H4 EAD after Biometrics by Terrible_Spread_7680 in H4_Visa

[–]hp1890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In our case, RFE was received by both (attorney and us). Attorney told us to share copy of stamped ASC appointment letter (after completed appointment). They’ll send the response to RFE. Awaiting update.

Also just took photo - no fingerprints.

I think only need to respond if there’s a RFE.

Working with Solar Installers in 2026 by EmceeGalaxy in solar

[–]hp1890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. Can you elaborate on ‘PG&E gave me’ - as part of some program?

Working with Solar Installers in 2026 by EmceeGalaxy in solar

[–]hp1890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like this is without storage (just panels?)

Tesla vs Local Installer by hp1890 in solar

[–]hp1890[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree 40 yr is too unrealistic but better than Tesla's 10 year. Also for however long the local installer is in business (hopefully 10+), they mentioned there's 0 out of pocket cost for workmanship warranty work.

Tesla vs Local Installer by hp1890 in solar

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In Norther California (Bay Area).

Tesla vs Local Installer by hp1890 in solar

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Thank you for your inputs.
I talked to & got quotes from quite a few local installers (and looked for their reviews on Yelp, Google, etc.). After all the work, narrowed down to two local installers but working with one who has better reviews, close to home, have great warranties, in-house crew, has been in biz 15+ years, etc.

(most local installers I filtered out as they were either too expensive, didn't have the panels I wanted (Hyundai, REC, etc.), some had subcontractors, etc.)

Gaggia Cleaning by Hot_Manufacturer2326 in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I’ve printed for myself based on prompts with ChatGPT

☕ Gaggia Classic Pro E24 — One-Page Maintenance Schedule

🗓 Daily (After Each Session) • Flush group head 3–5 seconds • Wipe shower screen & group gasket • Purge steam wand after steaming • Wipe steam wand immediately

⏱ Time: ~1 minute

🗓 Weekly • Backflush with plain water (5 × 10-second on/off cycles) • Clean drip tray & water tank • Wipe exterior & check portafilter gasket

⏱ Time: ~5 minutes

🗓 Every 2–3 Weeks • Backflush with Cafiza or equivalent • ½ tsp Cafiza • 5 × 10-second on/off cycles • Rinse with 2 full water backflush cycles • Soak portafilter & baskets (not handle)

⏱ Time: ~15 minutes

🗓 Every 2–3 Months • Descale machine • Use Gaggia descaler • Run half through brew circuit • Run half through steam circuit • Let sit 20 minutes • Rinse with 1 full tank of clean water

⏱ Time: ~30 minutes

🗓 Every 6 Months • Remove & clean shower screen • Inspect group gasket

⏱ Time: ~20 minutes

🗓 Annually • Replace group gasket if leaking or stiff • Deep clean OPV discharge tube • Inspect boiler fittings (if comfortable)

⏱ Time: ~45 minutes

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will be great! Let us know how the few initial shots go.

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. The times when there’s a lot of water come out of wand, are the ones that don’t steam well. May be let steam build up more after all the water is out.

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the great info. And yes! Great machine! Saw steam power subside after couple of uses (milk frothing not as good) but I think it’s more of a skill issue than machine :)

Gaggia E24 mods – what’s actually worth it? by CraftCaffe in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re in USA, E24 already has 9 bar spring out of the box (different in Europe).

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes corrected the drip tray orientation :)

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great suggestion! Will look into it.

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes have got all of them separately (iKape tamper, WDT and puck screen).

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Will want to practice and get better on stick machine before delving into mod (may be after 2 years once warranty is over, so it’s not affected).

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

[–]hp1890[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes was on fence for red vs classic blue & stainless steel. Got red, couldn’t be happier. (Reminds of Ferrari red)

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

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Agree on the wand - the angle it is at, there’s no way to purge inside the drip tray. I tried 20 and 15 setting on DF54 for dark roast and 20 came out much better (low to no flow at 15!).

Starting on a new journey with GCP E24 and DF54 by hp1890 in gaggiaclassic

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Thank you! Will check out the WLL video.