I just picked up an old (1996 I believe) Bezzera BZ40P-MG with a burned out heating element for $225! It is in amazing condition inside & out! I am in the US, but unfortunately there isn’t much of a following here for these machines, but it looks like the AU has quite the fanbase!
I have been looking for a used commercial grade machine for some time, that I was planning on fully restoring, but I lucked out big time when I ran across this beauty! Here are some pictures:






Here are my plans for this machine:
1. Check the electronics, to make sure nothing caused a premature heating element failure.
2. Replace the heating element (Having problems finding one in the US)
3. Minor cleaning
4. Replace the steam want with one that has a rotating ball joint
5. Plumb it in and replace the Silvia!
This is my first attempt at working on Espresso machines, but it is something I have really wanted to try. I have done quite a bit of work on cars (Engine Swaps & ect.) so I am confident I can do it.
I have been looking for a used commercial grade machine for some time, that I was planning on fully restoring, but I lucked out big time when I ran across this beauty! Here are some pictures:
Here are my plans for this machine:
1. Check the electronics, to make sure nothing caused a premature heating element failure.
2. Replace the heating element (Having problems finding one in the US)
3. Minor cleaning
4. Replace the steam want with one that has a rotating ball joint
5. Plumb it in and replace the Silvia!
This is my first attempt at working on Espresso machines, but it is something I have really wanted to try. I have done quite a bit of work on cars (Engine Swaps & ect.) so I am confident I can do it.





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