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  • #16
    Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

    Hey Yall

    Originally posted by 100C1111060D170A0D02000C05050606630 link=1286166653/11#11 date=1299981121
    would love to see some shots? any pics?
    Well i took a few pics of some shots but they didnt really show the machine at its best.
    So at the risk of bearing all i have made a little video, which is posted on Youtube, its about a 1:50 so not too long. Keep in mind this is the first video i have made and its not meant to be an instructional video just to show the type of shots the machine can produce.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltZbCIrXVwk

    OK i hope you enjoy.
    Cheers Craig


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    • #17
      Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

      Good little video! Fantastic looking restoration as well, a real credit to you.

      I have just ordered my Izzo Pompeii so I am also looking forward to some lever god shots!

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      • #18
        Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

        Originally posted by 3E38352C343820590 link=1286166653/16#16 date=1300355100
        Good little video! Fantastic looking restoration as well, a real credit to you.
        Ditto

        So what is the Machine and Grinder in the background ?

        PS. Ya partner did not seem to be overly interested ;D

        PPS. So what did teh shot taste like ?

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        • #19
          Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

          Originally posted by 2325283129253D440 link=1286166653/16#16 date=1300355100
          Fantastic looking restoration as well, a real credit to you.
          totally agree, very impressive!

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          • #20
            Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

            Thanks. Nice spotting, in the background there is an Atomic, ECM Giotto, (not in view a Arrarex Caravel, La La Pavoni Brasilia, lots of Moka pots) The grinder is not too flash its an old Gaggia MDF, steped adjustment which is a bugger. must get around to replacing it some day, anyhow.
            [smiley=cry.gif]Even better spotting my partner is a tea drinker, but i love her anyway. [smiley=rolleyes.gif]

            Arr the shot.....absolutely great, took a little bit of dialing the grinder in and volume of the portafilter, but i think now i have it sorted.
            More crema from my Giotto, but in this case i dont think more is better. It cant describe it real well, tastes kind of softer and richer, no bitterness.

            Cheers.

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            • #21
              Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

              Hi craigo
              Ive been tossing up about importing and restoring an old faema as well.
              Im unsure about buying a twin group because im unsure how long they take for warm up because of their size? How about the single, how long do they generally need to warm up?
              Who did you import it through? Was it a guy called piero?
              Thanks Daniel

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              • #22
                Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

                I wouldnt expect there to be much difference in warm-up times between a single and double group machine when all is said and done. The more groups a machine has the more numerous/bigger the heating element(s) are. I would be very surprised if these machines didnt follow the same pattern.


                Java "Gotta love a great resto!" phile
                Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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                • #23
                  Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

                  Originally posted by 3D222431293C23500 link=1286166653/20#20 date=1301263057
                  how long do they generally need to warm up?
                  Who did you import it through? Was it a guy called piero?
                  Hey Daniel,

                  Warm up times are quite quick for this size machine, about 15 minutes if you flush the head to warm it, and probably 30~45 minutes just letting it sit works best.

                  I have tried to communicate by email that fellow Grieco Piero, he has some STUNNING machines but i found him pretty expensive and his english is really bad that combined with a fiery italian personality meant it didnt work out.

                  Importing a machine has been a load of fun and i would cautiously say do it. But it does have its risks, your probably not going to make money on this venture, its break even at best.
                  I purchased my two machines from a fellow near Milano, through ebay. He was willing to box them up for transport then i used a shipping company call Air Sea Land http://www.airsealand.it/home_flash.html to transport to Australia.

                  My shipping costs were at the time of importing about Eur480 or around AUS$800, broken up as follows
                  - Handling: Eur 118,50
                  - Pick-up in Trieste: Eur 85,00
                  - Export customs clearance: Eur 55,00
                  - Airfreight MIL/SYD: Eur 3,00 x kg
                  - Fuel/Risk surcharge: Eur 0,80 x kg

                  Dont forget to add the costs of a customs broker /clearing house, yes you can do the paper work yourself, but its very complicated and time line driven. Also your going to be importing things customs people dont really like. (possibly Asbestos, mercury, lead, water inside parts)
                  Now you have to pay import duty, about 10%~15% to your total cost (which is the purchase + shipping cost) oh and the customs broker gets his fee.

                  Then the Resto begins. So loads of hassles, $, time, $, emails and you need some "tolerance for risk" but thats what you would expect or every body would be doing it.
                  So, i say go for it youll have a machine to treasure and an heirloom as well.
                  Or As i mentioned i imported two machine the Feama and a La Pavoni as seen here (pre restoration) http://s1102.photobucket.com/albums/...lia/?start=all The Feama is now finished and i will be keeping it but the La Pavoni will be finished soon and i will be selling it.

                  Cheers Craig.


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                  • #24
                    Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

                    Hey craigo
                    Yeah piero is so difficult to communicate with, he only responses in one or two words and you cannot ask multiple questions because he will only answer one.
                    Who was the guy that you bought off? Do you have his contact details.
                    Im searching for a faema uranina single group, piero has one but its fully restored, which is half the fun i think
                    Thanks for your response, has been most helpful
                    Daniel

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                    • #25
                      Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

                      Hi Daniel
                      I think i figured out that Grieco Piero was using an online translator like google translate, i think he cant read or write in english. dont know if that helps at all.

                      ;D Nice try.... the guy i bought my machines off doesnt have any others ;D

                      Cheers Craig

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                      • #26
                        Re: Faema "Lambro" Restoration

                        Hey all
                        look at what i stubbled across, its pieros website...
                        turns out his a german bloke!!
                        http://NON-Sponsor-Link/Espresso.php?url=Shop.php

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