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

Adrianmsmith

Loonster

For purging the steam wand I always have half a beaker of water by the machine, permanent fixture.

I steam in to the water just after and just before every shot. No mess at all.

Not sure why it’s not standard practice in a home environment

I really must swap the steam and water over. Steam needs to be on the left!!

Also in the ima 26 basket I dose 21g or 21.5 decaf.

21g

Am I doing something wrong with so much difference to what you dose in the same basket?

DavecUK

Adrianmsmith I really must swap the steam and water over. Steam needs to be on the left!!

Also in the ima 26 basket I dose 21g or 21.5 decaf.

I strongly recommend you don’t do that!

In my 26mm deep basket which is intended for 14g I dose 16g. 21g sounds way too much.

DavecUK

Adrianmsmith

This is my 26mm deep basket with 16 grams of Honduran.

Adrianmsmith

DavecUK

And chance you can post a photo of your basket ready to go so I can see the headspace you use, recommend please.

This is just normal to me .

Will post pictures when I’ve done it 😎 won’t be for a few weeks due to work.

I just intend rerouting the internal pipework, adding what’s required.

DavecUK

Adrianmsmith I will next time I make a shot. The weight for me is not a hard and fast 16g, and coffee varies in density, to it might be 15 for some etc.. but no more than 1g either way.

Adrianmsmith

DavecUK

Thanks Dave. A little more headroom than ive been doing. Will reduce my dose and dial in to compare. Leaving in the morning for work but back Sunday. 🤞🤞

Loonster

DavecUK Do you get any imprint of the shower screen when finished?

DavecUK

Loonster DavecUK Do you get any imprint of the shower screen when finished?

Only of the screw (which pokes down a little.. not the screen, but a 26mm deep basket is only really meant for 14g…I’m using 16.

Adrianmsmith

DavecUK

I have until Sunday to think about this….

What differences should I expect to see if I reduce from 21g to 16g in the same basket

Obviously I’m going to have to grind finer so I will have a lot more head space whilst brewing than I do now

As I’m a latte drinker if I like the results I’m going to have to switch to the larger basket I guess or reduce my milk volume.

DavecUK

Adrianmsmith The double basket it comes with is 32mm deep and holds 21g no problem…use that.

Amberale

Hey @DavecUK.
I know you are busy and will get some EVO/Vostok tips out asap but I am curious as to what temperature and system settings you are running on your new EVO.
Mine is still set to factory stock and it seems to suit my med-dark roasts.
What are others using?

Adrianmsmith

Amberale

Can you put some numbers to that statement please😎

Mine is

127

1.8

Rave 50 medium roast 21g

I’m open to any abuse!!

Amberale

Adrianmsmith
GDay mate.
Mine is 93, 93, 124.5, 2.0

I am also curious about the PID settings.
There was a lot of discussion and faffing around with the early EVOs PID settings.

I have no idea whether it is worthwhile changing the factory settings much but I figure Dave should have a better idea than most and I get brain freeze about halfway through the EVO fact thread.

I try to limit my abuse to what I am willing to receive myself.
:)

DavecUK

I need to make some time to get some documentation out. I’m thinking an addition to the V1 userguide

koffeeking

DavecUK Hi Dave have you got the link for the 54mm clips for the shower screen please 🙏 😊

Loonster

I change the Temp to whatever is recommended by the roaster I bought my beans from.

Mine currently is 93, 93, 130, 2.3.

Steam at 130 is perfect for my single tip. It is way too high for the 3-hole tip, and a little too low for the 2-hole tip.

DavecUK

koffeeking Something like these

https://tinyurl.com/292xx95f

Good quality stainless won’t rust, chinesium stainless might (rust won’t hurt you).

or portafilter spring clips https://tinyurl.com/253zzly6

Might have to trim the length slightly, although probably not? The portafilter ones definitely shouldn’t rust and it’s what ACS use now.

koffeeking

Thanks Dave that’s the ones legend

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Adrianmsmith

Well, at least his main actual issue seems to be just the drip tray🥵

Or did I just remember that as its the end!!

But he still can’t pronounce Vostok without a hint on an i in there

DavecUK

Adrianmsmith But he still can’t pronounce Vostok without a hint on an i in there

A hint!!! He is straight in there with Vostiiiik

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