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Back in August I was able to acquire a Gaggia Orione and a Reneka Tempo 123presso for pretty good deals with the intention of restoring the Gaggia. Over the Christmas break I was able to acquire couple Conti groups and parts, so I thought why not put a Frankenstein lever and I...
Hey guys. I switched to lever (Londinium LR24) a few months ago. Can I ask how long on average are your shots, In seconds? I guess what I am asking is do shots on lever tend to need more time slower flow? My shots are along the line of 6-12 seconds preinfusion until first drop...
I've been researching this for quite sometime and can't find an answer. Hope someone could help. I just got a Profitec Pro 500 (NON-PID) from the original owner who's maintained it pretty well. I let it warm up for a couple of hours yesterday and noticed the water...
I saw this posted to Facebook this morning. It looks like the Londinium R got a full electronics update with a much quieter rotary pump.
Maybe it sounds like a small thing but it makes the Londinium a lot more accommodating in the home, and it's nice to see Reiss continually...
This thread is for a Faema Urania I just purchased and is in process to being shipped. I am making this thread now to document the process as it is the first time I am arranging for my own transportation rather than the seller providing it.
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...
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....
