http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/ Engadget Comments for How-To: Mod your espresso machine http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 2:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/]]>Aug 8th 2006 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 3:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 3:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 3:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/
You guys should see the monster we have up in our lab here in Vancouver. Dual boiler, dual PIDs, preheater system, state of the art rotary pump, but the kicker - it all runs on 110V, which was considered impossible for that kind of setup only a few years ago.]]>Aug 8th 2006 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 4:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 4:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 4:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 4:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 4:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 4:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/]]>Aug 8th 2006 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/
By the way, how is the coffee?]]>Aug 8th 2006 5:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/
AeroPress + electric kettle = my espresso & coffee machines collecting dust.

http://www.aerobie.com/Products/aeropress_story.htm

-kd]]>Aug 8th 2006 5:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 6:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/
Sweet article though. Fun. Ignore all the "why the hell" people and just do what's tech-fun. I have a bud that owns a coffee shop. They're always having problems with their espresso machine and I've always wanted to hack it.]]>Aug 8th 2006 10:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 8th 2006 11:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 9th 2006 2:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/That aerobie is otherwise known as "French Press," >except that the contraptions used to make french >pressed coffee usually don't look like a TV->infomercial piece of poo.

If you scroll down on that aeropress link, it explains why it's not a French Press and how it's different.]]>Aug 9th 2006 3:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/
I had to buy a specialized hose ($$$) made out of special rubber to not taste like plastic. Think about it!]]>Aug 9th 2006 8:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 9th 2006 11:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/The temp gauge is a nice addition. Now I am inspired to make changes to my cheap espressimo!]]>Aug 9th 2006 2:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Aug 10th 2006 6:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/i simply love your hack!]]>Aug 13th 2006 3:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/
I can get a cheap 250 psi procon pump. The pump is rated for 151-250 psi. Procon says I need to change the spring, but they don't suggest I do it myself, and they didn't reply to email after that (at least yet).

But 130 psi is close to 150 psi. Is yours working out okay at 130 psi? Do you have any ... thought on this?
]]>Sep 21st 2006 2:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Make sure that the motor isn't over-run by the pump volume/pressure torque requirements.

A 250 is fine, you just adjust it down. Make sure you get a food grade pump with the adjustment screw that's accessable without removing the acorn nut.

You will likely get better performance from one that's closer - procon might use a different spring for smoother performance at different pressure levels.]]>Sep 21st 2006 2:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/
Superb machine - interested in the PID config though - I have the PID kit for the silvia and was looking to see how this can be used for the Giotto ?]]>Jan 14th 2007 3:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/Sep 25th 2007 12:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/08/how-to-mod-your-espresso-machine/
Thanks

jp]]>Dec 7th 2007 7:36PM