I have the images from the [SOLD] post and when I get time I will pull the EG-1 apart to photograph the set I have to compare to your images. They look similar. My Silver Knight doesn't have a label for certainty but if they are a visual match I don't think I will spring for the WW

The portable espresso uses an MG200 series gear pump made in Italy by Fluid-o-tech found in the Modbar / LaMarzocco machines. If you dig deep into the internets you'll come across part replacement diagrams showing the pump. They aren't cheap by any means which keeps this machine from becoming a real consumer item. (but it was never

Talk you out of a Bosco Sorrento? Nope. Does it make poor quality shots? I'm skeptical because I remember that years ago Doug and Barb of Orphan Espresso sold Bosco when they were still in the lever machine business. They loved vintage Faema levers and they also were dealers for Olympia Express, and they said that Bosco was

They're SSP's blind version

You can get everything in your list in another machine except for the heating part

Hi All, So our Lucca a53 mini v2 failed after ~ 4 months of use ( 2 cappuccinos / day). We were unable to find any cause with our troubleshooting and had to ship it back. Not cheap. They found that the vibratory pump failed and there was a clog in the grouphead solenoid. The

I like Gyeon Mohs Evo as a general ceramic coating. It is long lasting and looks great. Application is easy as well. I haven't had any problems with longevity on the Micra. These coatings are meant to tolerate heat. If I was concerned about any part it would be the cup warming tray that gets extra

water from my e61 group head had terrible iron aftertaste. That was the reason I sold it after a short time and never looked for another e61 machine. Too many metal parts of various finishes that water travels through until it reaches coffee. Manual Levers are probably the best option in that regard

Edit: He can answer but they look to be cast/rough while the E80s appear to be smooth/machined but they do not appear to be Lab Sweet as those are normally marked 80 10 S on the cutting edge but his has a "B"