Espresso Machine for the Garage

[j44ke]

At least that's where I'd put it. Next to the mop sink on top of the beer fridge full of Spindrift (lemon). Cups are under the work bench.

Quick Mill Compatto 0820



Realize there are traditional favorites (Gaggia, Rancillio) but this one comes in red.

[Clyde]

https://blancazi.shop/product/brevil...4vTwvnxQFB_rWA

Don’t forget this.

[dashDustin]

You didn't ask, but I'm gonna give it to you anyway.

My problem with Quick Mill presently is small parts availability in the US. Gaggia parts are all over. Quick Mill, not so much. Ask me how I know.

Just kidding, don't ask me. It'll just make me sad.

But also...I don't need any ideas for our revamped garage...but dang, I'm thinking a Gaggia might be a good addition now. Though I'd want an espresso machine with an enclosed reservoir. Hmmmmm....

[j44ke]

You didn't ask, but I'm gonna give it to you anyway.

My problem with Quick Mill presently is small parts availability in the US. Gaggia parts are all over. Quick Mill, not so much. Ask me how I know.

Just kidding, don't ask me. It'll just make me sad.

But also...I don't need any ideas for our revamped garage...but dang, I'm thinking a Gaggia might be a good addition now. Though I'd want an espresso machine with an enclosed reservoir. Hmmmmm....

Did you try Chris Coffee? They have some sort of relationship with QuickMill. I haven't had problems getting parts to our machine. Yet (hopefully not famous last words.)

[dashDustin]

Did you try Chris Coffee? They have some sort of relationship with QuickMill. I haven't had problems getting parts to our machine. Yet (hopefully not famous last words.)

Mmmm hmmmm. Ordered a pump from them. They said it was the same pump. Shows up - not the same pump. But it works, so I’m not complaining a whole lot. Took way too long to find a pump.

Who knew there were so many different types of rotary vane pumps!

[SlowPokePete]

My friend in the city does complete rebuilds of these...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrZv2f_u1Gi/

SPP

PS .... see? I already forgot how to post an Instagram link the fancy way lol

[Ras72]

At least that's where I'd put it. Next to the mop sink on top of the beer fridge full of Spindrift (lemon). Cups are under the work bench.

Quick Mill Compatto 0820



Realize there are traditional favorites (Gaggia, Rancillio) but this one comes in red.

Whatchu got as a grinder for that lil'pup?

[Dmoeny]

Why not an Olympia Lever?

[j44ke]

Why not an Olympia Lever?

You mean the $3800 ones? My garage is nice, but it isn't that nice.

This is the current iteration of basic Gaggia model that people seem to like.

[Dmoeny]

Fair enough… last I looked on eBay there were a number going for under 1k. But I see nothing now, so that ship may have sailed. I had a Gaggia for years before the Cremina and outside of the aluminum boiler that eventually died, it was great.

[dashDustin]

The thread has cost me way too much time, as I’m now looking for an inexpensive machine and a single dose grinder.

[j44ke]

Whatchu got as a grinder for that lil'pup?

Oh right - you can tell I presently use a super automatic. I don't actually have this machine, just dreaming about adding one to the garage. But a friend has one of the Fellow grinders and likes it. Maybe that one? Seemed nice and small.