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  • damian1
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    you got me wondering what my machine does. Mine is set max to 1.1. This morning on for 23 secs, with complete cycle in 2.54. But mine is 5ltr boiler.

    Is it cycling a lot quicker than before? I dont know what to expect of your machine, but if it is cycling a lot quicker than before, maybe now you have a little leak, which is reducing pressure too quickly?

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  • tommo
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    Hey Guys
    Ive a question about the boiler element coming on too often...after a quick vist to the place I bought my machine to fix a stuck anti vac valve. I now find that the boiler is cycling every 40 secs or so.. its set to 1.4 bar . then drops down to about 1.1 bar in 40 secs , then the element kicks back in and we do the whole process again....is this right ?




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  • tommo
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    hey guys..just an update from the new user with no clue...

    after a very brief frustration..{about a morning and 1 kilo of beans} I’m a happy camper..the isomac has proven to be a good investment, and I’m so glad a went straight to a HX machine, rather than a slivia or the like..it’s so easy to use...once I had the grind right of course !!!..now it a simple job of flushing the grouphead and PF if the machines been sitting for a while..then  dose ..a bit of a wiggle to dissipate the clumps and I’m good to tamp....while the 25 sec 30 ml shot is  being pulled I get the milk out of the fridge and get that ready for the off, as soon as the shot is pulled I quickly bleed the steam wand and away I go...Im sort of getting micro foam..and its certainly better than it was a few days ago..so room for improvement there....after the milk is foamed I serve the coffee to my missus or one of my mates, I then do it all again..and I’m sitting with four to six people with mine, while they are still drinking theirs..something I doubt would have happened with a slivia...Ive by no means learnt all i need to learn from this holy grail of infomation..but im very happy with my early days results

    so a thank you to all the people that have contributed to this site..as I’ve learnt an education here in just a few short days…you rock



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  • Dimal
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    Originally posted by simsy link=1227703805/0#16 date=1227962780
    Tommo - to save you some time I have just been researching various courses in Perth with the view of improving /starting some proper latte art - there are a few centres that do intro courses and most are about 3 hours long, but quite a range of prices that probably tend to reflect the profile/reputation of the trainer...PM me for specifics - cheers CTGTC
    Good stuff "simsy".... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

    CS Community to the rescue once more. Gotta love our little mob 8-)

    Mal.

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  • simskade
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    Tommo - to save you some time I have just been researching various courses in Perth with the view of improving /starting some proper latte art - there are a few centres that do intro courses and most are about 3 hours long, but quite a range of prices that probably tend to reflect the profile/reputation of the trainer...PM me for specifics - cheers CTGTC

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  • A_M
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    Originally posted by tommo link=1227703805/0#12 date=1227818081

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    Like I say to the missus, if you aint got the tools how can you do the job..LOL…that’s my justification anyway..
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    Oh I had a laugh at that, then I realised you were talking about coffee and not the other person ;D

    Originally posted by Mal link=1227703805/0#13 date=1227885265
    Gday Tommo....

    The best thing you can do now mate, is shout you (and anyone else in the household) to a Home Barista Course so that you learn the "right" way to do things from the very beginning. Lots of our Site Sponsors run such courses and may have service exchange arrangements with some specialists over in the West, so definitely worth a call....

    All the best,
    Mal.
    Mal is spot on... Training is often under rated but at the end of the day you can learn so much. Sometimes you may not recognise it but it also makes things so much easer when later on, you asking for advice... The little things you forgot will float to the memory space and things will make sense.

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  • tommo
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    mal
    good advice mate..I was thinking of doing just that....any idea how long these course run for. and the cost involved?

    but yes Im a great beliver in getting expert advice

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  • Dimal
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    Gday Tommo....

    The best thing you can do now mate, is shout you (and anyone else in the household) to a Home Barista Course so that you learn the "right" way to do things from the very beginning. Lots of our Site Sponsors run such courses and may have service exchange arrangements with some specialists over in the West, so definitely worth a call....

    All the best,
    Mal.

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  • tommo
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    thanks for the vote of confidence there Max…I’ve not a clue how to do the task of pulling a shot, or the grind, but thanks to sites like this one, I’m more confident about the choice of hardware..
    Like I say to the missus, if you aint got the tools how can you do the job..LOL…that’s my justification anyway..

    I’m sure this site will be a new place for me to hang around…..also thanks to all the site sponsors for their offers of help. But as I’m in Perth I wanted to source a local supplier,

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  • MaxPower
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    For a guy without a clue you sure made a good choice!!!

    Its such a good ride, it should come with a seat-belt!




    Ok ok... I know im not funny


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  • tommo
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    hey guys thanks very much your help..Ive plumbed for a Isomac millenium and an Eureka Mignon Electronic grinder..Ive not got a clue. as the topic says..but im going to enjoy the ride...thanks again for your help lads...oh and it looks great on the bench top..

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  • DiBort
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    Tommo;

    Look at the Isomac Millennium Due as well or the Isomac Tea. Any of this two machines due to their price range will allow you to get a $ 600.00 or 750.00 price range.

    Have if you need more information about this two look at my website.


    Regards

    Renzo

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  • Koffee_Kosmo
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    Originally posted by tommo link=1227703805/0#6 date=1227733882
    hey guys
    awesome response.
    Im in perth so a vist to your shops is out...

    things I want are , reliability, a classic look. cool touch wands and loads of stainless..LOL

    things i dont want are , plastic soft touch buttons. volumemetering , and a machine that breaks often...

    my budget is not large either, id like to spend up to $3000 wihch should include a grinder as well..
    Dont forget the Bezzera Galatea
    Its got all you have asked for exept the cool touch wands but they can be changed

    KK

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  • TC
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    Originally posted by tommo link=1227703805/0#6 date=1227733882
    hey guys
    awesome response.
    Im in perth so a vist to your shops is out...

    things I want are , reliability, a classic look. cool touch wands and loads of stainless..LOL

    things i dont want are , plastic soft touch buttons. volumemetering , and a machine that breaks often...

    my budget is not large either, id like to spend up to $3000 wihch should include a grinder as well..

    Hi Tommo,

    From our range, your want list suggests something like a Giotto, Diadema Junior Extra or a Minore II. Factoring in a good grinder (and your budget), Id suggest that you might set your sights on the Minore II. The updated model is due to dock any day and looks a whole heap better IMHO.

    All CSers will suggest that you dont economise on the grinder- buy the best you can and Id suggest that you budget at least $600 (or more). If the budget can extend a little, your choices will improve dramatically.

    Hope that helps....

    Chris

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  • tommo
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    Re: new user without a clue

    hey guys
    awesome response.
    Im in perth so a vist to your shops is out...

    things I want are , reliability, a classic look. cool touch wands and loads of stainless..LOL

    things i dont want are , plastic soft touch buttons. volumemetering , and a machine that breaks often...

    my budget is not large either, id like to spend up to $3000 wihch should include a grinder as well..

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