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If you search the forums for Caravel you'll find several threads that discuss these antique Italian home lever machines. In this thread I'll attempt to link to these others in a general discussion of the Arrarex Caravel, their use, and the exquisite espresso that they produce....
Not sure if this would fall under the category of Espresso Machines or not, but has anyone ever used the manual PicoPresso espresso machine? If so, have you had any issue with the temperature of the shot not being hot enough? I recently purchase one and followed the...
To you Cremina and Cremina SL owners out there. I had mentioned in a few threads that I had some chrome flaking off the group of my Cremina SL. Olympia stated that they had some issues with a production run and to contact my vendor. This I did and they requested I send the...
I have a Faema Lambro that was working and damaged heavily in shipping. I have it operational now but am working on the final aesthetic pieces.
1. Mine does not have the Lambro lettering though I know where to get this.
2. I would love a replacement or replica Faema...
Just picked up a pristine Microcimbali - really loving the experience, my first spring lever.
I know these boilers have a lot of corrosion problems, but is it really necessary to empty the boiler entirely after daily use? I'm using filtered water - it seems insane to void 500ml...
today, I tried to do some routine maintenance by taking out the piston and adding silicone grease to the seals (which are only a year old) and I messed up putting the piston back in.
I do have the PV piston removal tool to aid me,...
