Haven't been on here in an age, decided after my last machine purchase the best thing to do is not read about what else is out there.
In the last little while though I got an urge to upgrade my old rig (Expobar office control), the control board hasn't worked on it in a few years (manual pour only) and after its last service, the tech suggested an upgrade would be in order in the nearish future.
Was browsing trademe and came across a 2nd hand Astoria CK-E.
Talk about needing to go back to basics, grind and dose is completely different from my old machine, I was pretty adept at getting consistently good shots from the double basket, have only run about 10-15 shots so far, but still a ways off getting it right.
Read through the brewing tips for E61 above, whilst this isn't an E61, I figure the techniques would apply for all. Not entirely sure Ive got the quantity / dose right yet.
Has anyone used a machine similar (also known as Wega Lyra? I think)?
Any tips for getting the most out of a commercial machine (still have tank and vibe pump).
Not liking the steam tip one little bit, new tip doesn't look too expensive though
Cheers
Sen
In the last little while though I got an urge to upgrade my old rig (Expobar office control), the control board hasn't worked on it in a few years (manual pour only) and after its last service, the tech suggested an upgrade would be in order in the nearish future.
Was browsing trademe and came across a 2nd hand Astoria CK-E.
Talk about needing to go back to basics, grind and dose is completely different from my old machine, I was pretty adept at getting consistently good shots from the double basket, have only run about 10-15 shots so far, but still a ways off getting it right.
Read through the brewing tips for E61 above, whilst this isn't an E61, I figure the techniques would apply for all. Not entirely sure Ive got the quantity / dose right yet.
Has anyone used a machine similar (also known as Wega Lyra? I think)?
Any tips for getting the most out of a commercial machine (still have tank and vibe pump).
Not liking the steam tip one little bit, new tip doesn't look too expensive though
Cheers
Sen



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