S1C Chrome Micro Casa A Leva...


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[William]

Also a Ponte Vecchio Lusso 2 Group Spring Lever Espresso Machine...but really overkill for my needs.





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[fmradio516]

I opened up my Pavoni last night due to me noticing that the entire machine was moving left/right in the base. Undid the one screw, popped off the cover, and there is a great amount of rust inside.. Removed a bunch with sandpaper and used rust converter on the remaining, but man, that was a surprise.

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

I opened up my Pavoni last night due to me noticing that the entire machine was moving left/right in the base. Undid the one screw, popped off the cover, and there is a great amount of rust inside.. Removed a bunch with sandpaper and used rust converter on the remaining, but man, that was a surprise.

Probably made by Alfa Romeo

[William]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

I opened up my Pavoni last night due to me noticing that the entire machine was moving left/right in the base. Undid the one screw, popped off the cover, and there is a great amount of rust inside.. Removed a bunch with sandpaper and used rust converter on the remaining, but man, that was a surprise.

Years of condensation created by the hot and cold cycling of the machine during use?




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[fmradio516]

Originally Posted by William

Years of condensation created by the hot and cold cycling of the machine during use?




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Yeah I guess so... The copper line also has some corrosion on it as well. Not sure if theyre related, but the machine itself is less than 10 years old.

[William]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

Yeah I guess so... The copper line also has some corrosion on it as well. Not sure if theyre related, but the machine itself is less than 10 years old.

Apprently not an uncommon thing on the metal based machines. Cleaning recommendation, though it sounds like you already handled it...

http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/La...uggine_eng.htm







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[William]

I'll just leave this here...






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[mwynne]

^^^ That's my machine

Much nicer woodwork to come and replace my quick and dirty proof of concept later. Also working to figure out what shapes I want for lever handles and boiler cap...

[William]

Originally Posted by mwynne

^^^ That's my machine

Much nicer woodwork to come and replace my quick and dirty proof of concept later. Also working to figure out what shapes I want for lever handles and boiler cap...

Nice job!

Looking foreward to seeing how your concept plays out.





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