E61espresso machine repair

 

E61 machines are the affordable espresso machines to those willing to invest time to make a good cup. These are serious semiautomatic machine from Italy that are similar to what are used in cafes but at home baristas' budget. Unlike most consumer machines which are disposable, these can be repaired and rebuilt indefinitely. While each brand and model are different the parts are generally generic and can be procured readily. It is the nature of the business of heating water and making steam that inevitably they will need maintenance and repairs. I had repaired it once before due to the failure of a solenoid valve's magnetic coil.

livestocks at the ranch

I jokingly texted one of my track buddy a photo of the livestocks at the ranch.

this campground is open

I love sleeping in the Westfalia Vanagon Camper. To sleep in it at home is like a treehouse retreat and conjures up a child's excitements. Now I have my own woods camping is just a few steps away. No firing up of the ICE is necessary.

a tool cart at last

I had been wanting this tool cart ever since I saw it at Harbor Freight. Only for the garage in the city it was not feasible to accommodate one. Acquiring this is symbolic of being liberated by the confines of a small place to be able to service my vehicles efficiently and have the space to do the many things I enjoy.

brunnhilde's starting battery - part 2

I eventually got around to replace the starting battery that has been threatening to leave me stranded. The cost of recovering a stranded Brunnhilde easily exceeds the cost of a new AGM battery. I didn't do it right away as it takes some work and muscle.

westy and westy

Strangely here in the US they call all Westfalia campers and motorhomes Westy, rather than referring to their specific names such as VW Westfalia Camper or Mercedes Benz James Cook motorhome.

brunnhilde's starting battery

It'd been twice that I nearly got stranded when Brunnhilde's starting battery cannot turn the engine over after a night of camping. At first I thought I over-used the audio system and drained the battery. The second time it happen I barely use the sound system.

isode redux

I have not driven Isode for may be three years. It has been sitting in the garage all this time, and the gasoline in the tank no doubt is very staled.

one of world's best jazz stations

Because of this article I discovered this great jazz station that is in Newark, New Jersey.

fancying for a lotus - part 1

Fancying for a Lotus Exige V6.

a friend's house