I have had a Rancilio Silvia & Rocky combo for a couple of years now, and although Silvia can be temperamental and needs loads of TLC I have grown to enjoy using them.
Now I am ashamed to say, I have never cleaned the internal workings of Rocky since new, just wiped down the exterior. I am unsure as to how often this should be done or if this is necessary at all.
A couple of questions.
How often should the burrs be replaced in Rocky?
Should the inside be cleaned and if so how often?
A couple of questions on Tuning her in (yes I know I should be an expert after 2 years)
Usually I have Rocky set about 2 notches up from the zero point, but have to say if I tamp with the correct pressure the machine tends to choke a bit.
I am concerned I may be grinding too fine, I guess I may be over tamping, put have to say - I don't think I am.
I know a lot depends on beans & some tend to be a bit oily.
I have just ordered some beans from "hasbean" so am looking forward to trying them out.
Oh on another subject I was in London at the weekend & paid a fortune for the worst tasting Cappuccino I have ever tasted in my life! 10 out of 10 for the late art on top, but the taste was fowl - It was so bitter I needed to add 2 sachets of sugar (and I don't take sugar) & even then I had a lingering taste in my mouth all afternoon.
I was also mad with myself for not complaining & sending it back.
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thanks,