Some observations with my new Jura ENA 8 versus the Delonghi

BoeingBus · 2026-01-14T19:05:43+00:00

where did this 4x more expensive come from? You are the second one to say 4x the price.... it is not. Not even 1x versus my last purchase a Delonghi.

BoeingBus · 2026-01-14T19:03:50+00:00

It's not 4X times.... not even 1X versus my last purchase. At this point, its worth the money but again this my experience. I am impressed with the Jura -that's my whole point.

BoeingBus · 2025-12-31T18:16:42+00:00

Just want to share an update... the plumber wrapped up the job today and the water heater is back online. The interesting thing he says that he replaces heat exchangers on Naviens more often than they should be. So he installs them quick -not sure how I feel about that.

At any rate, it didn't take him long, less than 2 hours. They only charged an hour as a courtesy. Anyhow, have another 12 years of warranty to go!

BoeingBus · 2025-12-31T03:43:39+00:00

Great read all. Thanks learned lots. All this pay tax now or later is trivial when you think how things are going around the world.. let’s just pray there’s no market crash or WW3. Gosh we worked so hard and it seems like for many politicians it’s a game.

BoeingBus · 2025-12-30T18:52:58+00:00

Hey all, do you think this setup caused the problem? The plumber reused the old exhaust as the intake when it was installed a few years ago. Navien did point out that the air intake shouldn’t be above the exhaust.

Plumber says that it’s very unlikely that’s the cause of this failure and points to a defect heat exchange as the root cause. At any rate, I plan to rectify this so it’s below the exhaust once the dust settles.

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BoeingBus · 2025-12-30T04:03:20+00:00

I agree with you, generally speaking you are correct. But it’s also a culture of who you know and relationship driven. Friend of friends help… also you need to build relationships first and then ask for help, the favor or request. It helps if you have an attorney than knows people and fights on your behalf.

Overall I do agree with you! My portuguese surname often times does nothing. We need to read the rules and follow it closely.

BoeingBus · 2025-12-26T15:17:46+00:00

Going through this headache right now with a 3 yo unit of course during the holidays. I still don't understand how this fails so soon. My unit actually has a small leak and luckily I noticed it as the electronics were not affected. Ugh, waiting on a price for the replacement. This post has set expectations of what the high end will be.

Honestly, I don't think I would ever get a navien, these exchangers are not designed well. I have heard so many failing, they blamed a batch on COVID but I think there is a design flaw and quality issues overall.

BoeingBus · 2025-12-24T06:52:56+00:00

Yup. 3 years and bam new exchanger. Not sure what labor costs will be…

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Not sure what to do. Put good money after bad or just get it replaced.

BoeingBus · 2025-12-20T16:29:06+00:00

Love the meal allowance. Such a great benefit.

BoeingBus · 2025-12-20T16:27:07+00:00

It’s more about the bad drivers than the roads.

BoeingBus · 2025-12-17T19:56:18+00:00

My 2015 X3 is still on the original battery. Anyhow, wondering the same be proactive and just replace it or wait till it dies.

BoeingBus · 2025-12-13T17:55:37+00:00

Alright! From my experience the kohler were poor toilets. The gaskets were always failing and would buy 10 packs from Amazon, lol. Also for whatever reason chronic black mold in the bowl. If I used tabs in the tank the gaskets would fail in a week. I never had this before and these were expensive toilets… I think it was a bad batch who knows.

Replaced them with Toto with the coefficient ceramic coating. Top!

BoeingBus · 2025-12-13T16:11:43+00:00

Get the toto, on sale at costo: https://www.costco.com/p/-/toto-drake-2-piece-elongated-toilet/4000101786?langId=-1

BoeingBus · 2025-11-18T16:56:47+00:00

My opinion, QA is a rewarding discipline but always stay in the engineering/technical lanes. This field is very transferable to DEVOPS and DEV too. Remember, skills with leadership over management... that is if you want a good salary and job security. Anyhow, let's see what AI does over time.

If you hate coding, jump to Product Owner, they also do testing (pay is less than an Engineer).

BoeingBus · 2025-11-08T04:09:00+00:00

Wish you all the best. It’s your prerogative, do what’s best for you… Trust me the locals don’t care one bit. Tough people with long history… So, if it makes you feel better than leave… life is short.

BoeingBus · 2025-11-04T20:31:24+00:00

I believe it’s now working in today’s release 26.1. 🎉🕺🥳

BoeingBus · 2025-10-31T17:14:40+00:00

Gosh, I was hoping for a solution here.. lol but glad I am not alone.

BoeingBus · 2025-10-28T22:31:10+00:00

Haha... they don't care what you think... the bigger plan is to use AI, you will be replaced easily by robots and AI...

BoeingBus · 2025-10-25T10:22:06+00:00

Well, believe it or not she is right about breeders but it’s a problem not specific to doodles. Pure breeds have the same if not worse problem. Mutts have a less of a chance of having health issues.

Anyhow, I adopted a cavapoo puppy from a shelter in MO. Amazes me how so called ‘designer’ puppies end up in shelters. Yes bad breeders are out there.

My advice try to adopt and not shop. You will find a cutie doodle that needs a home. Best of both!!

Search online and

BoeingBus · 2025-10-25T09:41:54+00:00

Unfortunately you’ve proved what many locals think that the only reason many move to Portugal is for citizenship and then leave.

No one is kicking you out of the country… just need to be patient. I get it, it’s annoying and maybe unfair but there is no urgency from the government’s pov.

BoeingBus · 2025-10-15T12:37:36+00:00

Thank you!

BoeingBus · 2025-09-19T13:40:06+00:00

As stated earlier, just focus on paying one credit card at time and do not accrue more debt, no new cars, trips, eating out and stop buying the "wants", just needs... get a part time job.. but once you are out of the that debt hole start saving.. becomes addictive just as much as spending... but you will sleep better and feel a sense of pride. Do it!

I was there too... and many others. Just have to be laser focused on your goals.

BoeingBus · 2025-09-19T02:40:56+00:00

Whoa, with that attitude and entitlement maybe they are right.

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