This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Here are some pictures I found for the installation of the autofill:http://www.brewtusgroup.com/rt/fileroom?&layout=bg&top.title=&main.fi=leroot_id=103&main.fileroot_name=documents&main.ctrl=filemgr.list&m= ain.relative_path=%5CUser+Folders%5CJenni%5CPlumbing+Water+Line&main.vi= ew=fileroom.list&top.title=%5CUser+Folders%5CJenni |
Good idea on the Brute, coming in from the back instead of the top. Didn't think of it! If you've gotta drill SS anyway back wouldn't be as noticable and the line likely not even seen. Didn't put a great deal of thought planning into it since I don't own one. miKe From: homeroast-admin [mailto:homeroast-admin] On Behalf Of Barry Luterman Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:47 AM Here are some pictures I found for the installation of the autofill: http://www.brewtusgroup.com/rt/fileroom?&layout=bg&top.title=&main.fileroot_id3&main.fileroot_name=documents&main.ctrl=filemgr.list&main.relative_pat h=%5CUser+Folders%5CJenni%5CPlumbing+Water+Line&main.view=fileroom.list&top. title=%5CUser+Folders%5CJenni |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Thank you. That doesn't look too difficult, though not as simple as the = Sylvia. Mike |
From: homeroast-admin [mailto:homeroast-admin] On Behalf Of Mike Chester Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 12:10 PM <Snip> the Sylvia. <Snip> True, but pulling shots at a desired temperature and steaming milk sure would be more simple on the Brewtus! Kona Konnaisseur miKe mcKoffee URL to Rosto mods, FrankenFormer, some recipes etc:http://mdmint.home.comcast.net/coffee/Rosto_mod.htmUltimately the quest for Koffee Nirvana is a solitary path. To know I must first not know. And in knowing know I know not. Each Personal enlightenment found exploring the many divergent foot steps of Those who have gone before. |
Pulling excellent to G-d shots consistently with ease. I can't believe how easy The Brute makes it. Especially if you have had Silvia (of blessed memory) as a training tool. |
Stop it you guys!!! I can't afford $1700. |
Mike heaven equals Brewtus plus Mazzer plus Thor Tamper. Can one put a price on that? |
Barry, hell equals one's wife noticing a $1700 bill and yet ANOTHER piece of coffee equipment in the kitchen. Or the living room. Or the deck. "Next I'll have to buy her a shiny new Charger" On 7/20/06, Barry Luterman wrote: <Snip> -- Oolan Zimmer ozimmer |
Hi Mike, You must be exagerating. Let me explain... I am somewhat under 1700... Here's the math... Silvia was 500, sold for 360 = $140 in the hole... UNIC Diva was 550 on eBay (WOOHOOO) now = 690 in... New Portafilter, 2 manuals, was $280 now = 870 in... 20Amp Circuit Run was $375 now = 1,245 in... Plumbed it in for about $100, now = 1345 in... Two more UNIC Diva's today was $275 = 1620 in... Will probably get another working Diva out of it, tune it up and sell it = $600 = 1,000 in... Spraying water all over your kitchen when the first plumb in didn't take - Priceless For everything else, well it's only money... You're just starting to live, Mike! Brett On 7/20/06, Mike Chester wrote: <Snip> -- Regards, Brett Mason HomeRoast Zassman |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Just cost me new Kitchen (Cabinets and Granite tops and having exterior = of house painted and trip to New York and Portland) |
LOL. I am currently ignoring $900 worth of 3M shtuff now covering the parts of the Charger most likely to be attacked by rocks. It's not hell here...yet. vicki Oolan Zimmer wrote: <Snip> |
<Snip> Hey, you started it by asking questions about the Brute!-) Kona Konnaisseur miKe mcKoffee URL to Rosto mods, FrankenFormer, some recipes etc:http://mdmint.home.comcast.net/coffee/Rosto_mod.htmUltimately the quest for Koffee Nirvana is a solitary path. To know I must first not know. And in knowing know I know not. Each Personal enlightenment found exploring the many divergent foot steps of Those who have gone before. |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. <Snip> of house painted and trip to New York and Portland) WOW now that is one smart women, in our remodeling I was thrown = completely out of the remodeled kitchen, but gained a coffee bar on one = wall of the dinning room. My concern is with the plumbed in S-1 is a = possible solenoid failure and water pouring out on 8,000 dollars worth = of hard wood floors. I'm considering going back to a reservoir instead of direct plumbing.. = Have not decided which way to go. RK |
I know. I have kinda mixed feelings. I don't use the Sylvia enough to justify an upgrade but if it were easier to make milk drinks, I would probably use it more. ( My wife only likes those with milk. I like them with and without) If I could get deal like you did on the Bric I would jump all over it. No question. I have recently seen a refurbished B-2 for less than the price of a new one, but it still is a chunk of change. That is why I have been asking questions about the brute. miKe, I have been using your suggested recipe for a blended iced espresso drink for the last couple of days and I must say it is very good. I have been using Monkey Blend. I could never stand cold coffee drinks before this, but so many people on here said that they are different with home roast and I now have to agree. I still don't care for room temperature much, though. Mike |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Maybe you could rig some sort of catch basin under the machine in case = it leaks. It could drain into the basement. (something like is used = under a washing machine on the main floor) Mike |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Now that's a thought a catch basin I will have to consider that idea. = With all this hype on the Brewtus2 I started reading and am quite = impressed with it, It would really look good in my remodeled house = sitting up on my new coffee bar. and the reservoir that seems to be a = concern for some is actually what I'm looking for. That is why I say = never say never when it comes to coffee equipment. So the S1 may go on = the auction block. RK |
There is one Referb on Ebay price now is 1395 with 2 days to go. Since the price is 1700 new it will not be a large savings when it closes as all serious bidders bid in the last 15 to 30 sec.http://snipurl.com/tk2tI wonder if Tom has considered handling these machines? RK |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Ron I gotta laugh! IIRC you went from Miss Silva to a super auto SM5k, back to a Silvia, then to Andreja, onward and upward to what some would consider an ultimate home espresso machine the dual boiler rotary S1 and thinking of "upgrading" sideways to a Brewtus II. Though I too prefer the esthetics of the Brewtus over the S1 I will say I'd never go back to a vibe tank after direct plumbed rotary. OTH the Brewtus does kick butt more conveniently than any HX but I'll "make do" with my Bric! ;-) Go for it and give someone on the List a great deal on your S1! Kona Konnaisseur miKe mcKoffee URL to Rosto mods, FrankenFormer, some recipes etc: http://mdmint.home.comcast.net/coffee/Rosto_mod.htm Ultimately the quest for Koffee Nirvana is a solitary path. To know I must first not know. And in knowing know I know not. Each Personal enlightenment found exploring the many divergent foot steps of Those who have gone before. From: homeroast-admin [mailto:homeroast-admin] On Behalf Of rnkyle Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 4:46 PM To: homeroast Subject: Re: +Float valve for Brewtus Now that's a thought a catch basin I will have to consider that idea. With all this hype on the Brewtus2 I started reading and am quite impressed with it, It would really look good in my remodeled house sitting up on my new coffee bar. and the reservoir that seems to be a concern for some is actually what I'm looking for. That is why I say never say never when it comes to coffee equipment. So the S1 may go on the auction block. RK |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Yeah mike I gotta laugh when I think of the rout I have taken in the = quest for a better espresso. you forgot the gusto and the Expobar = Pulsar:O) I do hate the noise of a vibe pump, and that auto fill has been a = delight, but I'm a crazy guy and always say this will be my last but it = never is, so my new saying (which is not new at all) (but is for me) Never ever say Never:O) RK |
<Snip> If I am going to continue to think about an upgrade, I need to see if anyone would be interested in buying my Sylvia. I bought it new in November of 2005. I have added PID boiler control, autofill on the reservoir, and did the OPV mod to set the brew pressure at 8.7 bar. I am not 100% sure that I want to do this, but if I could get an offer above $450 + shipping, I would have to give it serious thought. I am located in south central Michigan (Howell) if someone would like to pick it up to save on shipping. Write me offlist if interested. Mike Chester |