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Hello colleagues ,

I am in a desperate situation and I strongly ask for your advice .

I own a Bezzera Strega since 2 years now always used it with Kinu M68 Grinder .
Naked portafilter / EP HQ21g basket , BH tamper , Motta leveling...

Hi guys,

This is my first post here, hope you are all well and enjoying your coffees!

My friend gave me his 1984 La Pavoni Europiccola, I'm.still fine tuning and really learning how to use it but it's current status, it makes a great...

I love my lever machine been working great for years I turned it on the other day and the switch lost its springiness and smoke came out.

Where can I get this switch ?
Thanks

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