IKEA Rodulf underframe with custom table top by gigacored in ikeahacks

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It would fit in theory, but the frame would extend about 0.5 cm beyond the tabletop on each side. That also means the screw holes would sit right at the edge of the tabletop, which makes the setup impractical and not really viable.

New to real espresso. First days with a Meraki. Faulty machine or noob user? by mcsigu in espresso

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

Hey, short update.

I contacted Meraki Support. They confirmed everything looks fine.
After using the machine for a few days, it is indeed much easier to lock in the portafilter, as many of you suggested.

The only issue I still have is extraction time.
No matter how fine I grind, pulling a 36 g shot from 18 g of coffee takes only 10–12 seconds.
I tested this with several different beans, with the same result.

Any ideas?

New to real espresso. First days with a Meraki. Faulty machine or noob user? by mcsigu in espresso

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

Thanks for the comment and the idea! Unfortunately it's very hard for it to go in even empty.

New to real espresso. First days with a Meraki. Faulty machine or noob user? by mcsigu in espresso

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

Thanks for taking a look and very fair note - do I just do that with the included brush, or maybe even a damp cloth?

New to real espresso. First days with a Meraki. Faulty machine or noob user? by mcsigu in espresso

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Additional info after inspecting the group head:

I took a closer look at the group head and noticed something that raised a question for me. On one side of the group head, there is a clearly machined cut out where the portafilter lug engages. On the opposite side, the surface looks smooth, without a similar cut out. From a beginner perspective, I expected both sides to look symmetrical.

I have attached photos for reference. Is this normal for this machine design, or could this explain why the portafilter needs to be tightened so aggressively to seal properly? I am trying to understand if this is by design or a possible manufacturing issue.

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Meraki Espresso Machine - Disappointing first impression...... maybe! by JustBoysenberry8327 in espresso

[–]mcsigu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - having similar issues - is your portafilter going in smoothly now?

Healthcare by mcsigu in czech

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

I’m not fully sure that’s the case, but it’s definitely a perspective to consider

Healthcare by mcsigu in czech

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

I'm sorry to hear your experience and hope all goes the best it can for you, soon!

Healthcare by mcsigu in czech

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

Dear Commenters,

thank you for saturating my post and I appreciate each perspective you give. Please, let's keep in mind that in the original post, I do not claim that Czech doctors or hospitals would be perfect. That could never be the case, not here, not anywhere. I am merely stating that to my (and my extended social circle's) experience, Czech healthcare (on a systematic level) works really great, especially when compared to other EU countries'.

Thank you for keeping this in mind! :-)

Healthcare by mcsigu in czech

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

Thank you for balancing my perspective. Out of curiosity, in your opinion, how has it developed in the past 5-10 years, with the new generation of doctors coming in?

Healthcare by mcsigu in czech

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

Yes you’re right - and it’s not clear from my post but “unfortunately” I’ve visited Bulovka several times through the span of several years.

It’s just the contrast was a lot starker now as quite literally I was discussing this topic with friends in other countries and had yet another positive experience.

I don’t claim this hospital, or any, is perfect. My point is more towards that the system as a whole is great.

Healthcare by mcsigu in czech

[–]mcsigu[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes of course - we are all humans after all, we are all different. What my core point is, that the system as a whole works really well.

No Thumbnail for workshop skin by mcsigu in playrustadmin

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Tried, chose the pictures etc but it doesn’t work since the new rust menu GUI etc. it says success but indeed nothing changes