I'm replacing the entire steam valve + wand setup since the newer versions of Silvia have the wand on a ball joint vs the simple rotation on the old versions. But I'll remember that if the new one leaks!

I own a JX-Pro alongside my Mazzer. Theres nothing wrong with used equipment unless the previous owner was stupid, and the previous owner of my grinder took good care of it. I'm looking to replace the grinder with a DF64, maybe DF64P, because of workflow.

I dunno if I'm at "the right" pressure - I know a guy who owns a late-90s Silvia and his OPV is still at the factory pressure, it hasn't lost pressure over time so I assume I'm also at factory pressure (11 bars or so) - but I'm putting a mod in to be able to pressure profile.

I would recommend watches from Ciga Designs, its what my boyfriend and I use. And they are very comfortable to use.

Frette is really nice. I stayed at a fancy hotel years ago and was like "what are the sheets and pillows!?!". I got home and ordered Frette sheets and Pacific Coast goose down pillows. Then upward spiraled. (A joyful expensive tornado of beautiful sleep).

I stand by the Pinzon percale though. They last really well, can be boil cleaned, and the hand improves over time. I think they're under $50 a set, but I do recommend hot washes over 165F. I know people are into cold wash now, but hot on white cotton bedding is best for the feel and removing any factory chemical finishes.

The stuff Moulinex makes now lasts less than a year

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Site is definitely built for the higher lines.

To me it's about the hand of the fabric, the staple of the cotton, and knowing that the people who work in the manufacturing process are paid well. I do have higher priced sheets than Frette, but they're an excellent entry point to premium bedding.

I can't afford that for my short term rental where I am not in control of the usage (I've had to many sheets destroyed by stranger's hair dye or people laundering improperly), so the Pinzon sheets are good budget percale while still being a pleasant user feel.

You are the embodiment of why subreddits are boring now

The downvote button is for things that other people won't find interesting, not you, you selfish shit

Forgot to add that they have a lifetime warranty on their stitching and they easily fit in the front pocket

Craft and lore is on my wishlist. Full grain saddle leather, they have horween available and it looks just so so nice. They have card wallets that can comfortably carry 10 cards with space for bills as well, but also models that carry up to 12. These things are seriously heirloom items especially with how they patina

Find anything neat?

Second this my wallet has been perfect.

Yep, used to frequent a few in Melbourne, Australia.

Your tiny mind can't comprehend that a million worlds have existed before you.

Only you exist, only you are of any importance.

Account age: 5 Months.

No surprise

Had one growing up. Still can hear it running in my head.

What would you say is a good starter expresso machine and what is a good article about how to use it?

Just bought my first pair and I LOVE them. Sturdy and comfortable--an unbeatable combo.

Oka-b have arch support and last a while. There are some that are plain and be worn by anyone, so no gender bias, but the sizes are limited because they are sold for women.

Please send one that’s not Belgian!

I just keep mine as dry as possible, as far as i know, there is nothing else to prevent it...🤷

The sizes are in Australian which are 1 us size smaller I believe (8.5 aus 9.5us)

That was probably fine. I usually wear a size 11 US. Australian sizes you go one down from US, and then their half sizes mean wide. So I went with a 10.5. They weren’t wide enough in the toes for my duck feet. The width was fine besides that.

Inside the arm unit there is a washer set you can get to fix leaking valve. Also check for what V you have. Looks like a v1 or v1 so make sure parts for that version if you have it.

I fixed my leaky stream arm with a service kit for it, insulated the boiler with high temp silicone and cable ties. Re-did a few wire and connectors and got the IMS shower screen and grided the bolt for it to sit much flusher.

I had a used grinder too but nothing but issues, got me a 1zpresso K-max and cant be happier (you might like the J-max though)

Lastly I used a makeshift pressure portafilter to make sure im at the right BAR

As for mine (insulated) I just wait 40 seconds after the boiler light goes off and that suits me okay. You could be different and might have to learn the right time or do the temp surf.

Best of luck

I've use the various models of Clip family for maybe 15 years. The 3.5mm jack doesn't fail.

Good service life if you don't run it thru clothes washer-dryer. One of the new one is IPX5.

Huh? ...cover art? I start it and then dump it into my pocket.

Rockbox-able.

What about midfoot width?