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- November 24th, 2008, 1:30 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 8
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Pump pressure on Reneka Viva
Hi all, I also have a Reneka VIVA that I bought "used" and restored it. It works great, but I am wondering about the gauges on the front. I take it the left gauge is the steam pressure, and the right gauge is the pump pressure. What should be the appropriate settings of these gauges
- October 6th, 2007, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
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Information about VIVA Reneka espresso machine?
Thanks for the great input. I did buy the old gal, it's about 5 years old and was never cleaned as far as I could tell. I will order the parts from Boyds. I also got a big old Rossi commercial grinder in the deal, it's even more crudded up. How does one
- October 3rd, 2007, 12:32 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5457
Information about VIVA Reneka espresso machine?
Any info on a VIVA/RENEKA single group machine? It's about 5 years old I am thinking of purchasing... thanks in advance
- September 29th, 2007, 1:43 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 522
Information about Cafethema 2 group espresso machine ?
Thanks, is it a pretty good quality machine?
- September 29th, 2007, 1:26 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 522
Information about Cafethema 2 group espresso machine ?
Does anyone know about these machines? I can pick up one for about $750 I think it just needs a little TLC... It's a commercial 220 volt 2 group model {image}
- September 29th, 2007, 1:19 pm
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2920
La Pavoni 2 group restoration
Sheesh, I didn't even get to make much espresso. I put a listing in craigslist and sold unit the next day! I am on the search for another one to restore, any suggestions on where to find these older automatic type machines? Thanks again for all of the help
- September 25th, 2007, 11:29 pm
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 18
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La Pavoni 2 group restoration
Thanks guys That really is a long steam wand. Size Matters ya know... I am not sure where the previous owner got that, but I will probably replace it too. Will be on the search for a grinder... Action photos coming. This whole project cost me about $500 including
- September 25th, 2007, 10:24 pm
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 18
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La Pavoni 2 group restoration
Got the last leak stopped, the autofill functioning, and tweaked for pressue. Yeah ! It's making espesso ! I am no barista, but will get the hang of it soon. I need some suggestions for a home grinder that is not too expensive but does a good job. I will post some pulled shots soon.
- September 21st, 2007, 1:14 pm
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 18
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La Pavoni 2 group restoration
Thanks for the tip Paul, Hurray! I just got my first shot of espresso from the old gal ! It was a little gnarly, but it tasted good. I do not have a pro grinder yet. I will post some pictures later. ( as I button up the beauty) Most of the leaks are
- September 19th, 2007, 11:47 am
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 18
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La Pavoni 2 group restoration
Thanks again.... Well, I fixed the sight glass, it was a blockage! Still working on the pump issue. What is the function of the pressure stat? I assume it responds to something changing in the boiler, is it pressure? duh? I noticed it has relays that send power to the heating element. A primer