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Good old superautomatic coffee machine (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 week ago by HugeNerd@lemmy.ca to c/thrifting_scores@lemmy.ca

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I know this model. It's ~30 years old, can make a decent shot. This particular one didn't smell, looked clean enough, had all parts, powered up, but decided to leak coffee powder everywhere once I got it home. Pump doesn't prime but I think it should be an easy fix, the pump makes the normal pump sound. Worst case I need a 30$ gasket kit and a weekend of futzing around. Not bad huh?

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[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Nice 30 years old is probably a good thing these days.

[–] HugeNerd@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

No:
Collecting my usage stats.
Firmware that constantly needs upgrades.
Screens that can fail.
Phoning home.
Bricking it.
Right to repair issues.

It also has a handy self-test mode. Hold the two other buttons down then press the power button.

I'll admit from what I remember it doesn't make the best espresso. But.. the newest Philips machines still use the same damn brew unit from what I could see. The newest machines do look sleek and pretty.

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

As if household pressurized steam wasn't complicated enough.

Sounds like you're a coffee guy? I'm guessing you know how to clean the inside properly than.