I made a few other suggestions a couple of months back..last few posts here..
http://coffeesnobs.com.au/notau/2832...tml#post529214
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that..I did not know!! Had I have known that I probably would have saved myself a lot of walking hahahaOriginally posted by blend52 View PostFYI?... Cafe grumpy have several outlets in NY (9 at the last count). All of those I have tried are excellent.
they roast their own blends and most notably they recently replaced Starbucks at a prime location in Grand Central !
....and more to the point the whole outfit is owned and run by an Aussie couple .
Also of note is that Tobys have a roastery and cafe in Brooklyn with good product.
none the less, I was happy to walk for good coffee in a city that has some of the worst coffee ever.
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FYI?... Cafe grumpy have several outlets in NY (9 at the last count). All of those I have tried are excellent.Originally posted by Andrew1992 View PostJust as a side note..while I was there a couple of months ago, I found a pretty nice coffee shop on West 39th st (just off 7th Avenue). It is called Cafe Grumpy and I didn't really have any high expectations, but it was actually quite nice. should give it a go!!
they roast their own blends and most notably they recently replaced Starbucks at a prime location in Grand Central !
....and more to the point the whole outfit is owned and run by an Aussie couple .
Also of note is that Tobys have a roastery and cafe in Brooklyn with good product.
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Just as a side note..while I was there a couple of months ago, I found a pretty nice coffee shop on West 39th st (just off 7th Avenue). It is called Cafe Grumpy and I didn't really have any high expectations, but it was actually quite nice. should give it a go!!
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Appreciate the responses! Last thing... Should I store then service when I get back or service before storing?
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I had the same issue. I ended up flogging my gear and buying a machine from Chris Coffee (awesome guys) and an HG One, with the idea being that it was a justifiable upgrade from my K6 that I could bring back with me to Australia if/when I came back (actually, it was the only reason I could justify spending 1k on a hand grinder). Since my machine was a Gaggia Classic, the decision to sell was easy; maybe you'd be better of storing your Giotto.
Conversion of the machine will be cost-prohibitive, conversion of the voltage will be clunky and expensive and not necessarily doable on US domestic circuits.
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We do actually utilise a 3-Wire system here Java, but based mostly on the UK system and Reg's (in the early days). 4-Wire systems are mostly restricted to Industrial installations...
Mal.
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240v is not just available in laundries and other commercial/industrial sites in the US. It's a rare house in the US that is not supplied with 240v service. With that said however you will typically not see any 240v outlets in US homes other than for a specific item such as a stove. 240v wiring for other devices such as central A/C's, and hot water heaters is usually hardwired in.
I'm not acquainted with the Aussie electrical grid other than from what I've seen with your 240v using a 2-wire system (A 240v leg and a ground/neutral leg?). The US's is a 3-wire system comprised of 2:120v legs and a neutral/ground leg with some 240v devices/outlets in the US using a 4-wire system with the neutral and ground being 2 separate wires. Plus the US uses 60hz while AUS is 50hz. So.....even though 240v's is available in US homes it may not work with 240v devices from AUS.
Java "Not an electrician but can play one on the net" phile
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I'd recommend option 2 Ron. Conversion is prohibitive. Some US laundries have 240V but I'd just mothball it and buy and then sell something suitable over there.
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Moving to New York...
Hi guys,
Just wanted to ask what's the best course of action if I'm moving over to the US or a two year period.
I've got a Rocket Giotto Premium and an Macap M4D.
Not sure if I should:
1. Get a converter in the US and ship both items over with my other furniture.
2. Keep (or sell) it for when I return and buy a new combo over there
3. Or convert the machine to US voltage and ship it.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
RonTags: None
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