New owner confusion??
New owner confusion??
Yesterday I plunked down the cash for a new Mini after being completely disgusted with my Breville.
I have not taken possession of the new machine yet.
My question is: I ordered the 15A machine but was told that I needed to buy the converter cord because the cord on the machine is set up for 20A.
Does this mean that they are actually sending me a 20A machine with the switch flipped (so I can convert it to 20A at a later date should I wish)?
Thanks!
I can't wait to get the new machine!
I have not taken possession of the new machine yet.
My question is: I ordered the 15A machine but was told that I needed to buy the converter cord because the cord on the machine is set up for 20A.
Does this mean that they are actually sending me a 20A machine with the switch flipped (so I can convert it to 20A at a later date should I wish)?
Thanks!
I can't wait to get the new machine!
All that you should think about doing is pouring in some good water and dialing in your grind, tamp, pull.
Check to be sure how many amps the circuit breaker is on the circuit you are using. Most modern kitchens use 20 amp breakers but cheap out and save a few pennies by using 15 amp outlets. If this is the case for you just switch the outlet for a few bucks and run your machine in 20 amp mode.
Although insulating boilers sounds great and will save a bit of money on electricity it seems to be rather involved for the payback and to my knowledge few owners have bothered.
Enjoy your machine; I've had my VII for 11 months and love it,
Mark
Check to be sure how many amps the circuit breaker is on the circuit you are using. Most modern kitchens use 20 amp breakers but cheap out and save a few pennies by using 15 amp outlets. If this is the case for you just switch the outlet for a few bucks and run your machine in 20 amp mode.
Although insulating boilers sounds great and will save a bit of money on electricity it seems to be rather involved for the payback and to my knowledge few owners have bothered.
Enjoy your machine; I've had my VII for 11 months and love it,
Mark
The avatar is my first love (actually tied with scuba diving).
It's me racing last year. I wondered if someone would ask me about it since it's not coffee related (although a bunch of caffeine helps me to get the cobwebs out of my head while screaming around at 170mph ).
I will only have about 3.5" of clearance between the top of the machine and the cabinets so heat is something I'm worried about.
It's me racing last year. I wondered if someone would ask me about it since it's not coffee related (although a bunch of caffeine helps me to get the cobwebs out of my head while screaming around at 170mph ).
I will only have about 3.5" of clearance between the top of the machine and the cabinets so heat is something I'm worried about.
If its going 170 its probably not what I thought it was but what brand/model is the bike?zoey wrote:The avatar is my first love (actually tied with scuba diving).
It's me racing last year. I wondered if someone would ask me about it since it's not coffee related (although a bunch of caffeine helps me to get the cobwebs out of my head while screaming around at 170mph ).
It 'was' a Suzuki SV650. I superbiked it with a 3mm over, high compression pistons, hot cams and a boatload of other modifications. The bodywork is from a Ducati 999.
I put an on-board camera on it last season to help me figure out where I can pick up a few tenths of a second here and there. Here's a link to some video around Brainerd International Raceway. It' just a warm-up lap but, you get the idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIDjJejEFlk
I put an on-board camera on it last season to help me figure out where I can pick up a few tenths of a second here and there. Here's a link to some video around Brainerd International Raceway. It' just a warm-up lap but, you get the idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIDjJejEFlk
I found a pretty photo!
I guess it's time to head upstairs and fire up the stand-by Proteo Barista machine for another shot.
Even though it's a junkie little machine, it pulls better shots than the Breville. It has has never needed repair since I bought it in 1997.
The Breville kacked on me one month after the warranty ran out It cost me $32 to mail it from Minnesota to Illinois (one way) for repair and they won't be able to get to it for a few more weeks. Heck, it will probably cost me more in shipping/repairs than it's worth.
Thus, I got tired of the frustrations surrounding the inconsistencies and ponied up the $ for the Spaz.
I'll put both machines up for sale on Craig's List as soon as I get my "Real" machine. :D
I guess it's time to head upstairs and fire up the stand-by Proteo Barista machine for another shot.
Even though it's a junkie little machine, it pulls better shots than the Breville. It has has never needed repair since I bought it in 1997.
The Breville kacked on me one month after the warranty ran out It cost me $32 to mail it from Minnesota to Illinois (one way) for repair and they won't be able to get to it for a few more weeks. Heck, it will probably cost me more in shipping/repairs than it's worth.
Thus, I got tired of the frustrations surrounding the inconsistencies and ponied up the $ for the Spaz.
I'll put both machines up for sale on Craig's List as soon as I get my "Real" machine. :D
I figured I was pushing it posting 3 bike photos on an Espresso machine site as it was but here you go. The Moto Morini is an 82 3.5 Sport I bought new. There's also a Daytona Orange BMW R90/S bought new in 1976 as well as an 89 Honda Transalp, a fully restored 1973 BMW R75/5 & my wife's 02 BMW R1100S. At one time I was up to 19 motorcycles but I've simplified my life in some areas in recent years.zoey wrote:NICE!!! What a collection! Now, what about that Morini?
Well, considering that I crash at least once a year while racing.......I would have to say that espresso is much safer.
Heck, it costs me about a grand per weekend to race (provided I don't crash). I could own my own coffee plantation, a custom 10 group machine, and my own French maid if I didn't race for a few seasons
I can't wait to see what fuel is going to run me. Last year it was $18.10/gallon and I usually burn through about 15 gallons a weekend
A set of tires ran $350 and last one weekend.
I'm starting to think that dropping $2K on a coffee machine isn't such a big deal.
Heck, it costs me about a grand per weekend to race (provided I don't crash). I could own my own coffee plantation, a custom 10 group machine, and my own French maid if I didn't race for a few seasons
I can't wait to see what fuel is going to run me. Last year it was $18.10/gallon and I usually burn through about 15 gallons a weekend
A set of tires ran $350 and last one weekend.
I'm starting to think that dropping $2K on a coffee machine isn't such a big deal.
Depends how often you touch that steam arm!! I've been riding motorcycles for 43 years & I'm still kicking but it is getting crowded out there on the road. The past few seasons I've spent more time exploring waterways in my kayak then dodging brain dead drivers in cars. Much more relaxing!coffeeowl wrote:
Over all I think espresso coffee is a safer hobby isn't it? :)
Precisely why I spend more time on the race track than on the street! It's just getting to be too dangerous on the street. If I am out and about, it's usually a lazy Sunday morning on way-back roads where the corn is tall and the air is fresh.:D
I would rather crash at 80+mph on the track than at 20mph on the street.
I would rather crash at 80+mph on the track than at 20mph on the street.