Repairs and servicing

Posted on September 21st, 2012

Repairs and servicing

Keeping you extracting – commercial or domestic

Repairs and servicing are what I spend most of my waking hours on. When things aren’t working as they should, you need the problem rectified quickly so you can keep enjoying your equipment. With many years of experience working on all brands of commercial and domestic espresso equipment, I’ll ensure that you’re back up and running with the minimum of fuss – whether it’s as simple as changing a filter or adjusting pump pressure, right through to a major breakdown.

 

You’ll also get the kind of personal service and attention to detail that you can only expect from a dedicated individual. I want you to be happy with my work, and I’ll take the time to make sure that you are. Crucial to that is that I don’t just know machines, I know coffee and I can have a conversation with you about how different parameters in the machine affect the results, and look at your whole system including the machine, grinder, coffee and water source to identify issues that may not have been readily apparent.

 

For domestic equipment, if you are dropping off at my Northcote workshop location I aim for a 48 hr turnaround. Otherwise, an on-site call may be required if the equipment is hard to move, or in commercial use. See the FAQ page for more details.

 

For commercial clients, if it’s not a breakdown I’ll work with you to attend at a time that suits your business. The last thing you want is to be turning customers away because your machine’s out of action.

Custom work

Posted on September 21st, 2012

Custom work

bespoke additions for your machine

From a simple naked group handle conversion to a full overhaul/upgrade and paint job, I can help you with any custom work – even custom panels, dual-boiler conversions or brew pressure control modifications, if you’ve got the vision for what you want, I can probably make it happen – depending on whether the result is going to remain functional and safe.
 

Some examples of custom work:

  • By far the most common, conversion to naked group handles. Machine-cut, beveled and polished, 100% accurate.
  • Pre-infusion control for solenoid group semi-automatic machines, domestic and commercial
  • Actively heated groups for fine control over brew temperature (dependent on group design)
  • Fabrication of new parts where the originals are unavailable – eg. lever pistons
  • Brazing new copper pipes and fittings to replace worn originals
  • Adding brew pressure gauge where none is provided
  • Custom handles in hardwood or delrin plastic

Again, just give me a call to discuss your ideas and we’ll see what can be done.