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Honestly can't believe how much of an upgrade this is. 15 years of the plastic sleeves and one machine that still has them has shown vastly different performance. About to snag one for the new pro because it's that good. Other upgrades I have tried weren't really upgrades...
After a long time lurking on this forum and being inspired by the very many threads, I took the plunge and decided to make a project out of refurbishing a lever. First a tour of the machine:
This is a 1957 2nd gen Urania - mid generation single group. It has a 1st gen...
Hi fellow espresso freaks, hoping for a little guidance. I have a Profitec Pro 800 lever machine, purchased 2.5 years ago, still under warranty from Whole Latte Love. Machine is taking a long time to fill the boiler from the reservoir, and sometimes just quits pumping until I...
I have a lot of steam escaping from the triangular flange that connects the grouphead to the boiler. I'm *assuming* there's a gasket in there, but I don't know how to order it. I already bought the wrong part from Espresso Parts based on a guess. Maybe there's an exploded view...
Hi I recently came across a Lever called the Newton Brua. I didnt find much user feedback or reviews in here. I wonder if anyone has one or used one? I would love your thoughts!
I got into espresso a while ago with a nice entry level Lelit, bought all the accessoires (as you do) and considered myself happy.
Unfortunately I then discovered the madness of lever machines. First by playing with pressure on my Lelit using a Lance Hendrik hack, then...
Want to share this TOP plumb in experience in case it helps. Sorry if it's been shared already.
I am new to serious spring lever extraction. Liking the Strega a lot. Got it at a good shipping damage discount. Nothing seemingly more than aesthetic damage.
A few threads ago, I relayed a sad and sorry tale in which the hero (yours truly) suffered the loss of an SL group at the hands of a villainous courier company (whose name I won't mention as it is now triggering for me). After calming down to a murderous rage , I ordered a...
Love my micro casa a leva, it makes amazing coffee and looks fantastic. But have issues with the portafilter loosening off as I pull a shot and then it explodes coffee grounds everywhere under pressure. On a couple occasions I have caught it starting to rotate as the pressure...
