Believe it or not there is a Vostok 4 group selling in Brisbane for…..$6000aud negotiable! I wonder if I could cut it in half and share it with TomP.

@"Amberale"#p30446 Really, I didn't think they ever made a 4 group, even as a special? 3 group is the most?

Dunno mate,it's a FB marketplace thing, sounds like a cafe closing. I figure just the groups would be worth $6k. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/aY9E47w.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/aY9E47w.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

The ad claims only one of its kind ever shipped out of Italy. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/8JySFqU.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/8JySFqU.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

@"Amberale"#p30450 I can believe it's one of a kind. Paolo confirmed they made a few in the beginning, but they make no 4 groups now.

@"Inspector"#p30466 It would want to be. She is 4' long, weighs 110kg dry and uses 6000w.

@"Amberale"#p30446 or we can go halves and take turns. I'll have it for the first 20 years, and then you have it for the next 20. Fair 'nuff?

@"Amberale"#p30450 That is one VERY special machine. Studmistress OK with this? I can see here buying another ten bulls if you get this one AA.

The thing is spotless and I notice in the first picture it’s a mirror panel at the bottom showing the group, that’s a nice machine alright

@"tompoland"#p30494 It is spectacular isn't it mate. I am sort of toying with the idea of a one group Vostok and even that might not fit in the kitchen. This would have to go in the shed/pool room but is lots cheaper than a one group. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/wwVXBCQ.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/wwVXBCQ.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

ACS Vostok

DavecUK

GCEMIDIL Are these screws for removing the side panel?

They are actually for holding any wood options on now/later. I can’t remember if they go into the frame or not. If they go into the frame, yes you have to remove them. if they don’t, then no. I simply can’t remember.

Amberale

GCEMIDIL
Nope, they only hold the timber to the side
panels.
I quite like the look but I bought the timber panels in case some one else wanted them in the future(after I die).
Removing the side panels is a much bigger job and a PITA.
I have a feeling that the side panels are put on before the boilers are installed.

DavecUK

Amberale I have a feeling that the side panels are put on before the boilers are installed.

No, they definitely go on last

Loonster

Anyone know what size crate this ships in?

Im trying to decide if I should have it delivered to the front of the house with a bigger door, or if it can fit through the kitchen door.

DavecUK

Loonster Im trying to decide if I should have it delivered to the front of the house with a bigger door, or if it can fit through the kitchen door.

The box should fit through a kitchen door

SpacemanSpiff

Loonster This was my Vostok crate. It’s huge, but should fit.

koffeeking

It get delivered on a pallet with a wooden box on top. I unpacked mine outside

Amberale

Mea Culpa. 😬
I have been slack and haven’t removed the screen to clean for a few weeks.
I generally have my second coffee, turn off the machine, think “I’ll just let that cool down before I clean the screen” and promptly forget.
I don’t know why as the whole process takes about 3 minutes.
The top of the screen was filthy as was the lower 15mm or so of the bore.
This must be the travel limit of the lower piston seal.
I occasionally use top paper filters and do use the auto stop function.
It all came off in a moment with a wipe of a bit of sponge dipped in the Cafetto cleaning solution.
I got so enthused that I cut a disc out of a bit silicon mat and back flushed the group via the manual release.
Easy Peasy.

GCEMIDIL

😊 amazing

The rotary pump is not audible 😎

DavecUK

GCEMIDIL The rotary pump is not audible 😎

Well it is but it’s very quiet

Loonster

US Customs

Further Detail
Due to the nature of the goods, specific authorization is required from a regulatory authority other than Customs for further clearance.
Next Step
Further processing will occur as instructed by the regulatory authority. A DHL representative shall attempt to contact the consignee/importer or shipper if further details are required.

Not what I wanted to see.

DavecUK

Loonster It’s a new thing your government introduced, they are trying to restrict imports to the USA to partially protect it’s own markets and partially just to be A PITA. I read something about it some time ago on HB. Also because it make food/hot drinks.

https://www.home-barista.com/levers/bosco-dhl-and-fda-t69491.html

Gagaryn

Loonster It’s most likely that the wrong tariff code has been used on the import documentation or there is some other issue with the paperwork. It happens remarkably often and is usually sorted quickly. Nothing more sinister than that. :-)

Cuprajake

Nature of the goods? Big bit of metal🤯

Loonster

I got a payment notice from DHL. Fees around $75. Hopefully this means good news.

DavecUK

Loonster I got a payment notice from DHL. Fees around $75. Hopefully this means good news.

It means you will get your machine very soon.

GCEMIDIL

Hi Dave, your recently published YouTubes show that you do a kind of manual preinfusion. I assume this feature is also standard with the Vostok? Further question 😎 is the Safety Feature also part of the standard Delivery?

Stefan

Loonster

GCEMIDIL Hi Dave, your recently published YouTubes show that you do a kind of manual preinfusion. I assume this feature is also standard with the Vostok?

No. AFAIK, only 2 machines currently have that test feature. @DavecUK and @Cuprajake. In the evo thread, it was mentioned that they are working on a more production version.

GCEMIDIL Further question 😎 is the Safety Feature also part of the standard Delivery?

No. I paid extra for that feature.

Amberale

Hi Dave, what is the 16g basket you are using?

DavecUK

Amberale Hi Dave, what is the 16g basket you are using?

They fit San Marco and Dalla Corte, it says for 14g, but I put 16 in them

Amberale

DavecUK

Thanks Dave.
That appears to be an Edesia part#.
Looks like $30+ aud.
6pound +10pound delivery.

bigeric

DavecUK

at the same dose and grind, would you say these have faster / the same / slower flow than IMS baskets?

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