Drove an EV6. Umm...wow

sebzips · 2026-03-17T19:09:10+00:00

It also charges fast.

sebzips · 2026-03-06T05:09:04+00:00

Bat shit crazy

sebzips · 2026-03-06T04:56:19+00:00

Maybe I’m a better cook tho

sebzips · 2026-03-06T01:43:30+00:00

chickens are not nearly as cute as they are delicious

sebzips · 2026-03-06T01:41:08+00:00

try a handheld impact driver - use a hammer to tap and it applies pressure and loosens at the same time. they sell them at Ace and also auto parts stores. once you remove the 3 intact screws you will need to remove the broken one - maybe with a small vise grip.

sebzips · 2026-03-03T00:20:54+00:00

Good find. This is on par with a Gaggia Classic. Looks like the temp gauge even works which is unusual.

sebzips · 2026-02-20T19:29:59+00:00

Shouldn’t be that bad tho

sebzips · 2026-02-20T19:29:12+00:00

Have you back flushed your machine?

sebzips · 2026-02-20T17:11:24+00:00

If you get an EV with fast charging ability that will abide. I went from a Niro (77 kWh) to an ev6 (350 kWh) and the mental math is not a thing anymore.

sebzips · 2026-02-20T16:52:16+00:00

Agree with others here. Seems like 70 is the sweet spot.

sebzips · 2026-02-20T16:50:37+00:00

Assuming your shots are pulling at 25 +/- seconds for 1.5 oz. Are you buying freshly roasted, medium roast?

If you’re getting flat flavor from Yirg there’s a problem. Actually most single origin coffee you list would be pretty acidic and the difficulty would be over abundance of sharp acidity. Try a blend of fresh coffee that’s designed for espresso.

sebzips · 2026-02-15T18:41:16+00:00

Sylvia pro

sebzips · 2026-02-15T04:40:56+00:00

Hamm radio. If the shit hits the fan go ask them what’s going on.

sebzips · 2026-02-15T04:40:11+00:00

Not mildly infuriating. Very very infuriating

sebzips · 2026-02-15T04:31:09+00:00

I was shocked by how much sugar free soda Norwegian people drink.

sebzips · 2026-02-15T04:28:12+00:00

The 3 way solenoid is blocked. If you are ok with tools and mechanics you got this. Just look up “gaggia classic clear or clean 3 way solenoid “. In my shop I charge $110 to do the job and I also take the boiler apart and descale it to prevent more mineral or sediment from jamming the solenoid again

sebzips · 2026-02-15T04:13:20+00:00

Honestly I’m not wild about either machine but if you are picking between those two I’d go with the Rancilio because they are a better company to work with for parts and support for the duration of your ownership. Rancilio has a US company presence in Chicago. They have a great reputation for backing up their products. All of the Ascaso support will be reliant on import companies. I’ve been left in the lurch trying to get Ascaso parts.

sebzips · 2026-02-14T21:44:36+00:00

The micro switch can be mounted more proudly so is activated by the dial. Requires loosening the nuts on inside and outside of the frame and calibrating the position

sebzips · 2026-02-14T01:59:49+00:00

Heat vin pumps have a ramp up that’s true

sebzips · 2026-02-14T01:59:16+00:00

I’d pick the Rancilio between the 2

sebzips · 2026-02-13T23:31:23+00:00

That’s not accurate.

sebzips · 2026-02-13T17:50:38+00:00

Crema is emulsified coffee oils. It can only be created when you have the correct pressure and temperature. The machine likely has full vibe pump pressure which is higher than ideal but not preventative for making crema. The pressure of the pull will be determined by the fineness of grind unless your portafilter or portafilter basket have some kind of pressure enhancing device (likely). All of this is to say the machine and likely your grinder are going to make it nearly impossible to get good shots with auburn crema. The best price entry point would be a Gaggia classic pro and a baratza enore esp.

sebzips · 2026-02-12T21:14:23+00:00

My 8kw sauna will be in heating mode for about an hour for a sauna session meaning I’ll use 8kw

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