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  • #16
    Re: Isomac Tea II or older Isomac Mondiale?

    Congratulations BR that’s a nice looking machine. Is it the Mondiale that has the optional aluminium handle? I hope there’s a grinder hiding somewhere in that kitchen…

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    • #17
      Re: Isomac Tea II or older Isomac Mondiale?

      @CJ.

      Thanks.

      There was an optional aluminum handle for it but that was being charged out at an extra $120. I wasnt too concerned with getting it as I actually want to invest in a bottomless portafilter instead.

      In regards to the grinder, theres a Mini Mazzer lurking over in another corner.

      @Supreme Roasters
      Thanks for the invite. Ill definitely take you up on that as I will be back (even if it only be for just a visit  ) Cant pass up a Yatala pie AND great coffee! ;D

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      • #18
        Re: Isomac Tea II or older Isomac Mondiale?

        Originally posted by 3D3A3E31002D303E2C2B3631385F0 link=1274795703/16#16 date=1275290075
        There was an optional aluminum handle for it but that was being charged out at an extra $120. I wasnt too concerned with getting it as I actually want to invest in a bottomless portafilter instead.
        Very sensible decision

        Originally posted by 3D3A3E31002D303E2C2B3631385F0 link=1274795703/16#16 date=1275290075
        In regards to the grinder, theres a Mini Mazzer lurking over in another corner.
        Thats good to know, I was worried you may be been packing preground stupidmarket coffee into your filter

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        • #19
          Re: Isomac Tea II or older Isomac Mondiale?

          Gday BR
          congrats on the purchase - the Mondiale is certainly a fancy looking machine. As was alluded to further up in the thread, Ive had some issues with mine, mainly relating to temperature. Having never played with another Mondiale, or any other HX machine for that matter, I could never be sure if my machine was/is faulty or if its just how it was designed or even if the problems were all in my imagination??

          Mine usually needs 25 - 30 seconds cooling flush to bring it down to the right temp before pulling shots. For at least the first 15 seconds of the flush the temperature is at or above 99 degrees C according to the grouphead thermometer I bought.
          I think my machine is the exception to the rule though, as all the other CS Mondiale owners seem to say that they never require more than a quick flush and even then only if its been idling for hours... apart from that issue, the machine gives excellent results.

          Id be interested to know how your machines set up - ie boiler pressure & group pressure, and how long (if at all) you need to run a cooling flush before its ready to go.
          all the best with it
          Geoff

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          • #20
            Re: Isomac Tea II or older Isomac Mondiale?

            Gday Geoff....

            Do you know how the Group Temperature correlates with the actual Brew Water Temperature to the top of the coffee puck?

            Mal.

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            • #21
              Re: Isomac Tea II or older Isomac Mondiale?

              Originally posted by 25080C000D610 link=1274795703/19#19 date=1275467386
              Do you know how the Group Temperature correlates with the actual Brew Water Temperature to the top of the coffee puck?

              Mal.
              Gday Mal
              there are a few graphs around on the web (plus a few that Eric gave me when I bought the thermometer from him) that show the puck temp is usually lower than the thermometer temp, but the difference isnt constant. It depends on things like the amount of time between stopping the cooling flush and starting the shot.  Im keen to give it a run with a scace some time to check it properly.
              Geoff

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              • #22
                Re: Isomac Tea II or older Isomac Mondiale?

                Hi again Geoff....

                You dont need a Scace Device you know. If you own a CS Digital Multimeter or something similar with a Temperature capability, and a bead form of the Type K T/couple, youre cooking with gas...

                Just prepare an espresso shot in the normal way and as you are about to lock in the Group Handle, feed the tip of the T/couple over the lip of the basket so that the bead is resting equidistant between the centre of the puck and its circumference, holding it in place while you lock the GH in firmly. The insulation on these T/couples is very tough and can withstand many, many uses in this way.

                If you have a CS DMM, then you could also avail yourself of the CS Monitoring Software that goes with it and chart the progress of the brew temperature profile during the pour. Otherwise, you will just need to observe and manually record. Either way, this method replicates perfectly what is required, since you are pulling an actual espresso shot, not simulating it and it is so simple and inexpensive to do.

                Worth a try mate, Ive been doing it this way for quite a few years now and I still use the original T/couple I started out with. All the best....

                Mal.

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