Hello friends, I just got this machine (not arrived yet so the pics are not mine). It is a mexican Nacional Azteca, 1 group spring lever machine. It looks really solid (I have used one before), and the portafilter looks like some kind of E61 type. Well, the main question is, may...

So far I have accidentally let slipped my bezzera strega lever twice already , either because I wasn't paying attention or my hands were wet .
Luckily my face was out of the way.

I just wanted to ask if anyone had similar accidents ?
Did your machine suffer any damage ?

I thought I would share some photos of my new purchase, it's not really a lever but this seemed like the most appropriate place for her. A 1929 La Pavoni Ideale 2 group. This is the Mignon version, the smallest size - it is still very impressive in stature and weighs in around...

Hi all.
I ordered the cafelat E61 Blue 8.5mm gasket, but it is way too thick.. about 3mm thicker than the seal that came with the machine... i could not insert the portafilter with it. I got it on Amazon because one of the question was about the 800 and the answer was that it...

I am curious about the timing of the lever rise on my vintage Microcimbali.

Or is the 30 second time parameter I have read about for machines that use a pump instead of a lever?

I usually go for a double shot so here are my current steps.

Is the 30 seconds total to get 2...

Hi, im going install a pid on my Cremina boiler. I'm between gicar pid or a rex style. I will love to have the option of a second switch for steam. Can I do this? With a pid? One set for espresso and second for steam? Any help? Thank you so much

I'm pulling shots with the Flair 58 and an IMS 18g basket. The puck is very carefully prepped with WDT and I'm using a levering tamper so there's no issues with an uneven tamp. Now my shots start out perfectly, the entire basket fills up evenly and comes together into a single...

I see in the printed material from laCimbali that there is an option to plumb the machine to the water line so I don't have to keep removing the cap and filling the tank. Just turn the knob on the valve to fill. This would be great but if I do it I am concerned about being able...

I've had my Pro 800 for about a year now and overall it's been a great machine, however there is a minor issue with what appears to be the casting of the lever yoke or the body where it mounts on the bearings, such that some rubbing occurs inside the yoke. This has resulted in...

I'm going to be taking a look at this machine today and wondering if there should be anything in particular I should be on the lookout for.

The owner said the head needs a rebuild... I'm figuring gaskets, perhaps a spring. To my knowledge it was in service in a hotel until...