Originally Posted by
ozscott
Rick i do my own work maintaining my 30 year old machine also. I have done the rotary pump, pressurestat, solenoid, group seal, new flared copper pipe for the volumetric feed, serviced seals for steam wands, replaced blow off safety valve etc. I also lagged the boiler years ago and doubled the time it takes for the pressurestat to kick in.
Great fun. Mine runs on a 15 amp GPO.
Ĺove the microfoam from that boiler!
I too like naked PFs to watch the pours and check on dosing and tamping.
But for the general reading public...the first port of call for better coffee is good boutique roasted beans or well done home roasted (better after practice).
Cheers