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by mogogear
January 29th, 2015, 9:13 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 11
Views: 1293

Brugnetti Aurora Lever 2 group restoration

Many years ago another HB member, Hal had a Bugnetti. Berautiful machine !!! I think the bolt on the top side of the group flange, where it bolts on, needs to be removed - you maye find some clogging inside. I do not recall well enough to remember if there is an orfice adjustment under the bolt to
by mogogear
January 29th, 2015, 8:45 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 559

Dead Olympia Cremina (bad power switch?)

Is there a red button sticking out of a hole in the bottom grate below the boiler? If so see if pushing it resets and thus allows the element to be powered again. It is a resetabe thermal switch ( circuit breaker) If this does not work, then either you have corroded connections at the switch ( very ...
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by mogogear
January 24th, 2015, 1:00 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 90
Views: 6383

Conti Prestina, The Netherlands

good to know, but as luck would have it I am committed elsewhere. I will check back and see how the chips fall!! Good luck!!
by mogogear
January 23rd, 2015, 11:05 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2433
Views: 258741

LMWDP Rollcall

Welcome to all you new lever owners!! So wonderful to see LMWDP #'s still being requested!!
by mogogear
January 23rd, 2015, 10:55 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2418
Views: 187731

The Arrarex Caravel

Hello and Happy New Year Jack...It stil amazes me that this thread stil lives and you are still breathing life in your Caravel and sipping shots!! allmy best sir!!
by mogogear
January 23rd, 2015, 10:46 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 90
Views: 6383

Conti Prestina, The Netherlands

You are sure doin ga wonderful job on your Conti. I had a wonderful Conti Prestina - that at last remembrance lives with another member still (I hope) in Wisconsin!! Espressme!! The lever linkage was a work of engineering art !!
by mogogear
April 7th, 2014, 7:00 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2418
Views: 187731

The Arrarex Caravel

Those are some thick ears on the provided portafilter that came with your Caravel..Almost Conti looking but obviously too small a diameter for such
by mogogear
March 7th, 2014, 8:17 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1461
Views: 217701

Hand (grinder) Jive - a photo essay

Hello Jack
by mogogear
March 6th, 2014, 10:42 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1461
Views: 217701

Hand (grinder) Jive - a photo essay

I only make it by from time to time- If I ever find another lever machine at some derelict yard sale - I will bounce back in- but the LEVER section narrowed the market...I have a pretty low LMWDP number compared to what is being handed out now Who knew??
by mogogear
March 6th, 2014, 10:17 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1461
Views: 217701

Hand (grinder) Jive - a photo essay

Hello to all your hand-crank-r's Peacecup? You still around grinding shots? Been a long time since i have been back here on Home-Barista - But I will share one of my daily grinders to pay tribute to this fine thread started way back when I spent many an hour on this site My Alexanderwerks MOCCA {ima...