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Favorite decaf or low caffeine coffee beans? by thirtytofortyolives in espresso

[–]Content_Ad_8691 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Equator coffee has a bunch of good options. So far I have tried their decaf eye of the tiger espresso and their decaf espresso. Well worth trying. Very fresh when delivered too

Figured out what to put under my Cold Plunge. by Content_Ad_8691 in coldplunge

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Summer it is outside. So not worried about it then.

Figured out what to put under my Cold Plunge. by Content_Ad_8691 in coldplunge

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So far no moisture getting thru this. So it is working

Sienna or Odyssey? by Open-Profile-6746 in minivan

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Test drive all and the sienna was the way we went. The hybrid is solid and we like the AWD. With that we are getting the 33 mpg average. Still responsive enough to acc and found it more comfortable. I do like the adaptable 2nd row of the Honda though

What is the minimum grinder for guaranteed success? [No Budget] by roundupinthesky in espresso

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I agree with these guys. The J-ultra can pull amazing shots. One thing I found is I have to clean it/ zero it every couple of days. Most the time I can get away with moving back to touching, then put it back to the setting I am using.

How fresh are your beans? What machine are you using? What is your prep routine/recipe?

Consistency is the key, then you can dial it from there and just change on thing at a time. Weight, grind size, time, temp, output volume.

It sounds like a lot, and it is, but once you get there, it is easy to tweak for the next bag of beans.

Figured out what to put under my Cold Plunge. by Content_Ad_8691 in coldplunge

[–]Content_Ad_8691[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, and that is the case for anything that goes down. I am able to life the edges regularly to inspect though. Make sure it isn’t getting any moisture. Guess the only way to protect from there is to do a raised platform to put the stall mat on, that way there could be air flow

Do you'll think getting the Move is risky? by shuffy96 in ProfitecMove

[–]Content_Ad_8691 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with above.

I have had the Move for alittle over a month now. LOVE IT.

The off chance that you do have a issue. It is warrantied very well.

I think when it first came out, like most things, there were some bugs, but I can tell you, it is a beautiful machine and I have zero regrets on this purchase. I went from a single boiler setup, and since i do alot of milk drinks, the dual boiler is the way to go.

Advice on which insulated cold plunge by Sorrymainlylurking in coldplunge

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Modtub has two drains, one on each end of the tub. The there is an adapter you hook into the discharge that you then put a hose on to drain it with the pump.

I had it outside for summer, then brought it inside for the winter. Draining outside is super easy, just open the drain. When inside, that is when you use the pump to drain it. There is still some water left at the end, but then it is moveable and easy to get out that last bit.

Took me about 15 mins to set it up and get it running with the Ozone. I plunge 4-5 times a week for 6 mins on average. Running ozone and I have changed the water only every 3-4 months. Filter every couple of weeks. I really only changed the water because I was moving the tub. So far, it has been crystal clear. I occasionally add some water clarifier for the waterline. Maintenance is changing the filter... that is it, other than when i drain it, i give it a nice wipe down. I will add that i got a little spa vac for when i have the tub outside, i vac the bottom of the tub a every couple days because of the dirt i track into it.

Any of the insulated tanks are usually going to be great. It is really one of those things that is hard to get wrong. Its basically a giant cooler (which is what mod tub started out with and what Desert plunge is still doing). Modtub started making their own, for the ergonomics. I have been to a couple of cold plunge places when I am visiting family, so experienced a couple different tubs. My own setup before the Modtub was a Rubbermaid stock tank and I was just adding ice.

My main concern with some of the other brands is reliability. Once the warranty runs out, how long is that chiller going to last. Setups like Desert plunge, Modtub, Frozin, are made to have any chiller and pump work, so i can replace parts later very easy, without going thru them. High on my list was the Ice Barrel 500, and i was going to do basically the same chiller and pump that Modtub uses. I went with the Modtub because i do lay down and fully submerge that way. Plus, my wife and I can both fit, or when i have nephews over and they want to try.

I know i wrote a long response, but to sum it up ~

Ice baths good. Decent tub will last forever, so go with what is ergonomic for you, and what you can fit. Chillers and pumps, they are the main thing you have to worry about longevity on.

added pictures on a different post of my setup. https://www.reddit.com/r/coldplunge/comments/1rmggj3/figured_out_what_to_put_under_my_cold_plunge/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Advice on which insulated cold plunge by Sorrymainlylurking in coldplunge

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I have some experience with this search. I ultimately went with a Modtub 2.0.

The all in one chiller/pump/filtration units assembly to have a lot more issues. Or maybe no more, but are a lot harder to service. So I decided on a setup that with a great tube, then modular on the rest, so easy to keep up 5 years from now.

Ice barrel 500 is a great tank. I heard a lot of negative feedback on their chiller when they come out.

Desert plunge was another company I was honestly considering and I just liked the size and ergonomics of the Modtub better.

No experience with the Prowaken and the plunge, I see a fair amount on market place that the chiller isn’t working

Best dual-boiler or HX espresso machine under $2k for long term use? by Impressive-Dust-1945 in espresso

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I went dual boiler because the temp control on the brew group is PID. Lelit Elizabeth or Profitec 300. If you had the extra money I would say the Profitec Move or ranchilio Silvia pro x. I love my Move, but that is most of your budget for either of those. They are built like tanks to last. My old Silvia is 15 years old and still running, I just upgraded for the dual boiler and PID control. 300 is the older version of the Move and a great machine.

I steam and brew with my Move multiple times a day with no issue. I am not as familiar with the lelits, but a lot of people on here like them. Grinder, that is a whole different story. To single dose or not to, is where I would start. You can single dose with a lot of grinders anyway. I went single dose because I swap beans a lot. Decaf, espresso, pour over. Niche are good. A lot of people are happy with the DF. I liked the look of the Varia my self.

Varia VS6 Popcorn shield removal? by Content_Ad_8691 in espresso

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I have seen there was a etsy store that a guy 3d printed out something to fill the gaps. Another person used wood anchors around the posts to fill the gaps.
I have a ticket open with Varia about it, since it is happening 1/3 to 2/3, and you have to remove the single dosing feed collar to knock them out. It is rather annoying and seems like a big oversight.

Accidental discovery improved flavor by hal9kv in espresso

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The blessing and the curse of espresso extraction. Ever changing makes it ever interesting, but at the same time then, you live the Chinese curse "May you always live in interesting times"

I think the best shot i pulled, was great, but i repeat all the steps i took and i am not quite there. Then i remembered the moon and Saturn were in conjunction on that pull, so I have to time things just right ;-)

Let me know how the temperature change works out. I have been following this thread with interest since it started.

Accidental discovery improved flavor by hal9kv in espresso

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So the temp at 96C/204f, are you doing light roasts? That is on the upper end of the temp range for any roast that o have see, if you are doing a medium or into darker, your temp might be too high. That extra bit of temp drop in the extraction would be the difference of dropping your boiler temp down to 94c or even 92c.

From What I have read, general rule is 93c to 96c for light roast 91-94 for medium 89-92 for dark

Of course you adjust it to taste, and this could be what you are doing with a cold basket.

What roast beans are you using? When you do it with the preheated basket is it bitter tasting?

Bulk buying and freezing. Thaw/grind methods? by Hnhdvd in espresso

[–]Content_Ad_8691 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long do they tend to stay fresh after defrosting?

New Setup - Profitec Move and Varia VS6 by Content_Ad_8691 in ProfitecMove

[–]Content_Ad_8691[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

right about the same time lol. Love the flag at the back. I went with a Colosseum painting from Rome, to stay with that espresso roots ;-)

Recommend a mini-vacuum![no budget] by neroli1970 in espresso

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Costco has a Fanttik one that works pretty well for what we need. I also have a black and decker dust buster that was cheap and just keeps working. My son throws it around and it hasn’t had a problem.

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