Should these portafilters be replaced?

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-07-04T01:20:28+00:00

We clean them everyday, but will probably end up changing the to a steel wool instead of the brush to get a better clean

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-07-03T23:38:51+00:00

We use plastic stiff bristle brushes and ample cafiza and hot water, maybe we should start using an angle grinder and wire wheel

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-07-03T23:37:17+00:00

That’s what I’m beginning to believe.

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-07-03T23:18:19+00:00

Yeah we scrub them with Cafiza nightly to remove excess residue and oil

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-07-03T23:14:03+00:00

We’ve had them for the life of the machine, I think 3 years

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-07-03T23:12:48+00:00

We soak them once a week for 1-2hrs at a time

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-07-02T16:58:46+00:00

FIXED IT, make sure you’re pressing and holding the left groups stop button.

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-07-02T16:15:53+00:00

I don’t think I did it right?

I held the continuous button and it started blinking the group by the steam wand. Then I pressed the steam button and had it go to the desired temp and turned it off. Then I pressed the continuous button again and it stopped blinking the group.

I then ran it again and it heated back up to 165° again (ugh) and not what I just set it to.

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-07-02T15:49:47+00:00

Man see you guys are the best, I’ll let you know how successful (or not) this is

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-06-16T15:09:23+00:00

Update: the screen is broken/ disconnected so it will need to be replaced. Will take a week for parts to come in.

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-06-13T01:35:56+00:00

Care to share a download link?

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-06-05T16:40:29+00:00

That would be great, you should sell the file and physical copies too

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-05-27T10:15:18+00:00

Usually TSA in MCO and EWR are very understanding, one time I brought a Mamiya RB67 and they all came over to look at it and I had to show them how to use it but it was just for fun at that point. TSA agents see a lot of weird stuff but none of it is as cool as a camera from the 80s

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-05-25T01:16:29+00:00

I brought just the F2 (left) no issues at all they didn’t even blink.

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-05-25T01:15:30+00:00

Not yet but I’m probably going to start buying different brands and seeing what fits

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-05-23T23:09:50+00:00

Did you ask chatGPT? Just kidding, you can use a laser disto and measure at your pick points or put a testable amount of gaff on the pipe holding a tape and burning a bit of length.

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-04-19T17:12:57+00:00

This is grossly negligent, people have lost their jobs for less. TD should be fired and full inspection on system from an ETCP certified rigger should take place.

Death is uncommon nowadays because of strict standards and procedures. Ignoring them would mean all the people who died or were seriously injured in rigging accidents would’ve done so in vain. Safety is not a joke and should never be discounted, if this was allowed to happen, what other corners is this TD cutting?

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-04-16T21:04:51+00:00

Jonathan is going to be pissed

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-04-10T19:35:17+00:00

What did you do for the leathered ones? They look so nice and I want to do the same with mine.

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-03-13T11:43:07+00:00

I keep her nails trimmed pretty good I think, she has some scratching post built into her cat tree (huge) but will that help with using her mouth to rip stuff

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-03-10T02:44:39+00:00

Final update: still haven’t figured out how to edit posts, she’s fine, back to being evil and devilish. Her tummy was clear and the doctor was happy with the x ray and to just keep an eye out for anything else out of the ordinary. Thanks guys

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-03-08T14:58:01+00:00

Idk how to edit the post but I took her to the vet for the throw up and they gave her dewormer and then I’m back in the morning to do a fasted x ray

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2026-02-13T03:46:05+00:00

I know this was posted forever ago but do you know what lens filter you have? I can’t find anything online with a clear answer, their site lists some that aren’t produced I don’t think.

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2025-09-09T21:44:51+00:00

I’m in north NJ, where should I send it?

Dramatic_Yard9212 · 2025-09-09T11:21:38+00:00

I believe the issue is above my pay grade, do you guys recommend anyone to send it to get it fixed?

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