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doubleOsoul
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#3131: Post by doubleOsoul »

Kent's collection would be a good thread too.

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#3132: Post by kowalej »

New home and new machine (Profitec Pro 800 and Eureka Specialita):


Old setup (humble Pavoni PID and OE Pharos):

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#3133: Post by mwynne »

kowalej wrote:New home and new machine (Profitec Pro 800 and Eureka Specialita)
How do you like the shift from the Europiccola to the Profitec? I'm eyeing a similar upgrade from my EP to some kind of bigger spring lever machine...
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#3134: Post by kowalej replying to mwynne »

I'm definitely noticing different qualities in the coffee coming out of the spring lever, but keep in mind, I have changed grinders and the quantity of grounds has gone up as well since I'm using a bigger basket with the Profitec (21 vs 16 grams). Overall, I am happier with the average shot coming out of this machine than the Pavoni, even with myself being a beginner on the Profitec, and having temperature stabilized the Pavoni with the PID and become quite experienced with it - it's simply much easier to be consistent with the big spring lever IMO.

Aside from taste, moving up to a commercial type lever with a big boxy frame is a huge plus. I love having the cup warmer, the hot water spout, a massive drip tray (Pavoni is a joke in that department), and just the overall stability and heft of the machine. Certainly there's no looking back now that I have upgraded, but the Pavoni was an amazing machine and value which served me well.

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#3135: Post by mwynne »

*sigh* I can't afford to upgrade, but I want to!
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#3136: Post by drgary »

doubleOsoul wrote:Kent's collection would be a good thread too.
Cher, you're working too hard! That's a link to the thread. :wink:
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#3137: Post by jmotzi »

JohnStuartP wrote:Working on a coffee nook in our little cabin. We are in love with this old Micro Casa. Trying to decide if I should refinish it or not.
It looks great with the patina! - why mess with that? Maybe refinish the Niche so it matches the mood of the Micro Casa :wink:

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#3138: Post by redbone »

IamOiman wrote:I would not mind doing something like that. I'll need to gather some pics and determine which forum is most appropriate.
Refurbished and moved a lot of vintage prosumer lever machines, some of which I regret at times. Current collection is modest compared to some others mentioned. No duplicates outside of VAM / Caravel machines of which I currently have 2 VAM's and 1 Caravel. Many machines I've had elements made in 110-120v.


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#3139: Post by hendasa »

Eureka vintage lever machine, one group gas, fifties or sixties years manufacturing, under restoration.
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#3140: Post by drgary »

That Eureka is wonderful. Thank you for showing it to us. Do you have photos of the back?
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