Lever Espresso Machine Gallery - Page 55

#541: Post by **coffeecircus** » March 16th, 2011, 3:24 am

Replica Pistone : new lever machine from VBM. Same group as Bosco, Mirage, and Fiorenzato. Equipped with my favorite E61 steamvalve.

Boiler plate, easy to clean inside. 4000W heating elements.

HX machine. On the right side of the boiler where the pump usually be on normal Replica, now empty.

Will hook it up soon.

#542: Post by **coffeecircus** » March 17th, 2011, 9:53 pm

some more photos of the VBM's take on spring lever machine. This is the cylinder's sleeve. Look similar to others that has the same group, but with slightly more lubrication.

VBM employs 2 springs. It seems a lot heavier to pull.

What is the benefit of 2 springs? Higher initial pressure?

#543: Post by **Carneiro** » March 17th, 2011, 11:03 pm

It's hard to design a spring that has a long travel and is powerful without entering the danger zone... Probably that's why some machines use 2 springs (the Bezzera new Strega seems to use 2 springs).

Márcio.

#544: Post by **leicaism** » April 2nd, 2011, 6:08 am

Just received my first commercial espresso machine, FAEMA Marte 2 groups... Respect this legend design

April 2nd, 2011, 6:12 am

congrats on the marte, a real historical machine! looks like its in great shape...can u post more pictures and in colour?

cheers,
stefan

#546: Post by **leicaism** » April 2nd, 2011, 6:32 am

Stefan,
yes.. the machine is in great shape and working condition..
Joe

More color photos:

#547: Post by **galumay** » April 2nd, 2011, 6:51 am

Awesome looking machine!

#548: Post by **Whale** » April 2nd, 2011, 7:23 am

Wow!!

This is one of the most beautiful I ever saw!!! I am

with envy!

Congratulation.

#549: Post by **michaelbenis** » April 2nd, 2011, 8:51 am

Adding my voice to the chorus of admiration.... Fantastic! Are the shots as beautiful as the machine?

#550: Post by **SlowRain** » April 2nd, 2011, 9:29 am

Okay, I have to admit I'm not the biggest fan of knobby handles, but that thing is just gorgeous. Congratulations!