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Greenlai replied to a thread Lelit PL62 Mara — typical lifespan? in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

Hi Thunder, Sorry to read about the woes from your machine. A HX like the Lelit should be pretty bulletproof. I would try a good descale (look up...

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Greenlai replied to a thread Faema Carisma S1? in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

Yeah, grouphead thermometers aren't cheap. You can try DIY for a fraction of the price if you are handy with a welding torch. A guy on Home Barista...

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2 Weeks Ago

Greenlai replied to a thread Faema Carisma S1? in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

Just to clarify further, the boiler temperature/pressure determines the brew water temperature that sits in the heat exchanger A boiler...

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Greenlai replied to a thread Faema Carisma S1? in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

I guess the temperature you set depends on what you're tasting. Some beans call for higher brew temperatures, others taste better at lower...

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2 Weeks Ago

Greenlai replied to a thread Faema Carisma S1? in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

From the Coffee Parts website, the Faema double baskets they sell come in 12g, 14g, 21g, I think that's why I thought these were 14g.

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2 Weeks Ago

Greenlai replied to a thread Faema Carisma S1? in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

It may well be 18g as its deeper than my 14g basket that came with my Grimac La Uno. I tend to dose 15-16g on the Faema basket. When I updose to...

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Greenlai replied to a thread Faema Carisma S1? in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

I think we are confusing boiler pressure that determines brew temperature and brew pressure controlled by the OPV. Excessive boiler pressure will...

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3 Weeks Ago

Greenlai replied to a thread Faema Carisma S1? in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

I set it between 0.8 - 1.2 bar for most coffees. Darker roast 0.8 bar to tame the bitterness, lighter roasts up to 1.2bar to get more chocolatey...

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