Has Anyone Converted a 220v Caravel into a 110v? - Page 2

by **sorrentinacoffee** on Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:39 pm

perfecto!

however replacing the element will be something that Caravel owners may need to consider at some time. I have already had a few emails from people looking for replacement elements, and I bought one machine with a dead element.

by **peacecup** on Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:03 am

Another option is a submersible heater used for teapots, that can be dropped into the kettle, or for the more ambitious, more permanently affixed.

The long-term solution, of course, is for someone to design and market a new open-boiler machine with some of great features of the Caravel. If someone doesn't beat me to it, I'll eventually look into having a local designer help me with this.

PC

by **orphanespresso** on Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:17 am

Like I said, it is that Swedish CAN DO attitude all over again! You've got Ikea, Volvo and soon, the Peacecupper Espresso Machine! Sounds like a truly good idea.

by **doubleOsoul** on Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:02 pm

Hey Peacecup, I have a question. What size tamper do you use on your Sama Export? I ordered a 49mm off fleabay and it kinda works but not really. I don't have my digital caliper with me so I 'm not sure of the portafilter size.

Thanks in advance.
Cheri

by **sorrentinacoffee** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:06 am

Hello there,

I have a Sama as well- and I used a pavoni tamper- but I had to get out some sand paper and grind it down at the edges a little to make it fit snugly.

by **doubleOsoul** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:45 am

Ah, that's a clever idea.
Thank you and cheers:)

by **Carneiro** on Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:13 am

Kind of late here, but I'm curious, Cheri. Is your Sama an old Lusso model with the Rossi (like Elektra) group that uses 49mm baskets? 'Cause I thought the Exports and late Lussos were all 45mm...

Márcio.

by **doubleOsoul** on Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:18 am

Marcio,

I think it's a 45mm. I have to order a 44mm tamper from OE once I hear back from them.
Anyway, here's a photo of the Sama.

by **Carneiro** on Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:09 pm

Cool machine, Dampa/Sama Export!!!

I think the 45mm tamper from OE will fit. I think they are back, you should place an order.

Márcio.


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