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  • #31
    Re: Help for a newbie

    Hubris - I use rainwater in my classic, as Adelaide has disgustingly hard water, I would suggest you get a small water purifier like the ones that have the replaceable candles in them if you tap water is manky. I used this water before we had access to the rain water and it kept down on the lime deposits.

    Also when you pick up your classic ask Renzo to give you some caffetto descaler and cleaning solution and go through what you need to do to clean your classic every month to keep it well maintained.

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    • #32
      Re: Help for a newbie

      Thanks for the advice Lucinda. Will follow your advice. BTW, how often should I run the descaler through the machine?

      Ive actually decided to go with the Baby Gaggia (my wife wants the Dose, and I like the cherry red : :-[), and Renzo has told me that I cant fit the Silvia arm to it, so it looks like Im going to have to mill up a fit the Silvia frothing arm to the Gaggia :

      Does anyone know if theres any components (from other makers) that will allow me to connect the Silvia frothing arm, or is there another arm that I could fit to the Baby Gaggia that will improve the frothing? (I like the real silky milk)

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      • #33
        Re: Help for a newbie

        Well, my Gaggia arrived last week, and after a week of experimenting, Im starting to get an understanding of what everyone has been talking about on the forum. Ive spent the last week, playing around with grinding settings, and can see what a dramatic difference it makes! Ive especially noticed this between different brands of beans, and different roasts. Ive put up a mini-chalkboard on the wall next to the machine, and started scribbling notes about the various beans and the grind that tastes best. I can see now why everyone was recommending the more expensive grinders, with 50+ settings etc... I thought you were all nuts! but can see how imagine how even smaller grind variations would make a big difference.

        Ive just received my green bean starter pack and cant wait till Saturday to give them a try!!

        BTW, Can anyone recommend somewhere in Canberra where they freshly roast beans to sell?

        Thanks everyone

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        • #34
          Re: Help for a newbie

          Welcome to the fanatics club! ;D Sounds like youve got a good setup there, and notetakings a great idea. Itll make it a lot easier for you to justify (to yourself or others) any future upgrades to more expensive equipment if the need arises.

          CosmoreX in Canberra sell freshly roasted beans. Send an email to Fresh_Coffee (Attilio) and let him know what youre after and when youre heading in and hell be sure to look after you!

          Greg

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          • #35
            Re: Help for a newbie

            Originally posted by Hubris link=1199020252/30#32 date=1200997734
            BTW, Can anyone recommend somewhere in Canberra where they freshly roast beans to sell?
            Why? Our very own CosmoreX Coffee can help you out there mate .... Just click on the link to the left for relevant info,

            Cheers,
            Mal.

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            • #36
              Re: Help for a newbie

              Gotta be quicker than that Mal! ;D

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              • #37
                Re: Help for a newbie

                Well, at least we are in agreement with the advice Greg....

                Mal.

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