by caddderly » December 11th, 2014, 12:22 pm » in Buying Advice
Greetings all, and thanks in advance.
First off, I realize there are some similar topics in the archives, but none that fit exactly what I was looking for. I've been researching espresso machines and trying to read everything I can find, to the point that my eyes are a bit...
by IntrepidQ3 » September 1st, 2014, 7:52 pm » in Buying Advice
I have grown out of my SBDU, tired of the waiting game between pulling and steaming, and repeating. I am currently looking at some HX machines, unless someone can really give me a good pitch to for a DB :twisted: .
But, I would like some input on the machines I am looking at...
I'm on my way upgrading from my old Silvia to a lever machine and my first choice is the Izzo Alex Leva (second in line is Londinium which has the same price here in Europe). I read that lever machines need more maintenance, change seals, lubricate - but while this routine...
by kimchimocha » September 12th, 2013, 9:45 pm » in Espresso Machines
I decided to replace my Rancilio Silvia after deciding I was asking too much of her, and because I felt I wanted to move up in the world. I decided an HX machine fit the bill, so I've been swaying back and forth on various models. Ultimately, I decided on the Alex II (HX) by...
by colinbutcher » October 2nd, 2012, 12:02 pm » in Espresso Machines
Hello,
My Izzo Alex Mk II (HX machine) has an interesting fault, which I don't understand. It seems to be the Gicar unit, which I'm prepared to replace, but I don't want to wait for several weeks for the replacement part.
On moving the front panel switch to the on position,...
by Marshall » October 13th, 2012, 1:37 pm » in Buy/Sell
Below is a nearly-new (Dec. 2011), well cared for Izzo Alex II PID. I am posting this on behalf of my sister in Acton, MA. Brewhead thermal probe, wall-plug timer and frothing thermometer are included (see photo). Also Chris Coffee tampers and Cafelat tamping base and Tubbi...
My Izzo Alex machine has been acting up the last couple days. The first thing I noticed is that the two lights on the front of the machine, the green power light and the red heating element light will both stay on when the machine is fully heated with the heating element...