HemiSam

Kevin has the correct idea IMO. I used to have to deal with o-ring issues, frequently on a system designed to support consistent nitrous flow from the bottle with either CO2 or O2...the o-rings would eventually deteriorate. Learned a few things...scuba shops and paintball shops are pros. They carry a compound that when applied it makes the rubber swell and often will be a fix if you do not have a replacement o-ring. A kit like the one attached (note the viton material handles temp swings and harsh liquids like race fuel well) I found to be well worth the money. Best of luck, Jacob! Sam EDIT: PS...I would be more than happy to send any that might work for you.

Ouch... Sorry to see this, Jacob. HS

FU V is correct for that kind of money...LOL. Great review. One thing that jumped out at me, though....I REALLY struggle not having a more analog tachometer and speedometer. I know I'm an old fart, but we have owned appliances that are all screens / touchscreens and it can end very badly when things stop working.... It's Italian after all. HS

We were in Scottsdale (lovely place...takes a lot to make me feel young these days...LOL). Found a single bottle of 12-yr Knob Creek on the shelf at the local boozer. It's not inexpensive but if you can find it at MSRP I highly recommend it. Not a fan of the 9-yr...they began putting an age statement on the regular KC bourbon a few years back. IMHO, the 9 and 12 have very little in common. I also suggest that the 15-yr is not worth the incremental cost....12 is the sweet spot. HS

Hoffman cracks me up…. “…I’m irked and I don’t want to be irked…”. Lol. HS

That’s a loss. Godspeed, Mark…. Will bring out the ST vinyl for a listen. HS

Sorry to see that, J. There has got to be a tee shirt in there somewhere: "you cannot break it more than broken"... Lord knows I have tried with a vehicle or three HS

Ouch…but fair point! Now I feel bad…

Godspeed, Ms. Raquel. You warmed this boy's heart many a time... HS

Neither does the bourbon... 🤠 HS

What’s interesting is that roasters state beans need several days post roasting to hit the sweet spot and I’ve been told it varies by roast style. Dunno but interesting. HS

Definitely a next level grinder... No shame in good stuff you enjoy using and looking at! HS

Godspeed, Trugoy... I did the very same, Voltron....I was in grad school and the music was new and fresh and set a great example IMHO. Big loss... HS

I have gone months and months....and months without cleaning it. No big deal in my experience. HS

I found this video worth the watch. In case anyone is considering a grinder and/or you want some post purchase satisfaction or regret... HS

Godspeed, Cindy... Thanks for all the chuckles that marked my youth! HS

For what it's worth, mikeymad, I don't ever use my smaller basket. I find the 20g one has plenty of flexibility. Great to see you're having fun and enjoying good coffee. HS

If it makes you smile it's a good thing, Jacob. HS

I pine for a Touring...a GT3 without the wing basically. Stick car. Soooooo sexy. They are like hen's teeth....very hard to find. HS

I cannot offer comparisons, but the two IMS's that came with my Lelit Bianca have been great. I only bother with the 20g basket these days as I shoot for a 2:1 20 to 40ish when I'm pulling. I always watch with one of those little mirrors and it does a great job based on anything I've seen on videos or in person unless I screw up which fortunately doesn't happen much any more unless I just happens to have a fresh batch of beans I am figuring out. On a separate note, I keep meaning to post about the Acaia Pearl scale that the shop tossed in where I purchased the espresso machine. That thing really makes life much better / efficient. It's more robust than I care to admit as well (incident teaching my sister's kids how to make coffee...let's just say it was the only time my Niche ended up on its side...). HS

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That’s a big loss for his many fans as well as his people. Godspeed, Ken… HS

I shamelessly pay for high quality, freshly roasted beans. I'm not proud of it... HS

It looks modern and retro at the same time. Handsome watch, J. HS

Logan's Run....happy ending....no pun intended 😀 HS