Hit 500 pours on the old core machine without a single blowback

I mean, I've been running that thing for three years and I never really kept count. Our foreman pointed it out yesterday when he was checking the logs. It's just a basic manual unit, not one of the new automated ones. Has anyone else had a run like that with older gear? Feels like a weird little win.

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ivan46219d ago

Old manual presses just run forever if you keep them clean.

grace_kelly4519d ago

Sure they last a long time, but forever is a stretch. Parts wear out no matter how clean you keep it. Gears strip, levers bend, threads get sloppy. Seen a few old ones that are basically just for show now because the castings cracked. They're tough but not magic.

xenam8419d ago

Yeah, that's a solid run for sure... but "forever" is a bit much. Seen a few of those old manuals finally give up the ghost when a key part you just can't get anymore finally goes. They're tough, but they're not invincible. It's more about hitting a sweet spot of luck and good care before something gives out.