Need a portafilter basket for old La Cara!
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Hi all,
I recently bought an old La Cara machine and am in the process of rebuilding it. One thing that I have struggled with finding is a portafilter basket. The portafilter measures 54mm on the inside diameter and I haven't been able to find any baskets of this size. Does anyone know where I could find one?
Attached is a picture of the portafilter (don't worry, soaking it in detergent is one of my next steps).
Thanks!
David
I recently bought an old La Cara machine and am in the process of rebuilding it. One thing that I have struggled with finding is a portafilter basket. The portafilter measures 54mm on the inside diameter and I haven't been able to find any baskets of this size. Does anyone know where I could find one?
Attached is a picture of the portafilter (don't worry, soaking it in detergent is one of my next steps).
Thanks!
David
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Probably helps to inform which type you have (or add a picture of the machine )
Acc to Francesco's site there were at least three rebranded machines sold under the name la Cara.
Acc to Francesco's site there were at least three rebranded machines sold under the name la Cara.
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Of course, I didnt realize. Here is a picture of the machine:
- grog
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Very likely a 49mm basket. So you could use pre-mil Pavoni Europiccola/Pro baskets (still readily available); Elektra MCaL baskets; or Olympia Cremina baskets.
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Looks like a LaGraziella, mine takes a standard 49mm Pavoni , I think it has the double from stefano's in it. Depends on the portafilter depth
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Looks like a la graziella, rebadged marcfi but pls have a look at Francesco's site to be sure...http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/m_marcfi_eng.htm
Once you know the type someone here will be able to help you along...
Once you know the type someone here will be able to help you along...
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The previous posters are correct as seen here. http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/Macch ... la_eng.htm
As per Francesco's site: "In the 60s and 70s appeared a lever model for home use, similar to the model of Pavoni Europiccola and with logo MARCF on the front named Picola. The same model was produced by MARCF, upon request, for the U.S. market where it was marketed under the brand LA CARA"
As per Francesco's site: "In the 60s and 70s appeared a lever model for home use, similar to the model of Pavoni Europiccola and with logo MARCF on the front named Picola. The same model was produced by MARCF, upon request, for the U.S. market where it was marketed under the brand LA CARA"
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Semper discens.
Rob
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Semper discens.
Rob
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it has the same group head as the 1st gen. LP's , only difference is the mounting flange to boiler / probably will need the > brass sleeve LP seal kit from Doug at ORPHAN ESPRESSO $22 , and a special tool to unscrew the brass sleeve /
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And add a lever to your shopping list
Machine seems to be in a nice condition, nice find
Machine seems to be in a nice condition, nice find
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