chappcc wrote:Just finished repairing an Elektra La Deliziosa, vintage 1998, that I picked up on eBay as a parts-only machine.

chappcc wrote:Just finished repairing an Elektra La Deliziosa, vintage 1998, that I picked up on eBay as a parts-only machine.
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To get the machine to work on a timed circuit, I used a Z-wave switch as an on/off timer controlled by my Z-wave controller. I installed a 60 amp solid state relay (on the machine's hot AC line); this is controlled by a 12 volt DC transformer plugged into the Z-wave switch. This was a lot cheaper than buying a higher power switch/timer. My Z-wave switch could only handle 1500 watts and the Elektra has 2200 watt heating elements. I have an available 20 amp outlet for the machine.
I've been pulling shots following a 4 second count after the steam subsides during the flush of the heat exchanger. I grind 18 grams in a VST basket to get 30 grams of espresso in ~30 seconds. I used a naked portafilter to verify no channeling or spritzing. The resultant espresso taste is comparable to that I get from my Salvatore Compact Lever.
The Elektra rotary pump produces ~9 bar with a blind portafilter basket so the grind for the Elektra is not as fine as needed for the SCL. The SCL produces ~11.5 bar with a blind portafilter basket.

Almico wrote:New espresso cart arrived. Now just waiting for its K10 cart-mate.

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RyanJE wrote:Perfect. You can crank the temp of the house down a couple degrees before your start loading up in caffeine...