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  • #16
    Re: Upgraded Machine - Downgraded Espresso

    Sparky

    It’s the Super – hot water etc.

    The correct flush routine I’m led to understand would involve running some water through the empty basket prior to (drying and) doseing. I thought I should get a little steam initially and how long I “surfed” would dictate the brew temp. I don’t get any steam at the start (well a small amount from the hot water but this continues). :-?

    Thanks for your interest/advice

    skypig

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    • #17
      Re: Upgraded Machine - Downgraded Espresso

      Excellent. Here is a review on the Super http://www.coffeegeek.com/proreviews...medomobarsuper, which may be useful.
      The other must read article is this one: http://www.home-barista.com/hx-love.html. It explains in excruciating detail how to do the temperature management for this type of machine. It should at least help you understand your machine better.

      Any new machine has a learning curve associated with it. Once you understand how your machine works (along with grinding, dosing and tamping), you can expect to get awesome shots with it.

      Cheers,

      Mark.

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      • #18
        Re: Upgraded Machine - Downgraded Espresso

        Id be careful with the coffeegeek reviews; remember that their equipment is 110V. Mark is always talking about how he hates 230V equipment being converted to 110V instead of designing a 110V machine from the ground up, so I dont know how useful its going to be.

        The HX love article is great if your technique is consistent enough to take advantage of it. Before bothering with the HX love article, its worthwhile setting yourself a little test; make five doubles in a row and record the volume/time for each. If you arent getting pours within two seconds time of each other for the same volume, you wont get much out of the HX love article.

        Cheers,

        Luca

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        • #19
          Re: Upgraded Machine - Downgraded Espresso

          Originally posted by luca link=1168396413/15#17 date=1169192967
          Id be careful with the coffeegeek reviews; remember that their equipment is 110V.  Mark is always talking about how he hates 230V equipment being converted to 110V instead of designing a 110V machine from the ground up, so I dont know how useful its going to be.
          The only real difference will be recovery, and thats only if the element has a lower wattage rating. One other possible difference is the vibe pump operating on a 60Hz duty-cycle may perform differently to one operating at 50 Hz here in Oz. I thnk the real differnce between their 110 V machines and our 240 V machines is in the area of dual boiler machines that have to power two elements rather than one. Thats one reason The Sunbeam dual thermoblock couldnt be exported to the US, and also why the Expobar Brewtus uses a element priority system to ensure that both elements arent on at the same time.

          Originally posted by luca link=1168396413/15#17 date=1169192967
          The HX love article is great if your technique is consistent enough to take advantage of it.  Before bothering with the HX love article, its worthwhile setting yourself a little test; make five doubles in a row and record the volume/time for each.  If you arent getting pours within two seconds time of each other for the same volume, you wont get much out of the HX love article.

          Cheers,

          Luca
          True. However, gross temperature mismanagement can still dominate taste giving bitter or sour espresso. Fine tuning is another matter.

          Cheers,

          Mark.

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