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  • #31
    tried to find your website..... came up with a site with a photo of a bar

    and the claim of having 'the finest coffee in Sydney' ..... is that you?

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    • #32
      Chokkidog
      That's the skeleton site. Nothing in there yet. Just parked the website. Everyone has the finest coffee in Sydney. I'll stand behind mine
      Wouldn't you stand behind yours?

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      • #33
        Originally posted by Vincent68 View Post
        Chokkidog
        That's the skeleton site. Nothing in there yet. Just parked the website. Everyone has the finest coffee in Sydney. I'll stand behind mine
        Wouldn't you stand behind yours?
        The best reputations are earned and NOT loudly proclaimed before taking the first step. True marketing success relies on a certain degree of credibility so you might want to hold off on standing behind your product until there is actually something (product and reputation) to stand behind... anything else is simply hot air and the average consumer is astute enough to tell the difference. Putting that cart before the horse can burn you before you even get started.

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        • #34
          Vinitasse
          Point taken. Appreciated.

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          • #35
            Originally posted by Vinitasse View Post
            The best reputations are earned and NOT loudly proclaimed before taking the first step. True marketing success relies on a certain degree of credibility so you might want to hold off on standing behind your product until there is actually something (product and reputation) to stand behind... anything else is simply hot air and the average consumer is astute enough to tell the difference. Putting that cart before the horse can burn you before you even get started.
            Took the words right off my keyboard! ;-)

            Vincent... I do stand behind my product but if any of my clients started making definitive claims ( in public) that compromise my integrity, then it's time for a sit down chat.

            There are a lot of players in the coffee market and the better half is more like a community where we respect each other, learn from each other

            and give credit to those who earn their stripes.

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            • #36
              Update
              Met with roaster this morning. Ian was generous enough to chew the fat for an hour discussing machines and purpose of the machine. He had an array of machines on hand in his roasting room.

              He nutted out my needs and the machines he has installed in coffee shops that he supplies to and narrowed it down to a Wega or Sanremo Amalfi model- leaning more towards the Sanremo due to its high head height, amp requirements, ease of use, relative ease of maintaining and servicing.

              We also discussed grinders- Mazza kept coming up.

              Great thing about this process is the generosity of people in the know. Like you guys on this forum. Everyone is willing to lend a hand from their own experiences.

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              • #37
                I've actually got a friend who's in Blue Mountains that used to run a coffee cart at a local market. I can hook you guys up if you want/need someone to talk to.

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by E-Gene View Post
                  I've actually got a friend who's in Blue Mountains that used to run a coffee cart at a local market. I can hook you guys up if you want/need someone to talk to.
                  I would be interested in that if he wouldn't mind?
                  PM please

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                  • #39
                    I've installed three Sanremo Amalfi two groups: plenty of room for a 20oz take away cup; light; easy to work on; easy to see what you're doing; look good, too!

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                    • #40
                      Sprezzatura
                      Good to hear.
                      Easy to service and maintain? Consistent performance?

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                      • #41
                        PMed you Vincent68

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                        • #42
                          Thank you. I'll wait for him to reply.

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                          • #43
                            Hi: yes - no complaints from owners. Remember, it's just an inexpensive HX machine nothing flash. We set them up for a week and tune them for a particular blend. I like that it is light (even with the internal vane pump and motor). Sanremo machines (w/o PID) are easy to use and program; easy to clean; the Amalfi heats up quick, recovers pretty quick. The only issue I've had commissioning Sanremos is loose pipes and flange nuts. One bad inlet solenoid valve that was faulty but any new machine can have those issues.

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                            • #44
                              And yes - as consistent as a pstat machine can be. About the only machine I wouldn't recommend for your van is a gas boiler machine: rare but around. Slow, slow recovery time. Expensive set up as well. Make sure your wattage doesn't over tax your generator's output. This will slow recovery time when the heating element is on full draw (e.g., you're very busy). A roaster friend and I were working a very busy market using an Expobar Megacrem 2 group and had about 35 drinks on the Post It notes (I was pulling shots; he was steaming milk) and the mighty Megacrem faltered and steam pressure dropped. We had: the Megacrem; a milk reach in; a Cunill grinder; an overhead strip light and that was it. Supply: a 9000 watt diesel generator (brand new). Couldn't keep up. Add up your amps/wattage and add 30% if you expect a queue and multiple drinks. The good part was people would wait 12 minutes for a drink :P we told them when they ordered. Good coffee helps keep people patient I guess. Or desperation.

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                              • #45
                                Hmmm. That scenario doesn't bode well.
                                The Amalfi is a 15amp machine. The Onan generator is a 35amp 8kw machine. I'm assuming the Amalfi will draw upon 15amps during boiling time only- not constant. A 12L boiler isn't going to last that long is it?
                                There are other machines on the truck that will be drawing power as well. A Panini press (15amp) and the Grinder, fridge, freezer, salad bar.
                                Hmmm.

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