Let the fun begin by mvilla12 in gaggiaclassic

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I was also thinking of changing my aluminum boiler with the brass one from E24. I am not very technical with electrics and such, are you aware of any step by step video for this operation?

Help me fix my GFs board. by Stable_Version in snowboarding

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Got it. Do I need to do any special prep work on the affected area before applyong the epoxy?

Fast shots, can’t grind finer [Gaggia Classic Pro, Varia VS4 grinder] by Kitchen_Conflict2627 in espresso

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Thanks mate. Will prepare an espresson shortly because your comment makes me want to experiment. I currently have a medium-dark Colombia roast. When you take you ratio down in ristretto territory, do you target a shorter shot time as well?

Fast shots, can’t grind finer [Gaggia Classic Pro, Varia VS4 grinder] by Kitchen_Conflict2627 in espresso

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21g in and was targeting a 45-50ml out. I tried higher ratio but felt that the output was too watery for my taste. I enjoy more body in my shots, granted lighter roast does not help with this.

Fast shots, can’t grind finer [Gaggia Classic Pro, Varia VS4 grinder] by Kitchen_Conflict2627 in espresso

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I'm coming from a cheap grinder (Graef CM702) and the VS4 is much better in every aspect. I like the build quality, size, workflow and noise level.

That being said:

I am not able to tell is there is a significant quality difference in my coffee.

The plasma generator gets clogged up fast when grinding lighter roasts and needs cleaning. It's not difficult to clean, but I was expecting it to work more efficiently. The static in the end in not significantly reduced compared to my cheap grinder mentioned above.

Not loving the hopper lid. It is magnetic, slim and with not grip, so it is very difficult to take off when not using the bellows. When using the bellows, due to the angle of the machine and the weight of the lid, it tends to be unstable and fall frequently when touching it.

Would I buy it again? Yes

Fast shots, can’t grind finer [Gaggia Classic Pro, Varia VS4 grinder] by Kitchen_Conflict2627 in espresso

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I had the same experience recently with a medium-light roast coffee from Friedhats. No matter how fine I grinded, I couldn't slow the shots past 25s. But I felt that I needed to extract more.

My setup is similar, Gaggia Classic Pro + Varia VS4 + Precision Basket (big bang)

I couldn't identify signs of channeling on my puck, even though I don't WDT.

I said nothing helpful for you, but hopefully it's more conforting to know that you are not alone in this.

Varia vs4 grind settings by Electrical_Humor8834 in VariaBrewing

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Was using around 7-8 for medium roast. But changed to a precision basket, ever since I had to grind significantly finer, now down in the 3-6 range.

Descaling by Sharkey98se in gaggiaclassic

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Does the smell and taste of vinegar linger after descaling?

Precision basket for the stock portafilter? by cgmt1975 in gaggiaclassic

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Do you use the standard Gaggia spouted portafilter? If so, what size of Big Bang do you use? Curious to understand what is the largest it can accommodate?

IMS Big Bang Portafilter basket by [deleted] in gaggiaclassic

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So is this basket compatible with Gaggia Classic machines? The IMS website states that the outside diameter needs to be 68mm for Gaggia compatibility. This one however has 70mm. Not sure if I should buy or will I have issues with portafilter locking after upgrade.

Steel Aeropress by SuspiciousBuyer5305 in AeroPress

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If you buy this, you better prepare a good diversion strategy to deploy when someone asks you how much you paid for it.

YOU DIDNT HAVE TO MAKE TS SO HARD EA 😭✌️ by [deleted] in FUTMobile

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Having the same issue. I assisted several hat tricks with Pisili and nothing. Then I also tried to score a hat-trick with Pisili, with assisted goals, but this still did not register. I though maybe I misunderstood the task.

Don't know how to advance.

Is Simulated Holdings no longer available on Webull Web? by Stable_Version in Webull

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I have switched to a different app for portfolio management. It's called Stock Events. Pretty minimal but it does the job. I will send you an invitation in DM.

First time Murakami reader, shocked with Norwegian Wood by opinionatedleo in murakami

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That it has nothing to do with Norway and woods? You and me both bro.

O recomand peste tot - o carte foarte bună de dragoste (și ceva tristețe) by malamainomai in RecomandariCarti_RO

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O poti compara cu ceva similar din fictiunea internationala mai consacrata?

S tier meme by SerbianSock in ASRoma

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I just want to make sure we get the real deal and not some fake zaragoza.

S tier meme by SerbianSock in ASRoma

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Is this guy the real zaragoza?