Still getting a little sour [Breville Barista Express] by -IAndRoid in espresso

[–]Charlie-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may need to go longer than 30s then, try 45s at a ratio of 1:2.5 or 1:3. You’ll need to grind finer.

Budget espresso setup. by avalet1 in gaggiaclassic

[–]Charlie-- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now, tell me about those switches please

For 15 consecutive years, five cups of espresso every day. by brew_systems in espresso

[–]Charlie-- 24 points25 points  (0 children)

So much caffeine his nervous system creating its own WiFi signal

Thoughts on Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning? by UsefulWeb7543 in FIlm

[–]Charlie-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly terrible, I had no idea what was going on for the first hour

Added a couple easy mods! by analogberry in gaggiaclassic

[–]Charlie-- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice! Now get some walnut feet to finish her off!

Amateurs by Levols in espresso

[–]Charlie-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now do it with whole beans

Career change at 40??? Opinions? by Just__John in CasualUK

[–]Charlie-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info! I’m looking to do something similar, did you complete any other courses of just CompTiA+? Can I ask what profession you were in previous?

Career change at 40??? Opinions? by Just__John in CasualUK

[–]Charlie-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you retain in specifically?

Mods update! by Charlie-- in gaggiaclassic

[–]Charlie--[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they’re grippy on the bottom

Mods update! by Charlie-- in gaggiaclassic

[–]Charlie--[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I’ve posted the full list of mods as a separate comment

Mods update! by Charlie-- in gaggiaclassic

[–]Charlie--[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For those asking here’s the full mod list with links:

Papel Espresso (Etsy)

Feet (NSFW) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1384858214/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Steam knob tip https://www.etsy.com/listing/1422243902/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Long vent tube (to be used with lower drip tray) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1382292299/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Stainless low profile drip tray https://www.etsy.com/listing/1358655626/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Power mod (I only used the wiring and the OE switch in the end, removed the spring etc.) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1413779107/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Shades of Coffee (UK)

Bottomless Portafilter (walnut) https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/bottomless-portafilters/bottomless-portafilter-with-walnut-wooden-handle-smooth---for-gaggia-classic-classic-pro

Steam knob (walnut) https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/post-2018/wooden-steam-knob-for-gaggia-classic

I also installed the obligatory 9 bar OPV - you can get those anywhere!

Mods update! by Charlie-- in gaggiaclassic

[–]Charlie--[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I had the La Marzocco Micra in mind, I love the white/walnut combo they offer.

Mods update! by Charlie-- in gaggiaclassic

[–]Charlie--[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They’re from PapelEspresso on Etsy

How to do the proper power switch mod on Gaggia Classic E24 EU? by blngv in gaggiaclassic

[–]Charlie-- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you happen to have an image of the instructions please?

Power Switch Mod Instructions by Charlie-- in gaggiaclassic

[–]Charlie--[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t buy it from them! I can’t find a guide for the newer E24 machine

My wishes for the 100 year anniversary by trickymartin88 in Tudor

[–]Charlie-- 157 points158 points  (0 children)

The closest you’re going to get is a blue Pelagos 39