Can anyone comment on the La Pavoni Eurobar Leva? I saw one or two threads on here that have mentioned it but there isn't a lot of information out there. Also, can anyone give me a sense of how much one of these might go for these days? I've checked ebay to try and get a benchmark to no avail. Thanks for any help.

The conception is similar to the cremina with the extra that the boiler is not connected directly to the grouphead so maybe it will have less tendency to overheat. I never tried one but maybe Doug will chip in since I saw one on his site not too long ago. Pricewise i think it's in the same league as the cremina, so from 600$ to 1300$ depending on the condition. I've seen less of those then the cremina, so can't comment on part availability but I think they got a lot of parts similar to the other pavoni.

Thanks for the reply Robert.

I have the Eurobar restored by Doug of OrphanEspresso. The group is identical to the other Pavoni lever machines, as are the seals. Most parts should not be an issue. The group is physically separate from the boiler but is connected via a thermosiphon loop. I have pulled as many as 6 shots in a row on it and it performs marvelously. It's a good steamer as well and the Pstat is easily adjusted via a port on the left side, which helps for adjusting brew temp to suit different blends. I've been enjoying the best espresso I've ever tasted since I acquired the Eurobar. I couldn't be happier with the machine.

Cheers,
Colin

PS Are you looking to buy one or sell one? Robert was right on as to price.

Thanks Colin. I really appreciate the info from both you and Robert. I'm more of a beginner/enthusiast than most on the board but have been looking to get into espresso more seriously. I've been doing a lot of research and analysis but have found it challenging to find a machine that fit my budget (especially difficult in Canada) that wouldn't leave me wanting to upgrade in a year.

I've been exploring the idea of levers and stumbled upon a Eurobar for sale. I am really excited by the degree of operator control offered by a lever machine and look forward to enjoying the learning process. As I said in my first post, I tried digging up some info on the machine but it's quite sparse. I'm happy to hear that you are so satisfied with yours Colin. I'm going to check out the machine in person in the next few days and hopefully will be able to make a deal. Cross your fingers for me

Let us know if you get it and if you need advice on restoration.

Cheers,
Colin

SandBaggerOne wrote:Let us know if you get it and if you need advice on restoration.

Cheers,
Colin

Or let me know if you don't get it and where it's at, as I'm in Canada (Ontario) and never find any good machines on craigslist or kijiji that I would want.

robert mayrand wrote:The conception is similar to the cremina with the extra that the boiler is not connected directly to the grouphead so maybe it will have less tendency to overheat. I never tried one but maybe Doug will chip in since I saw one on his site not too long ago. Pricewise i think it's in the same league as the cremina, so from 600$ to 1300$ depending on the condition. I've seen less of those then the cremina, so can't comment on part availability but I think they got a lot of parts similar to the other pavoni.

I wish the bidders on my ebay auction had read what they were worth. Mine was fully restored and didn't quite bring the minimum of your range...

The only part that seem impossible to find is a heating element - it's integral to the bolt-on boiler base. At least, I had no luck...