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by Denny Tryon
November 24th, 2008, 1:30 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 3545

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
by Denny Tryon
October 6th, 2007, 3:19 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 5457

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
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by Denny Tryon
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
by Denny Tryon
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?
by Denny Tryon
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}
by Denny Tryon
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
by Denny Tryon
September 25th, 2007, 11:29 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 18
Views: 2920

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
by Denny Tryon
September 25th, 2007, 10:24 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 18
Views: 2920

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.
by Denny Tryon
September 21st, 2007, 1:14 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 18
Views: 2920

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
by Denny Tryon
September 19th, 2007, 11:47 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 18
Views: 2920

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