OT:Espresso Machines - Manual/Lever

[Louis]

Originally Posted by William

I like it...but it does scare me a little.

I bet that at night, when no one else is around, that thing walks around the kitchen. Be careful if you ever go down for a midnight snack...

[Miller76]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Drc064TvQ


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[mtechnica]

Originally Posted by Miller76

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Drc064TvQ


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Now THIS guy coffees!

[William]

Originally Posted by mtechnica

Now THIS guy coffees!

That video was the first time I noticed the Campy upgrade option.






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[mwynne]

I am slowly convincing myself that something like a Europiccola would be the perfect setup here... I know we don't have it in the budget, but oh do I want one now.

[William]

Originally Posted by mwynne

I am slowly convincing myself that something like a Europiccola would be the perfect setup here... I know we don't have it in the budget, but oh do I want one now.

I don't know what your budget is but I'm seeing them pop up on CL from time to time. Prices generally in the 300 - 400 range. Being such a robust machine all that you ~might~ need to do is change seals which isn't hard.






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[mwynne]

Originally Posted by William

I don't know what your budget is but I'm seeing them pop up on CL from time to time. Prices generally in the 300 - 400 range. Being such a robust machine all that you ~might~ need to do is change seals which isn't hard.

There's one nearby-ish for $600 (CAD), but I did just set up an alert to keep an eye out... Being in a smaller city on an island definitely makes it a bit trickier to track one down.

[mtechnica]

So I replaced my 220v heating element with a 110v one and now it reaches 1 bar in about 8 minutes versus almost 30 minutes. It didn't seem to leak so maybe I didn't screw it up. Tomorrow I'm going to really get into making shots and see how it goes when I don't have to wait forever for the heat. I think I have a clue how to use it at this point so we'll see.

[mtechnica]

Originally Posted by William

I don't know what your budget is but I'm seeing them pop up on CL from time to time. Prices generally in the 300 - 400 range. Being such a robust machine all that you ~might~ need to do is change seals which isn't hard.


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Don't forget minimum $100 for a hand grinder or $300+ for an electric one. It doesn't seem like it would work very well at all without a really good grinder.

[mtechnica]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf87AkjBrn8

lol...!

[William]

Our son walked into the kitchen this morning when I was in the process of steaming some milk and asked if the espresso machine was channeling the Nazgûl? LOR refrence if anyone doesn't get it. Never thought about it but once he said it...yup, sounds just like that.

Speaking of steaming milk, here is a good video on the topic if you are into milk drinks. Goes into detail about the process and also covers latte art at the end if that intrests you.

Sunergos Milk Training Video..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5nOFirDRTo


I'm getting better with the three hole nozzle that comes with the Europiccola. I'm finding the key (with hints from the above Sunergos video) is to get the nozzle into the milk closer to the side and back of the container. Submerse the tip and let it get the milk swirling around the container so that as the current comes around and hits the back of the nozzle its like a boulder in a stream. The area in front of the nozzle dips and allows the steam jets to just break the surface so you get that intermittent paper tearing sound, not continous tv static sound. Then just pay attention and adjust as the froth expands. A forum friend offered to send a single hole nozzle so I'll try that when it arrives, but in the meantime I'll keep trying to perfect my technique with the three hole.









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[mwynne]

Originally Posted by mtechnica

Don't forget minimum $100 for a hand grinder or $300+ for an electric one. It doesn't seem like it would work very well at all without a really good grinder.

I've got a 1Zpresso JX-Pro (hand grinder) and it does an incredibly good job for a pretty reasonable price. I'd suggest anyone looking for a manual grinder to check them out (they also have a JE-Plus model that is a bit pricier/nicer).

[William]

Originally Posted by mtechnica

Don't forget minimum $100 for a hand grinder or $300+ for an electric one. It doesn't seem like it would work very well at all without a really good grinder.

True, you will need a good burr grinder to really get the most out of the La Pavoni.

Here is a $495 Europiccola candidate if you don't mind one of the pre milineum models. Completey gone through by the Voltage 110 team and comes with a double basket and bottomless portafilter so not a bad deal at all...

https://www.voltage110.com/product-p...ni-europiccola





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[mtechnica]

Originally Posted by William

True, you will need a good burr grinder to really get the most out of the La Pavoni.

Here is a $495 Europiccola candidate if you don't mind one of the pre milineum models. Completey gone through by the Voltage 110 team and comes with a double basket and bottomless portafilter so not a bad deal at all...

https://www.voltage110.com/product-p...ni-europiccola





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That seems like a good deal. They keep saying it’s ugly but I don’t think it is.

[mwynne]

Originally Posted by mtechnica

That seems like a good deal. They keep saying it’s ugly but I don’t think it is.

Agreed, if it was local (or at least no international shipping) I'd jump on it.