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I just want to start out by saying that this is my first espresso machine. As a first time owner I could not be more amazed. Me and my girlfriend were able to work it right away. The steam wand took some getting used to because of the powerful wand I first experienced espresso on. I use the...
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I use this thing on every shot to clean the screen and the gasket. It works super well at getting all those little pieces that don't seem to want to come off. The measuring spoon is nice because I don't have to use any of my kitchen measuring devices or get a scale out. I have yet to find need...
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I stick this thing under the edge of my Astoria/Melkonig K30ES and it is so nice to have. Any extra grounds that decide they aren't being brewed today get caught instead of littering your counter or table. The tamp pad is nice because it is just long enough for a portafilter, so you can grind...
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Finals is here everyone. Make sure to watch those caffeine doses and don't stay up to long or grades will suffer!
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For the home barista's like myself, this is an awesome tool. It allows me to clean up the area after I get done making a few drinks, as well as helps me keep my grinder nice and clean. It sweeps away the finest of grinds leaving your work space nice a clean.
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Michael Rosso ♦ Ian you are so correct Pallo makes all kinds of awesome tools to make maintenance and cleaning easy.
This thing is the bomb for beginners like myself. It helps give us a feeling for how much pressure is the correct pressure as well as allows anybody to fine tune their grind because it takes the human error out of it. It fits my 58mm portafilter excellently and i can definitely tell the...
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A A Ian,
This tamper is a great training tool. We had one here when I first started (it's since disappeared and it's rather upsetting) and it was very helpful while Maryann and I learned how to use all the machines on our own.
I got this tamper with my Expobar Office Lever Plus and absolutely love the thing. Both me and my girlfriend use it all the time and love the weight as well as how even of a tamp we get with it. I definitely recommend it. Great for the price too!
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I do not seem to be getting much steam power out of my Expobar Office lever. I was wanting to try some other tips to see how they work. What would you all recommend?
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dongio2 Ian, I have a fairly new Office Lever and I have not had any problems with steaming, however I'll share some of the tips that I've found help :
* making sure the water tank has enough water
* clean the tip regularly, you might have some milk that has hardened inside the tip. Before frothing I ritually do the following: purge steam out of the want first, froth milk, purge steam again, wipe steam clean with a towel with water. I followed that same ritual previously on an super-automatic for 5 years and never had any steaming problems, unless I failed to clean the steam tip. It's tedious, but I think it will save you grief in the long run.
Additionally, if you have the newer Office Lever models I was told by the staff that the single hole tip would provide plenty of power and was ideal for the machine, (my experience so far with the steam after nearly 2 months has been very good)
If you already do all these, maybe you might have a different issue to which the staff might provide some additional light. I hope this helps
Ian Shirley I found that it was just technique. I had to get used to the machine. Even though I've master the microfoam with the original tip, I just ordered the rattleware 4 piece set from the accessories section. I will tell you my findings.
Do the Expobar's take water filters when using a reservoir and if so, which one?
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A A Ian,
Expobars do not take a water filter per say. They do, however, come with a water softener that you place on one of the tubes in the water reservoir.
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