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vaporeso
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Espresso: ECM Giotto
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Posted Sun May 30, 2010, 5:53pm
Subject: Re: ECM / Rocket Giotto User Group
 

It's working great. Of course now I am looking to upgrade the grinder, thinking of the Vario but not sure it's worth it.

Current Setup

Thanks for all the help!
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nixter
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Espresso: Giotto Evoluzione, Oscar Pro
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Posted Thu Jun 17, 2010, 7:57pm
Subject: Re: ECM / Rocket Giotto User Group
 

Just picked up an Evoluzione. I also have a Vario grinder and yes, it's worth it.
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elwood00
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Espresso: Conti Prestina Lever
Grinder: Versalab M3, Baratza Vario
Vac Pot: no vac, just pot
Drip: Post-Nasal
Posted Fri Jun 18, 2010, 5:35am
Subject: Re: ECM / Rocket Giotto User Group
 

nixter Said:

I also have a Vario grinder and yes, it's worth it.

Posted June 17, 2010 link

I can only second that... get a Vario
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CraigA
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Posted Fri Jun 18, 2010, 5:39am
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elwood00 Said:

I can only second that... get a Vario

Posted June 18, 2010 link

I'll 3rd it! {;-D

 
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carlhpretired
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Location: Sunnyvale, California
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Espresso: Rocket Giotto Evoluzione,...
Grinder: Mazzer Mini Electronic Type...
Drip: Capresso Elegance
Posted Tue Oct 5, 2010, 9:05am
Subject: Re: ECM / Rocket Giotto User Group
 

J_Premium Said:

Not sure if one exists but perhaps we can start our own thread to share experiences and tips.
I'm certain there are other lovers of this machine out there.

Yay or Nay?
Please share your comments.

Posted January 5, 2010 link

I currently have a Rancilio Silvia v3 with a PID, and will be upgrading to a Giotto Evoluzone around Christmas time.  If this discussion thread has moved to another location or under a different name, please advise - thanks.

 
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vjhardcore
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Espresso: Rocket Giotto EVOLUZIONE,...
Grinder: Anfim
Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010, 6:22am
Subject: Re: ECM / Rocket Giotto User Group
 

carlhpretired Said:

I currently have a Rancilio Silvia v3 with a PID, and will be upgrading to a Giotto Evoluzone around Christmas time.  If this discussion thread has moved to another location or under a different name, please advise - thanks.

Posted October 5, 2010 link

Nope I think its still here. Theres another thread going where someone asked about the differences between an Evo and another machine(sorry forget of hand what it was) There a little more info about the Evo comes out but you can post your questions here as a couple of the main stream hardcore guys keep an eye on it.

Again I can't say enough about my machine - I love it.

 
"I'm a man of simple tastes, easily satisfied by the best" Winston Churchill
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vjhardcore
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Espresso: Rocket Giotto EVOLUZIONE,...
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Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010, 6:12am
Subject: Re: ECM / Rocket Giotto User Group
 

Hmmm - My Evo has developed a slight hissing noise. I can't really tell from where as I haven't opened it up yet.(under warranty) No water has formed under the machine and everything appears to work ok? Thoughts?

 
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carlhpretired
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Espresso: Rocket Giotto Evoluzione,...
Grinder: Mazzer Mini Electronic Type...
Drip: Capresso Elegance
Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010, 6:54am
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vjhardcore Said:

Hmmm - My Evo has developed a slight hissing noise. I can't really tell from where as I haven't opened it up yet.(under warranty) No water has formed under the machine and everything appears to work ok? Thoughts?

Posted October 7, 2010 link


I believe the "usual suspects" would be a sticking vacuum breaker (aka expansion valve) or perhaps the steam valve not quite fully closed.

 
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vjhardcore
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Espresso: Rocket Giotto EVOLUZIONE,...
Grinder: Anfim
Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010, 10:20am
Subject: Re: ECM / Rocket Giotto User Group
 

carlhpretired Said:

I believe the "usual suspects" would be a sticking vacuum breaker (aka expansion valve) or perhaps the steam valve not quite fully closed.

Posted October 7, 2010 link

Ok its not the steam valves...wheres the vacuum breaker and how can I check / unstick it?

 
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carlhpretired
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Location: Sunnyvale, California
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Espresso: Rocket Giotto Evoluzione,...
Grinder: Mazzer Mini Electronic Type...
Drip: Capresso Elegance
Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010, 1:34pm
Subject: Re: ECM / Rocket Giotto User Group
 

vjhardcore Said:

Ok its not the steam valves...wheres the vacuum breaker and how can I check / unstick it?

Posted October 7, 2010 link

On Page 5 of Dave Corbey's (coffeegeek ID: DavecUK) excellent review of the Evoluzione there is a photo of the internals with everything nicely labeled.

Click Here (www.bellabarista.co.uk)

I'd remove the top of the machine and take a look (and listen) around.  If you still can't identify the source of the hissing noise, try using a length of plastic tubing as a stethoscope and probe around the insides until you locate the leak.  Please let us know when you've solved the mystery.

 
Carl
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