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Odyssey Espresso Argos finally arrived! I'll write more as I get used to the new machine but initial impression is even better than hoped! This has been an almost 2 year wait (August '21). Fit and finish are top notch. Very well thought out. Pleasantly surprised as I was...
That is a question I've been pondering for a while and resurfaced by the great thread How Modern Hybrid Lever Espresso Machines Work that I don't want to distract or diminish in its value.
When does a lever machine cease being a lever machine and just become a...
In todays market what is a fair price to pay for a Red Olympia Cremina in very good condition. I'm sure I'll need to replace the seals which I can do myself. Machine looks to be in very good condition, hasn't been used in years. I'll be able to test it so assuming it heats up,...
After many years using a heavily modified Gaggia Classic, finally trying my brother's double dipper lever, and seeing new features like the pressure release on the Nurri and ACS levers, I decided to take the plunge and build my own custom lever machine.
During full disassembly I got desperate and used penetrating oil and other WD-40 that are obviously not food safe. While the boiler was on its own I tried my best to clean up all remaining residue. The machine is now reassembled but when I pour water in the tank I...
Hi, I have a 2016 Europiccola that's leaking from underneath the boiler. I removed the three screws holding the element, and seek advice how to remove the element? I saw many threads and you-tube videos of pre-millenial models, but couldn't find instructions for newer ones?...
I recently transitioned to the Ponte Vecchio Export Lever Espresso Machine after parting with my Profitec Pro 500 due to relocation constraints. Researching on home-barista.com led me to this gem, and I'm thoroughly impressed.
Hi,
I have recently taken ownership of an old, mostly complete, first version (no light or thermostat) Bruni Brunella Lever machine.
The main parts missing/damaged are a double basket (only has single), the Bakelite handle (damaged) and the seals (leaking).
It seems...
The big news is a revised group that uses a 316 stainless steel sleeve with eight ports into the group cylinder (previously one; for comparison the Modern lever group uses four ports). The new group takes E-61 shower screens; IMS 35µm is supplied. Also of import is that the...
