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I absolutely love fixing espresso equipment. Over the years I have acquired a narrow but focused skillset for the job. More recently I have downsized the business and I do all of my repairs personally …

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It seems that Fluid-o-Tech no longer produces a 110V/120V vibe pump. I have been modifying Olympia Maximatic's to use the ubiquitous Ulka pump. Steps: Remove the old pump Remove the teflon line that …

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Update 5/15/25: New machine imports are being tariffed and prices are being increased accordingly. Please understand that we have had to increase our prices in response to new tariff (import taxes) pl …

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Fixing a clogged solenoid valve on a Gaggia Classic - moderately difficult -- screw driver & metric allen set.The Gaggia Classic is a great low cost espresso maker. The shot quality is surprisingl …

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We now have plenty of stock of IPA Italian espresso cups, Cappuccino cups and Latte cups.These are the best Italian made authentic cups - made for cafe and restaurant use and available to everyone.Dis …

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Before the pandemic hit, we were already low on inventory of our beloved IPA porcelain Italian made espresso, cappuccino and latte cups. Supplies were disrupted and ordering new product was not pos …

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