Elektra Microcasa a Leva now WORKS!

by **towners** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:59 am

Hi All

Im a newbie here :-)

Im a coffee addict and have always wanted one of these type machines, unbelievably i manage to buy this at a local car boot sale (like a massive yard sale).

The down side is the guy tried to fix it when no red light came on, he has unplugged all the wires under the base! I need a wiring diagram can anyone help?

Also all the machines i have seen have a bird on the top whereas mine has a blue ball? any ideas why this is?

Hoping you can help

Paul

by **RayJohns** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:07 am

You don't need that machine; it's just taking up counter space. Send it to me

If you post some pictures of the under side and/or switches, etc. I may be able to help with how to connect the wires. Once you understand how the machine functions, then the wiring will be easier to understand.

Ray

by **Bluecold** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:16 am

You've got the Murano glass ball. Was a different option.

by **towners** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:28 am

Cheers Ray

I will take a pic tonight.

I was very pleased!

even if i cant get it going it makes a gorgeous ornament!

Paul

by **DrDregs** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:57 am

towners wrote:Cheers Ray

I will take a pic tonight.

The even better news was the price £45

I was very pleased!

even if i cant get it going it makes a gorgeous ornament!

A terrible price. Way too much - I'll double your money

.

Welcome to the house. A working ornament for sure but would be a crying shame to not get this beauty going. Not hard to do at all and there are plenty of people here that will help you along the way.

Have a look here for the wiring. http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/Macch...91_eng.htm

By the way...do you drink coffee?

by **towners** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:06 am

Wow what a fantastic page for reference

yes i do drink coffee - a lot!

Paul

by **DrDregs** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:58 am

towners wrote:Wow what a fantastic page for reference

yes i do drink coffee - a lot!

Paul

You are about to embark on an extraordinary journey. Plenty here to keep you company.

by **michaelbenis** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:11 am

Hi Paul,

if you're based anywhere near Brighton, we're having a meet-up here this weekend with a variety of machines, grinders and beans (including my own Elektra Microcasa a Leva). You're very welcome to come along.

More info here: http://www.home-barista.com/cafes/south-of-england-uk-get-together-t17656-40.html

by **narc** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:46 am

Paul, 45! Based on the exterior photo image it looks like you came across a very good deal. Congrads on your new machine. Relatively simple "guts". Rewiring should be a straightforward process. Just enjoyed 2 of 3 pulls from the MCal of a SO Guat this morning.

by **towners** on Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:55 am

Thanks all

I cant make this weekend im afraid as i have another passion - Old BMC minis and will be in the garage sorting spares out!

Have to say you all are a very helpul friendly lot

I look forward to many years of coffee banter :-)

Paul


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