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I have an Aeropress that's like six years old -- bought it used. I've never tried the inverted method and today when I tried it with plain ol' water, it was dripping down the sides of the plunger like the seal wasn't great. Could I solve this by just replacing the rubber part? I have no idea how to troubleshoot a specialized coffee tool.
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Vegetable posted:I have an Aeropress that's like six years old -- bought it used. I've never tried the inverted method and today when I tried it with plain ol' water, it was dripping down the sides of the plunger like the seal wasn't great. Could I solve this by just replacing the rubber part? I have no idea how to troubleshoot a specialized coffee tool. yeah you can just pop off the rubber gasket and put a new one on
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Sep 29, 2021 19:58
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If you know the version of the Aeropress, you can probably just get a replacement part. https://aeropress.com/product/plunger-seal/ That said, it's pretty inexpensive to simply get a new one. No idea what shipping would be on it.
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Sep 29, 2021 19:58
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You can buy a replacment rubber plug for a few bucks, but I don't know if the ones they sell now are compatible with older Aeropresses. I thought they tweaked the geometry a bit over time but I could be wrong.
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Sep 29, 2021 19:59
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I'm going to ignore the dumb derail and instead post the beautiful coffee beds the Clever dripper is making if you take it slow. It looks like a brownie! I originally wanted the Clever Dripper because I didn't want to stress about careful pouring. But since I'm apparently doing it anyway I might as well get a pretty pour over. Maybe one of them knockoff chemexes or a nice ceramic V60 or something.
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Sep 29, 2021 20:17
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Cannon_Fodder posted:I would love a gooseneck. I brought it up with the wife and we'll float the idea for a christmas gift this year. I'm lucky that we already had a variable temp electric kettle, so I just got a heatproof glass gooseneck jug for pouring. Cost me a grand risk of like $40. It had a leather wrap cheeks so it matches the chemex nicely Re: filler chat - hasn't been an issue for me so far, I've been following the instructions and also my chemex is a 10 cup so the spout is like a loving roof gutter. Also holy poo poo when I posted about my new set up in a thread I have only lurked and never posted in I was expecting to get rightly ignored not kick off a page long derail about punching folks on the Internet what the gently caress
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Sep 29, 2021 20:18
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kemikalkadet posted:I forgot to add, this is something I did as well. Replaced the old black rubber one with a nice new silicone one. I had a thought while I was typing my post out, when I descale I never backflush with the descaler. I wonder if there's some blockage internally before the water gets to the part of the solenoid I can remove, although I'm not sure why that would cause it to gush like it does. Oh also there's no point to backflushing with descaler; as long as you're running some through the group you're hitting everywhere scale can build up. bizwank fucked around with this message at 21:33 on Sep 29, 2021 |
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Sep 29, 2021 21:31
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bizwank posted:The thing is, there's no way in which the machine can fail where it would suddenly produce a lot more pressure then it should, and certainly not more then could overcome by a tight Turkish grind. The only way OPVs fail is by letting more water drain back into the tank then they should, which would result in less pressure at the group, not more. It sounds like your issue is most likely water escaping between the basket and group gasket and running down into your cup to mix with what little of it is actually going through the grounds; if you're not looking for this specifically it can be hard to spot. You've already replaced the group gasket so we know that's good, plus you aren't getting leaking during backflushing, correct? That points to your coffee basket as possibly being the issue, specifically the rim of it not sitting flat against the group gasket. If you're knocking it out on something hard this can dent/flatten it down to where it won't seal well anymore. Take it out of the portafilter and place it upside down on a hard, flat surface, then see if you can see any light under it. Or, just try another basket and see if you have the same issue. When you say leaking between the basket and the gasket do you mean running down inside the portafilter? That's interesting and something I hadn't thought of, there's definitely nothing escaping from the outside of the portafilter, it gushes from the spouts. I was getting a little bit of leakage when backflushing before I replaced the gasket unless I really cranked it in there, think I had a dodgy one from Rancillio because it always rotated a bit too far before it locked in. Since replacing it, it seals fine though. I have the same problem with both the stock 16g Rancillio basket and an 18g VST, they both seem level across the top. I'll take a video when I next get a chance which probably won't be until Sunday afternoon.
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Sep 29, 2021 23:12
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have you considered punching it?
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Sep 29, 2021 23:14
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Ok Comboomer posted:have you considered
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Sep 30, 2021 00:25
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kemikalkadet posted:When you say leaking between the basket and the gasket do you mean running down inside the portafilter? That's interesting and something I hadn't thought of, there's definitely nothing escaping from the outside of the portafilter, it gushes from the spouts. I was getting a little bit of leakage when backflushing before I replaced the gasket unless I really cranked it in there, think I had a dodgy one from Rancillio because it always rotated a bit too far before it locked in. Since replacing it, it seals fine though. I have the same problem with both the stock 16g Rancillio basket and an 18g VST, they both seem level across the top. If you let the machine get up to coffee temp (heating light goes out) then run water from the group without the portafilter in place, is it a nice chill flow or is it steamy and gushing out?
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Sep 30, 2021 04:07
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Got a ridiculous deal on a Flair signature and a JX-Pro on FB marketplace, I was quick on the draw.  https://i.imgur.com/9H2lYNe.gifv E: will try two at once, just to see how it feels, then sell the Neo and one grinder
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Sep 30, 2021 05:44
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Obviously need to record a video of yourself John Woo dual-wielding espresso shots.
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Sep 30, 2021 06:14
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Not sure if I've seen a cat with a better "this is what you spend your money on??" expression.
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Sep 30, 2021 06:23
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Cannon_Fodder posted:I'm torn on Hoffman. This right here? Don't do this. Nobody cares who you want to punch in this, the coffee thread.
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Sep 30, 2021 06:38
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I’ve never seen Hoffman without a comfy sweater so he could be hiding a surprisingly ripped bod under there, uneverkno
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Sep 30, 2021 07:54
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Roasting chat : decided to order a Bullet to replace the Behmor I've been using for 3-ish years. Pretty excited to ramp up the scale of my home roasting and be the coffee guy in the holiday season... November delivery is the estimated time from Docent but who knows when it'll happen. Edit: nothing like a huge purchase like this to trigger all sorts of bad with money buyer's remorse but ah well, it'll pay for itself if coffee costs 15bucks per pound.... Right?? Mr Newsman fucked around with this message at 11:56 on Sep 30, 2021 |
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Sep 30, 2021 11:51
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Mr Newsman posted:Edit: nothing like a huge purchase like this to trigger all sorts of bad with money buyer's remorse but ah well, it'll pay for itself if coffee costs 15bucks per pound.... Right?? at least with poo poo like that, if you decide you don't like it you'll probably lose all of a couple hundred bucks reselling it, everyone wants one
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Sep 30, 2021 13:00
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Any recommendations for coffee shops or roasters that deliver (through the post) in Portland? I'm going to be there for a month but unable to go into the city due to covid restrictions.
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Sep 30, 2021 16:20
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Stupid Decisions posted:Any recommendations for coffee shops or roasters that deliver (through the post) in Portland? Extracto is doing free home delivery, based on zip code. It is a no-touch delivery as well. Best roaster in the city, IMO. They can also drop it in the mail.
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Sep 30, 2021 17:00
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First impression, first shot going from Neo to Signature: a 20g dose is a lovely thing. Looks like I should have done the Classic or better from the beginning, as the main downside of the Neo is it's the only one that can't be upgraded to use the Pro 2 (bigger) brew head. Still, it was a good learning tool as I had to run 2 shots a day so I got lots of practice and side by side experimentation!
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Sep 30, 2021 18:44
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qutius posted:Extracto is doing free home delivery, based on zip code. It is a no-touch delivery as well. Thanks for this, looks like a good one . Have ordered and my zip code is included for the free delivery so another bonus.
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Sep 30, 2021 22:38
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Espresso tonic was a success 
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Oct 3, 2021 01:08
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Top it with some whipped cream. A local cafe here makes a drink called Snowy Plover that's espresso, soda water, and fresh whipped cream and it's friggin great.
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Oct 3, 2021 01:20
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Went to a cafe (now sadly closed) that did a cold brew on ice served with a side of sparkling water, made with nitrogen. They called it a Black Fizz, and it was loving incredda.
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Oct 4, 2021 09:56
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Stupid Decisions posted:Thanks for this, looks like a good one They roast some outstanding beans. Hope you enjoy them!
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Oct 4, 2021 18:17
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If someone is selling a baby gaggia on Facebook Marketplace for $100 how stupid would I be to buy it knowing that I prefer light roasts and only have a Baratza Encore?
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Oct 6, 2021 21:41
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RichterIX posted:If someone is selling a baby gaggia on Facebook Marketplace for $100 how stupid would I be to buy it knowing that I prefer light roasts and only have a Baratza Encore? $100 is a good price for one of those (condition depending) and it’s capable of making good coffee out of the box, but if you want to do light roasts with it you might consider installing a pid kit. A gaggia classic kit should fit right in since the internals are (per youtube) the same. An encore isn’t a great espresso grinder but if you’re willing to remove the stepper detent, or use a double-walled portafilter basket, you should be able to get something decent out of it after a little experimenting, and if you love it you can upgrade later. On the other hand if none of that sounds fun to you, there’s plenty of other ways to spend $100 on your coffee habit. Put that money into some single origin beans or something.
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Oct 6, 2021 22:12
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Need some advice on what to do in this unfortunate situation: A family friend heard I'm "into" coffee (in that I have an espresso machine & grinder rather than getting it for 99c at Speedway) and got me 4 bags of Kona coffee. A really nice gesture; except that the coffee is pre-ground (much too coarsely for espresso). I'm tempted to just run the grounds through my grinder... I tried it once but the results weren't great, and suffice to say, no amount of tamping makes the grounds usable for espresso as-is. Any suggestions? edit: This stuff (Koa Grande Domaine) to be specific If it makes a difference the grinder is an OXO Brew Conical Burr sarcastx fucked around with this message at 14:54 on Oct 7, 2021 |
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Oct 7, 2021 14:46
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Just make pourover? Preground isn't gonna be great for much of anything, really. Make giant vats of cold brew. oh, just noticed it's actually really nice coffee. Hm.
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Oct 7, 2021 14:58
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silvergoose posted:oh, just noticed it's actually really nice coffee. Hm. Right. And I pretty much exclusively drink espresso because I'm a prissy bitch - I don't have any gear for pourover (though I guess I can break out my Aeropress)
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Oct 7, 2021 15:01
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Try making a spro-over with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5oYzEVQKpA
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Oct 7, 2021 15:04
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sarcastx posted:Need some advice on what to do in this unfortunate situation: I would make a fuckton of cold-brew (and then probably try to figure out a way to put weed in it), but I like cold-brew. Echoing calls to do pour-over (never too late to drop $20-40 to get a V60 or Chemex, just to -like- have. I know there are Maybe try using it for cafes con leche or baking or flavoring meats or some other type of thing that you’d never use nice espresso for
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Oct 7, 2021 15:20
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James Hoffman had good results regrinding ground coffee with the very important caveat that you feed it into the grinder just a little at a time. In fact, in doing so he actually had to grind finer than normal to achieve the same coarseness as a normal grind with whole beans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IjFfl-8Gu8
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Oct 7, 2021 16:37
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Thoughts on calibrated tampers, the kind where they have a spring loaded thing so you know you pressed right or whatnot? Are they worth their cost?
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Oct 7, 2021 20:19
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Not really. Tamping with consistent force isn't really all that difficult. The thing that's actually worth getting is a self-levelling tamper. These tampers are designed in such a way that they ensure you get a level tamp every time. Many of the self-levelling tampers are also calibrated tampers as well, it's just that the self-levelling part is much more valuable than the calibrated weight part.
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Oct 7, 2021 20:27
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Does anyone know the name of the double walled cups hoffman has? He said it in some video but going back through them would be quite a chore.
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Oct 9, 2021 02:00
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kruve?
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Oct 9, 2021 02:17
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hypnophant posted:kruve? yeah that's it, thanks. my memory turned it into "krave" which didn't work in google.
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bizwank posted:Running down the outside of the portafilter, perhaps in back. I've seen this twice before, and both times the user was also sure all the water was coming out of the spouts. Just got round to looking at this again. Did a another descale this time but more thoroughly, did a 3 hour descale with some new stuff with a hot boiler rather than running some random old delonghi stuff through in about 20 minutes. Set up a camera to film a shot pulling and it... pulled normally. It maybe started channelling earlier than it should but perfectly drinkable and no instant gushing. I'm still left with a really wet puck though so I think there might still be a problem with the solenoid. Here's a pic of the puck after pulling a shot and water flow when the boiler is up to shot temperature, flow seems fine.  https://i.imgur.com/J3OA5DO.mp4
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