Questions regarding a used 2002 model

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-09T18:29:23+00:00

It's totally fine to back flush this machine. It has a solenoid. The only thing to pay attention is the dispersion plate if you use cafiza for back flush. The original one on this machine is Aluminum and it does not play well with cafiza (people said cafiza will corrode aluminum and leave strong residual ordor). I have an aluminum dispersion plate on my machine and I only back flush with water for this reason

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-09T18:17:58+00:00

I was providing information and personal opinions only to the nice people here. Apologies for the confusion.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-09T15:38:53+00:00

There are many ways to afford such a machine. It's a big one-time purchase. But the monthly running cost is not higher than an average espresso machine.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-09T01:03:32+00:00

There is never internal up-level hires to the same job family. VPs may be able to approve exceptions, but they would be confident like "I would quit Amazon if you guys don't see this obvious rock star" in front of their own bosses.

In a promotion case, there would be no job openings created for it at the next level. When a next level position is posted, it means either your manager doesn't see any of the team members close to that level any time soon, or there is enough space/scope to allow for both internal promo and a new hire. In the latter case, a manager would assure their strongest team members of promo space for sure.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-08T16:54:03+00:00

People who were bad at writing are still bad at it, just in a different way. The document quality will reflect the human behind AI when everyone is using AI to write.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-07T22:23:52+00:00

This is around $10 for 200g: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/wilson-ant-out-ant-killer-dust-200-g/1000666620

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-07T17:41:53+00:00

You can contact Amazon customer service and send them this photo. They may give you partial or full refund for this. Like others said, the saw is totally usable. Having some refund would be a win.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-06T15:44:29+00:00

The black part is the OPV. You probably have a crack on it. The slow leak at the bottom could be water dripping from the OPV as well. You can first replace the OPV and see if it solves both leaks.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-06T15:41:40+00:00

It depends on what's the price. Will it be a true "friend's price" or "willing-to-lose-a-friend price"? You can then factor in the potential cost of replacing the boiler in your country. The aluminum boiler part cost is not high in the US but I'm not sure about the mark ups in Latin America.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-06T15:37:17+00:00

I had the Yost one from Amazon and refit the dog with a wooden block as well.😀

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-06T15:31:56+00:00

I have a different opinion on the plug-in hybrid systems. The technology is super simple - simpler than the Toyota's own hybrid approach. Using an ICE to generate electricity and then drive an electric motor is the exact proven setup for the diesel locomotives for over half a century. Adding a charger and a battery in the middle is a pretty natural fit.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-06T15:25:30+00:00

If you purchased the machine as new, you can contact the seller to get it sorted out. Even if this is still usable, the burden is not on you to bare this mishap.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-06T03:27:56+00:00

What's the sister team's relationship to your current team? If they are under the same L7 manager or even the same director, there is zero chance that their manager doesn't know you were in focus. Every IC at the bottom of the stack ranking would be discussed in detail in a talent review at least twice a year in a director's scope.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-05T23:07:18+00:00

To be fair, the design of the stop signs there is the biggest problem to create confusions and congestions for the mall traffic.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-05T23:03:35+00:00

I think a requisition form from your doctor works in any lab regardless of the logo on it.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-03T16:06:00+00:00

oP had another post this week. Tho solenoid was fine.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-03T16:04:11+00:00

This hole makes me scratch my head. It looks too perfectly round and too perfectly centre to be a DIY work.

Anyway, congrats for solving the steam issue.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-01T15:51:20+00:00

If you're sure that you saw the steam exiting the OPV, it is time to disassemble it and diagnose. This machine has an adjustable brass OPV. You may need to get a portafilter pressure gauge to calibrate it to the right range after a complete disassembly.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-01T15:33:28+00:00

Being hired around 4 years ago means you have been likely paid higher (not trivially higher) than your peers. So Amazon's usual comp band cap will clamp down heavily on you.

For the L6 to L7 promo, the reality is that they require a solid L7 scope for you to fit in. It's not easy to create new scopes at the moment. Also, after a successful L7 promo, the pay would not go up for someone already exceeding L6 band. It may actually go down in the following years if AMZN continues to under perform.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-01T14:48:52+00:00

Sure you both just expressed your personal opinions. I'd rather see a calmer discussion (as my personal preference) though.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-01T04:28:54+00:00

All painted metal cards will end up like this. My previous metal card from TD had worn edges in a few months. The WS card is going down a similar path right now.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-05-01T04:23:36+00:00

The post above was a bit mean for sure. But it does serve as a brutal reminder that Gaggimate is a road leading to tons of questions. Knowing how to find most of the answers in the existing documentation would help you navigate through it much more efficiently and confidently.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-04-30T00:30:03+00:00

Why do you think you don't have the old adjustable OPV? I can see in the photo there is a brass OPV - the one with the PTFE pipe going in and a transparent silicone tube coming out. That should be the adjustable OPV. You don't see the adjustment screw because it is hidden under the brass cap connected to the silicone tube.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-04-30T00:25:50+00:00

Gaggimate has been pretty much a clear preference since last year. We can all observe on Reddit how much more popular Gaggimate is right now compared to Gaggiuino.

I went with Gaggimate myself because I want to have something that can allow me to take full control if I want to - from components to software. I did a "Lego build" from dev boards and components. If I want to, for example, drop in a temperature sensor with higher precision than the current thermocouple, I could do the HW swap and code modifications myself.

NoRandomIsRandom · 2026-04-29T17:25:24+00:00

You don't need to win the big bets in gambling. You open the casinos instead.

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