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Re: Well well, how do you do, in new here in this section!
Ive taken to splitting the double and having a single morning short black and using the other single shot in my milk based drink.
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I was taught this techique when I did the Sunbeam course. I now use it all the time, even with the double spout. I find it easier to get my tamping level using this approach.Originally posted by 202A3F2828273335460 link=1252629872/15#15 date=1252978305On the few occasions I have used it, I tamp by resting the bowl of the single grouphandle on the edge of the bench rather than the spout.
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got a pic of that brett, interested to see how it turned outOriginally posted by 40504756561011121A1511220 link=1252629872/17#17 date=1252987480I hacked my second handle using a jigsaw (metal cutting blade) and a Dremel to tidy it up. Best thing Ive ever done for $0 extra outlay. I swap the blind filter between the handles depending which Im using so I can conveniently backflush. This system works brilliantly becasue I drink doppio ristretti most of the time and love the look of the naked... um... handle...um....blush...
cheers
warren
EDIT: Found some info on home barista, ill do it tonight!
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Im the other way around.... :
Rarely use the Double GH for its intended purpose, 95% of the time use the Single as we dont dont drink single shots around here so no point in using a GH that splits the shot. Only the Naked or the Single..... 8-)
Mal.
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I use my single spout handle all the time...... its what my blind filter sits in ;D
Great stuff WSully!!
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I hacked my second handle using a jigsaw (metal cutting blade) and a Dremel to tidy it up. Best thing Ive ever done for $0 extra outlay. I swap the blind filter between the handles depending which Im using so I can conveniently backflush. This system works brilliantly becasue I drink doppio ristretti most of the time and love the look of the naked... um... handle...um....blush...
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Nah dont really care for the single, and dont really see a use for it, it will achieve the same single shot as naked, plus i get to check my distribution too, i had a naked for the silvia and loved it, taught me alot but i sold it with the silvia to fancy pants. Got any hacksaw blades Flynn?Originally posted by 68627760606F7B7D0E0 link=1252629872/15#15 date=1252978305You might want to consider buying a separate naked rather than hacking up your single.
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Arise, Sir Tampsalot and take your position at the Round table
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apologies to the non-GPP owners)
You might want to consider buying a separate naked rather than hacking up your single. On the few occasions I have used it, I tamp by resting the bowl of the single grouphandle on the edge of the bench rather than the spout.
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Well well fancy pants!, thats a lovely silvia you have there! ps should have given you the container for that click clack lid! lol now i have it hanging around!
Now, to my Update!
She has arrived!, my lovely Giotto Premium Plus and Best Grinder is here from the lovely Serge from Go Barista!, and as Flynn suggested.....i have now achieved full GPP-dom ;D
Serge pulled it all out of the box for me and gave me a quick run down on what was what, My initial impressions where......WOW, now thats a machine!
I took her home, unpacked her, filled her up, turned her on and gave her a prime and let her warm up for a while(bout 30mins)
Had a play with the "best" grinder whilst i was waiting for the GPP to warm, coming from a Rocky i was blown away by the grind speed and the larger dose, very impressed with the looks, but almost amused by the gap between the doser and teh body of teh grinder where grinds get stuck......what the? a bit of clear silicone will fix it but seriously...what the! anyhow not overly concerned as its an easy fix
The GPP was warm now so i proceeded ,throwing in some beans, adjusted to get a decent grind, dose, tap, distribute, level, tamp, lock and pull into a hot espresso cup and taste, bit too fast so 1 click on the Best and gave it another go, and WOW, so so so sweet!, i couldnt believe it!, i had the PIDed silvia and i thought it produced sweet shots but WOW!
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Poured another 2 shots steaming milk at the same time 8-)(sorry just love mentioning that!) he he same time, (such a novelty coming from a silvia!) poured in the average milk, taste and OMG
that is an amazing difference! Now i really know what you are all truly on about with regards to high notes and true body!
I poured another with the double synesso basket and single PF, and streached the milk(beautiful microfoam this time! so easy with this machine), but what a pain that single PF is!, i dont have a tamp stand though, anyone good with a cutter of some description and wants to earn some spare change? AM?
, i want to change it into a naked to check distro and so it will take a triple too!
Im now siting at work missing my GPP like crazy! Im so happy with the purchase and so is the missus!, cant wait to get home and have a play all afternoon and all night long!
cheers to all who guided me on my upgrade journey!, bottoms up!
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And here I am with my regular home setup and warrens previous home setup sitting on my bench for the weekend and drinking warrens delicious home roast.Originally posted by 3531170E0E0B14030C620 link=1252629872/6#6 date=1252649870all i have at this very point in time is a plunger, whole beans and no grinder! ;D
Theres no shortage of capacity for coffee producing at the fancypants household this weekend.
I feel for you man.

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Will do den, and thanksOriginally posted by 79585353544E3D0 link=1252629872/10#10 date=1252653964Hes a nice guy too.Say hello to him for me and congrats on your upgrade!
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With Upgraditis like that I will wait to see the next purchase
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Avidly waiting to hear what will become 9 and 10 on your list. ;DOriginally posted by 65646E7D63667C0F0 link=1252629872/9#9 date=1252653346In the last 5 months I have purchased (in order):
1. SB EM4800
2. SB EM6910
3. SB EM0480
4. Quaha Napoletana II (built-in grinder)
5. Mokita Combi (built-in grinder)
6. Isomac Granmacinino
7. Compak K3 Elite
8. Rocket Giotto
Sold 1,3,5 & 6. Have kept 4, 7 & 8.
2 is at the SB service centre awaiting a repair quote (theyve had it 3 weeks already).
Hes a nice guy too. Say hello to him for me and congrats on your upgrade!Originally posted by 585C7A636366796E610F0 link=1252629872/0#0 date=1252629872Serge from Gobarista has come up with the goods
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In the last 5 months I have purchased (in order):
1. SB EM4800
2. SB EM6910
3. SB EM0480
4. Quaha Napoletana II (built-in grinder)
5. Mokita Combi (built-in grinder)
6. Isomac Granmacinino
7. Compak K3 Elite
8. Rocket Giotto
Sold 1,3,5 & 6. Have kept 4, 7 & 8.
2 is at the SB service centre awaiting a repair quote (theyve had it 3 weeks already).
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Thats a hell of a sales job there KK, nice work!
and welcome aboard to the pointy end WSully
Oh and additional bonus points awarded for attempting the extremely difficult "ask for permission via SMS" move.
Some have perished just trying it! I applaud your attempt
*claps* ;D
Caff.
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