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  • #61
    Hi AntC1946
    I wonder if you would be willing to share your decision making process between the VBM Domobar Junior and the Rocket Appartamento? What were some of the things that swayed you to the Rocket over the VBM?
    I am ever hopeful that I might be able to upgrade someday and these 2 are already a part of my shortlist so I would be interested in another users real life experience between these 2. Did you bench test any others when you saw Chris or just these 2?
    Of course I will go in to a sponsor and test myself when the time comes but want to get a feel from others as well.
    Cheers
    Shannon.

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    • #62
      I'd be interested also as the domobar jnr has popped up on my radar today as a possible contender

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      • #63
        keen to follow this thread! looking to see the difference between appartamento and the giotta plus.
        Also, is the Rocky grinder good enough to use with the Rocket Appartamento?
        Last edited by f4rinx; 5 November 2016, 03:06 PM.

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        • #64
          Originally posted by K_Bean_Coffee
          It definitely is. Rocky can do the job. ....however, you will probably want to upgrade in the near future so bundling your machine with a new grinder could be worthwhile.
          Cheers, Paul
          yayyy!!!thanks!!

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          • #65
            Been speaking to Chris from Talk Coffee and he's been an awesome help with giving honest reviews about the appartamento and the different grinders Quick reply, honest service and excellent knowledge. Much appreciated. Thank you!

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            • #66
              Thanks for this Paul! i think you're right, getting a new machine with the new grinder is definitely the best option hehehe :P Appreciate it!

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              • #67
                Newbie here! I've just bought myself an appartamento and I'm loving it so far! My question is: am I best turning the machine on only in the morning and evening when I'll be using it then turning it off or should I just leave it on? I've heard two different answers on this so would like a final answer. Thank you in advance

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                • #68
                  New machine,lucky you!

                  Hello endiz,
                  Any and all domestic electrical appliances with the exception of fridges/freezers should be turned off when not in use ,we even turn off our smart TV etc,yes the microwave seems to remain on (hard to reach the power point).
                  Unless you intend serving coffee's all through the day,keep the thing off.My work staffroom has the espresso machines on all day,being commercial HX machines someone is regularly helping themselves to the machine from 7.30 through to 4.00pm....!
                  In my humble opinion , domestic electrical appliances have so much electronics on board ,you are prolonging the life of the appliance by switching off when not needed,being a new machine it does heat up quickly anyway.
                  Good luck with your new interest,great way to start your coffee journey,lucky duck.
                  My two cents worth anyway,
                  cheers,
                  Mick.

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                  • #69
                    Great advice Mick...

                    Mal.

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                    • #70
                      Originally posted by Shannon View Post
                      Hi AntC1946
                      I wonder if you would be willing to share your decision making process between the VBM Domobar Junior and the Rocket Appartamento? What were some of the things that swayed you to the Rocket over the VBM?
                      I am ever hopeful that I might be able to upgrade someday and these 2 are already a part of my shortlist so I would be interested in another users real life experience between these 2. Did you bench test any others when you saw Chris or just these 2?
                      Of course I will go in to a sponsor and test myself when the time comes but want to get a feel from others as well.
                      Cheers
                      Shannon.
                      Hi Shannon and apologies for not replying earlier. We were only looking at the two machines as we have a small kitchen with not too much bench space. Looks wise I liked the Appartamento while Sue preferred the VBM. Chris demoed them both and we then chatted about them. The point that focussed me more of the Appartamento was Chris's advice that it would be the easier machine for home maintenance. As we live in Tassie I will be doing the work and I thought it an excellent point. We have not regretted the decision in any way.
                      Tony

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by emdiz View Post
                        Newbie here! I've just bought myself an appartamento and I'm loving it so far! My question is: am I best turning the machine on only in the morning and evening when I'll be using it then turning it off or should I just leave it on? I've heard two different answers on this so would like a final answer. Thank you in advance
                        Hi emdiz. Since working with our Appartamento I am turning it on around 7am ready for a coffee at 8am. I then don't turn it off until after lunch unless we are going out - I prefer to minimise unattended electronics in the house as we have had a few incidents in the past!). I tried turning it off after the morning brew but found we had too many people dropping in on the off chance of a coffee. Being retired means we are often at home. If we are out for the day but reckon we would like a late coffee then I turn it off and back on again when arriving home.

                        So, to look at your situation, I would be turning it off and then back on again.

                        Tony

                        PS: they make great coffee don't they?!

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                        • #72
                          Originally posted by AntC1946 View Post
                          The point that focussed me more of the Appartamento was Chris's advice that it would be the easier machine for home maintenance. As we live in Tassie I will be doing the work and I thought it an excellent point. We have not regretted the decision in any way.
                          Tony
                          hi antc1946 what do you mean by easier to maintain? i'm deciding between these two as well.

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