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Air Barista AB58 Pro

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    The little machine is astounding. It feels robust and secure, looks like they made sure the immense pressure of the CO2 capsule won't cause trouble.  It is a nice discovery that pre-infusion at low pressure is easy to accomplish since the pressure valve dial is simple to open/close at will.  Then opening up to full pressure for start of extraction, closing the valve so the pressure on the puck decreases gradually just like the ideal spring lever machine does.  It works stepless and I think that is why it delivers better coffee than the very expensive DECENT machine in its "Londinium" profile setting.  I have the Londinium as well and your machine sits comfortably next to it.  Fun to play.  The typical full and mild taste of a lever machine achieved in a simple alternative way.  I have a couple of Mypressi machines and it's sad how it didn't become a sucess even though pro baristas loved it (but didn't buy it) and home users liked it (but ...

Cracked seats patterns

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 At the OLVG West hospital a row of seats in the main hall have crackes seats.   I find the patterns beautiful, very natural looking.    

Alternative seals slip on tool

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 For Vectis:  UItlaat verloopbus 3-Stappen 51/48/41mm RVS https://www.voorwindenparts.nl/verloopbus-3-stappen-51-48-41mm.html     Just a tiny bit too tight for LR24 Great fit for Vectis  For LR24: uitlaat verloopstuk P-sprint 55 > 50 > 48 > 45mm , RVS 905505 (actieprijs € 17,49) https://www.motor-outlet.eu/     Slightly wider than a Tije custom made tool Wider fit than needed but workable  

Three Trees on Marken

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 Over the years I've taken pictures of three trees on the island of Marken:        

LR24 fit EPDM group gasket

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Vectis: fitting an EPDM element gasket

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R24 pump - setting the bypass screw

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