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by zeb
August 8th, 2021, 9:04 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 77
Views: 5202

1956 Gaggia Internazionale 1 Group

I think I forgot to mention... I now leave for long vacations, today. And I will be back on next January. I hope it's ok for you Ryan ?!
by zeb
May 15th, 2020, 11:37 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 21
Views: 717

Should I fix my La Pavoni Europiccola?

I haven't read everything, and not understood everything. But I would say yes, it is possible that the heating element pierced the boiler by making an electric arc. It's very annoying on a chrome boiler, because you have to weld and the chrome will be damaged. For the surface of the group, I think i...
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by zeb
May 21st, 2018, 11:42 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 6
Views: 368

Netherlands and Paris

What a deception we won't meet when you will only be 3 hours train from me I wish you a good trip and good journey in rainy Europe Marcio
by zeb
April 16th, 2018, 3:11 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 495

Replacement parts for Faema E61 in Europe

For private the french reseller Eevad has good prices I find. They are a provider I advice with confidence. {link}
by zeb
February 24th, 2018, 10:32 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 16
Views: 3508

Measure your portafilter please?

You should have a look on the French forum, we have a database with a few measurements : {link}
by zeb
February 24th, 2018, 10:27 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 58
Views: 4486

In memoriam of Robert R Pavlis (rpavlis)

Sad news ! A few years ago we discussed about some chemical question and a Lambro boiler. He helped me a lot by explaining very kindly for a poor French guy with English langage issues, a lot of patience. Condolences to the family
by zeb
January 21st, 2018, 2:31 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 139
Views: 10213

Dating vintage espresso machines [ANCC, Serial]

These numbers where engraved on the molds I suppose because all the machines with these parts have the same at the same place. Something like a serial number, not a date
by zeb
December 16th, 2017, 2:11 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 643

Faema Urania 1st series group

Well I don't see too well on the picture, you must be right for this machine. But did you never seen these groups with only true original fitting instead of a valve ? I should have a look on my photo collection if I find some examples
by zeb
December 15th, 2017, 7:33 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 643

Faema Urania 1st series group

I don't think the groups miss the valves, I already seen a lot of machine with only a fitting like this Paul Now you have it "restored" in Hong Kong Cheftakoshi you should perhaps better ask Paul for a Restoration
by zeb
December 11th, 2017, 10:47 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 19
Views: 793

Troubleshooting Urania/Marte group problems.

It's a pleasure