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I have a paddle version which I took to Saudi for a few years before bringing it home when it got its first professiinal service. I had done the regular maintenance myself and always used filtered water. The service revealed no issues. Since then I did the strada grouphead upgrade and it is now well over 5 tears old, bumps out beautiful coffee in the cup daily and always works hardrr on weekends. I would estimate its time in Saudi to be making 5 to 10 cups a day (3 years there) and since coming home 2 a day except weekends when it is back around the 10 cups. The water is easy to fill, especially when compared to my old VBM and it can be plumbed in if you dont want to use the reservoir.
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Thanks! This is exactly the information i was looking for. I went into LM sydney and had a play with one and had a chat to their RD guy who informed me of the strada grouphead mod amongst others. Few stories similar to yours. People coming in for their first service after 5-6 years and a few seals and o rings replaced here and there and good as new. He also mentioned that they have improved the quality of a few of the degradable parts so they should last even longer now.Originally posted by Rigman40 View PostI have a paddle version which I took to Saudi for a few years before bringing it home when it got its first professiinal service. I had done the regular maintenance myself and always used filtered water. The service revealed no issues. Since then I did the strada grouphead upgrade and it is now well over 5 tears old, bumps out beautiful coffee in the cup daily and always works hardrr on weekends. I would estimate its time in Saudi to be making 5 to 10 cups a day (3 years there) and since coming home 2 a day except weekends when it is back around the 10 cups. The water is easy to fill, especially when compared to my old VBM and it can be plumbed in if you dont want to use the reservoir.
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Just to let you know, I have read elsewhere that the Strada mod doesnt work if not plumbed in. Mine has never been plumbed (was in work supplied accom so no cuting holes in benchtops allowed) and you can pre-infuse and hold at what pressure you like. It is however very small increment to move a big jump on the guage (I find myself changing pressure by tapping the paddle with my finger. You will top up the water more frequently though as the excess water flows straight to the drain.
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I hoped so...
the GS/3 is a great machine, but as everything else typically Italian, there are issues. The valves is not working as it should and needs to be replaced. The last repair of the machine (motherboard needs to be replaced) costed $1.500 (US). Again, ITS a great machine and I (and my wife) would would by it again, but you will have to expected some repair bills.
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I keep hearing this, but i need a new hobby learning how to repair a machine seems fun.Originally posted by espen3232 View Postthe GS/3 is a great machine, but as everything else typically Italian, there are issues. The valves is not working as it should and needs to be replaced. The last repair of the machine (motherboard needs to be replaced) costed $1.500 (US). Again, ITS a great machine and I (and my wife) would would by it again, but you will have to expected some repair bills.
I am stuck on what to buy, the gs/3 seems like it will last me a long time and give me consistent coffee while the Vesuvius will give me the constant need to change my variables to chase that perfect shot(or madness).
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Another way of look at it, Vesuvius will give consistent coffee with options to change variables to chase that perfect shot. The great thing is either machines can deliver awesome coffees in the right hand. Please let us know how you goOriginally posted by jaredw View PostI keep hearing this, but i need a new hobby learning how to repair a machine seems fun.
I am stuck on what to buy, the gs/3 seems like it will last me a long time and give me consistent coffee while the Vesuvius will give me the constant need to change my variables to chase that perfect shot(or madness).
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I am leaning more towards the gs/3 at this stage as even though its a bit more money. I know that there is a steady supply of LM parts walking distance from me. I am not sure what would happen if the vesuvius was to break down? Perhaps have to ship it down to talkcoffee for repairs, that right there will add up in shipping pretty quickly.Originally posted by Bazooka View PostAnother way of look at it, Vesuvius will give consistent coffee with options to change variables to chase that perfect shot. The great thing is either machines can deliver awesome coffees in the right hand. Please let us know how you go
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It's all academic. Only the end user can determine which machine is the "right" one.
We get PID dual boiler machines in for service all the time. Most are running at default settings- effectively emulating their HX siblings. Their owners could have purchased HX machines, pocketed the diff and would probably have been just as happy- but for one reason or another made their decision and live with it. Vesuvius? Great machine. Levers? Great machines. GS3? Great machine. There are plenty of others which could be added to this list.
It's all about finding your best match as after all, you will be the one who has to live with it. Only you can decide. Don't worry too much about what the internet experts think as there are only opinions.
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Yup! This is the problem. I would love to spend a week with each. I keep fearing I will outlay the 5k+ and end up wondering what if...Originally posted by Talk_Coffee View PostIt's all academic. Only the end user can determine which machine is the "right" one.
We get PID dual boiler machines in for service all the time. Most are running at default settings- effectively emulating their HX siblings. Their owners could have purchased HX machines, pocketed the diff and would probably have been just as happy- but for one reason or another made their decision and live with it. Vesuvius? Great machine. Levers? Great machines. GS3? Great machine. There are plenty of others which could be added to this list.
It's all about finding your best match as after all, you will be the one who has to live with it. Only you can decide. Don't worry too much about what the internet experts think as there are only opinions.
So i am trying to be as objective as I can, considering service cost, warranty claims and the like as you said, at the end of the day they are all great machines.
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