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by SwingT
March 16th, 2023, 2:23 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 300

[GONE] 2009 La Spaziale S1 V2 Vivaldi project machine

Free for pickup in Greenville SC not far from exit 48B on I-85. Refuse to ship. Please don't ask. 2009 La Spaziale S1 V2 Vivaldi Plumbed in version. Needs repair. I was replacing the steam tank overload protection and the old one sheared off. Free for pickup, includes bottomless portafilter, convex ...
by SwingT
October 11th, 2021, 11:14 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 609

Upgrading to a proper espresso machine, budget around 1000 euros

IMO the grinder is more important than the machine. Most super automatics do not have an extended service life. Don't know about availability in the Eurozone, but perhaps you can find a used grinder along the lines of a Super Jolly mazzer that has good burrs. Wish you great coffee whatever way you go
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by SwingT
June 7th, 2021, 7:40 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 1180

[SOLD] 2003 Olympia Cremina with many extras and spares

{image} {image} Olympia Cremina 2003 lightly used. $2400 For pickup only in Greenville, South Carolina. Just off I-85. Greenville is about halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte. Extras included from the factory are: Portafilter and handle with one cup and two cup screw on parts One cup filter basket...
by SwingT
September 29th, 2015, 11:01 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 2
Views: 678

Recommend used Mazzer Super Jolly or what to newbie?

Kelly, I appreciate the suggestions. At this point, I am uncertain of her budget or preference for used so your post is a great help. I have always been glad to share espresso with others and other than my daughter-in-law she is the only person who has expressed an interest in getting a setup. I kne...
by SwingT
September 29th, 2015, 3:22 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 2
Views: 678

Recommend used Mazzer Super Jolly or what to newbie?

I recommended a used Super Jolly to a friend wanting to start out on her espresso journey. Is that still a good recommendation? If she can't find a used Super Jolly, what would be a good recommendation for new, in the $350 to $400, or thereabout price range? She is not really interested in coffee, m...
by SwingT
January 19th, 2015, 11:17 am
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 585

[SOLD] Olympia Cremina

87 Cremina. Nice. $1,100 or Best Offer Portafilter and basket included (double.) Buyer pays actual freight or can be picked up. Very light scratches various areas, not really noticeable on he chrome, very small not really noticeable imperfections in the paint. Excellent condition particularly for th...
by SwingT
April 15th, 2013, 10:45 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 1060

Olympia Cremina 220V to 110V conversion possible?

I did this. No problem. If you are qualified to work on 115 volt or 230 wiring, there is nothing to it. Just change out the element. Suggest you change the gasket for the element. Also, a kind poster here sent me some heat resistant wire at cost. I think I noticed that orphan
by SwingT
December 28th, 2010, 8:40 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 29
Views: 1932

Is US Olympia Express distributor out of business?

To be clear, the machines changed around 2002, and with current production you can utilize the pre 2002 gaskets - Heads for the run made 2002 - 2008 or thereabouts can be sent back to the factory to be machined out to current production. Once you have current production specs, the pre 2002 gaskets w...
by SwingT
November 15th, 2010, 12:03 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 3
Views: 731

Good espresso San Antonio - near riverwalk?

going to be staying at the Riverwalk Marriot, San Antonio, texas. Anything nearby? Going to be working a good bit so will have to try to hit something near the hotel, most likely. any suggestions appreciated
by SwingT
November 11th, 2010, 11:59 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 1955

Newbie - Chance to buy used Olympia Cremina

Personally, I have single baskets but have never bothered to use them.The lever machines generally take a smaller portafilter anyhow. I use Mcal double baskets for that reason in my Creminas. I think you can get just about everything you need to keep one of the older Creminas running but a switch. E...