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by kbuzbee
November 21st, 2006, 12:48 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 410

Europiccola showerscreen *poffing* off

Uben - I think all the above is "normal" for an older / used machine and most can be corrected by cleaning and re-gasketing as you indicated. To the rust question. If you can get to it, I would say you should try to gently remove it. Mine is newer (3 yo) and I haven't seen this. I do as
by kbuzbee
November 4th, 2006, 11:42 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 1636

Vintage Europiccola - pretty, but yikes...

Good advice on the parts. As to the bolt... You might try "gently" tapping one of those "gripper" type wrenches with a small hammer. "Cummings Tool" Drilling and retapping it would be pretty tough, IMO. Ken
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by kbuzbee
July 26th, 2006, 7:55 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 853

Need walkthrough of La Pavoni models

Sounds like the right choice to me. You are right about the quality of the coffee between the various materials. But... to me, I think my coffee tastes better because I love the looks of my brass and copper Europiccola. Yes, I know, it's all in my head but That's real too, isn't it?? As to
by kbuzbee
July 25th, 2006, 6:23 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 26
Views: 1506

Newbie seeks La Pavoni help

That is probably what they thought fit a 53mm basket.... Ken
by kbuzbee
July 25th, 2006, 9:28 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 853

Need walkthrough of La Pavoni models

Hi Niklas and welcome! The main difference between the Pro and the Euro is the capacity - (16 vs 8 cup) and a boiler pressure gage on the Pro. Older Pavonis had smaller filter baskets (49 vs 52 mm). And the newer models have fewer issues with overheating (but it is still and issue you need to manage -
by kbuzbee
July 21st, 2006, 5:49 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 13
Views: 2490

Lever machine pull video

Jeff, preinfusion wets the puck. It doesn't show up in your cup. It's intended to help stabilize the puck. Ken
by kbuzbee
July 21st, 2006, 8:06 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 13
Views: 2490

Lever machine pull video

That video made me happy! Thanks for posting! Ken
by kbuzbee
July 20th, 2006, 4:00 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 26
Views: 1506

Newbie seeks La Pavoni help

I think you did I WONDERFUL job describing the situation, Mo. Nicely done. Sean, please keep us posted on your progress. To me, the prime three factors of a sucessful pull are: 1. Very fresh coffee - impossible without. I no longer even try. If I can't get fresh coffee I switch to another brewing me...
by kbuzbee
July 16th, 2006, 8:31 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 3280

Is Joe Glo safe to use in La Pavoni Professional?

Couldn't agree with you more, Dan.... Does this statement from Joe Glo concern you?? it was on your last link. I have this vision of it increasing boiler pressure..... Wouldn't really hurt anything, I suppose..... Also, what's with that 'softens water' claim?? I must leave SOMETHING behind to do tha...
by kbuzbee
July 8th, 2006, 9:13 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 795

Adjusting temp on 'new' La Pavoni Pro

The .9 bar comes from the heat produced steam, yes. That get's the water into the group. The rest of the pressure (for the pull) comes from you. Ken