Recent content by donpepingarcia

yeah, I like the price.....I already drop enough $ on cigars, I dont need to start buying $20 a pound coffee. Although I'm sure I will at some point. lol That's it, the PID. Ok, more consistent pulls due to constant temp. got it. I think they cost like $350 if I remember...

Re: Rancilio Silvia Esp Beans/redbird beans/Silvia temp booster people on that home barista thread really dig the red bird beans......I agree with many on there regarding the dark chocolate and nut flavors. Seems like a great deal for the 5lb bag. They do talk about experimenting with different...

I think I was packing too much and not cranking the handle far enough. Last 6 pulls have been perfect, knockwood. Those redbird beans you recommeded are outstanding.......thankyou.

Rancilio Silvia rebuild aaalright, one last grip/concern, and then I'll shut up. :o I've pulled 6 shots from my 'rebuilt (?) (had boiler corrosion issues and leakage issues out of the handle area) ($175) Silvia...... 3 of the shots were just about perfect (except the beans I'm using are...

very interesting......i can see that happening with the lemon peel taste.....thinking the shot may be off when in fact it was intended. got the machine back yesterday. I freaked out, because I put water in, walked away, turned on the machine, and i found a half gallon of water all over my...

yes, the redbird beans have been shipped. I was curious about the 'Killer Beans' brand espresso beans. I've read they are ridiculously good, but they looked very expensive if i remember correctly. Dave

Machine and beans here this week....solid. Have you personally tried these 'killer beans' for sale? My buddy sent me a link to the web site, but if I remember correctly, these beans were sickly expensive.

done.....ordered a 5 pound bag. thanks for the reccomendation.

that's right, i remember reading that the backpressure will divert, worst case scenario. I will do that for sure, a lot more straight backflushing I should realize my water isnt' great. I use an RO/DI unit for a reef tank, and the sediment I get from the salt water mixing bucket is pretty...

That is exactly what I remember doing with it to find the right grind now that you mention that......., I'd go a bit too fine, the Silvia choked, or waited way to long to start dripping (probably not good for my Silvia), so I'd back it off the grind a bit to find the right setting. Well, I...

I've got a Silvia and a Rocky as well......What # grind typically works for you? Does it depend on the beans used? Just got my Silvia back from Whole Latte Love.......so I havent used it for a while..........had to go in for a full rebuild. Thanks, Dave, new member....