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  • kotaro
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    Re: La Pavoni ERH New Toy

    Originally posted by 4A4D49464E445141464F280 link=1241086698/17#17 date=1243261741
    Hi Jack,

    it is the new one, it came with the plastic one as well but the brass one is nicer

    Also small update since then Custom Aluminium Bronze Tamper from Pullman  8-)

    Apart from that learning to love it but with the new tamper needs a coarser grind than with the plastic trashy supplied one.

    Shot quality is great and milk steaming is pretty darn good for a small boiler.

    Blatent repost of the Tamper Pic  :
    beanflying, that is a beautiful tamper, full kudos to greg Pullman on his beautiful craftsmanship, this is deffs the tamper id go for, if i didnt want to experience the exciting journey and ultimate reward of creating my own, however i doubt ill make it anywhere near the standard of quality of Pullman.  Ill let you know how it goes.  8-)

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  • SlowRain
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    The Peacock has landed!  Literally.  It came FedEx from Italy--delayed only one day by customs.  

    Import tax and fees were 10%, so I didnt save anything compared to the Internet vendors here in Taiwan (and got the same crappy service from the Italian vendor as the Taiwanese ones).  I did save money compared to the department stores.  Unfortunately, I have to send it all the way back to Italy should I want them to honor any warranty issues.  Its probably not the best way to go, but it was practically my only option.

    However, I wont be using it for a while.  All Ive done so far is commission it.  I need to order a tamper first.  Plus, I only have one grinder right now--unless I pull out my electric burr grinder, which I dont really want to do.  Im waiting for my friend to pick up my Porlex from Japan.  It would be almost impossible to alternate my Turkish mill between espresso and AeroPress settings.  So my learning curve wont begin for a while yet.  It does, however, give me a good opportunity to review all the bookmarks Ive made relating to La Pavonis.

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  • beanflying
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    Learning curve slowed a little due to new drip filter toys But apart from this mornings first was a sink shot due to a bean change that needed a finer grind then the last bag all is well. Second one was a very nice Sulawesi Torajah as a double Latte 8-)

    If you are going to get a Tamper from Pullman send him both baskets as the single and double on mine varied by a fraction.

    As to the name mention away just no web links is generally the rule.

    And we expect pics of your new toy too

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  • ccrcole
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    Hi all, ive just ordered my La Pavoni PRH. I couldnt resist it any longer. I know there are overheating issues with both the Europiccola & the Professional models, but I liked the professional better.

    after shopping around, and finding up to $220 difference I ended up going with *&*&@ (im not sure I can name them) but the only authorised La Pavoni dealer in Australia. I got stern words as to buying from anyone else from these people, but they came down on their price when I told them what i could get it for elsewhere. OOh I cant wait for all that shiny, sexy brass & wood. oh and the endless hours of fun that await.

    Hows your learning curve going Beanflying?

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  • ccrcole
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    thx for clarifying all that. i had actually read all this voltage stuff and figured it would be fine. but in the meantime Ive been trying to source a PRH anywhere from OZ, and so far I get "we dont import the brass ones", and "no I dont have any stock" - this 2nd one without any attempt to help or tell me if they were getting more. Euroespresso have one, but they want $200 more than anyone else.

    I figure by the time I bring one in from OS, i will have to pay GST on the cost (including shipping) and it will be just about the same as sourcing one here, anyway, and then you have the added risk of the trip and warranty probs.

    hmmm, ill have to wait and see what the future brings with regards this dream toy.

    thx one & all

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  • GregWormald
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    You mean sometimes we cant believe the government???? OH NO!!!

    Greg

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  • Dimal
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    SSAA Wiring Rules...

    STANDARD VOLTAGES
    Australian Standard “AS 60038 – 2000
    Standard Voltages” supersedes “AS 2926
    Standard Voltages Alternating (50Hz) and
    Direct”
    The standard nominal voltage is now
    230/400.
    Voltage drop calculations should be based
    on 230/400 volts for premises supplied
    from the distribution network.

    All states of Australia are supposed to have complied with this Standard as of 2003, first initiated in 1983. I know for a fact that in our particular area, until I connected a Power Analyser to the Mains and proved to the local authority that our nominal supply voltage was far in excess of this most of the time (often >260V), no action had been taken to reset TXFMR Tap Changer Settings in order to comply with this. Since providing them with factual irrefutable evidence, they have now gone round and adjusted all T/Cs accordingly. Sometimes youve got to be a bit pushy... :

    Mal.

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  • beanflying
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    Little fact here my machine sold new in Oz by the Australian Importer is actually a 230V machine.

    Italian sourced machines will be fine as they run 230V. Internally there is nothing to snap crackle and pop with the extra 10V (nominal) as there is no electronics.

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  • ccrcole
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    ouch ok, hmm maybe Ill pass on buying OS.

    thx for that

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  • GregWormald
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    Australia is nominally 240 volts, with a "plus or minus" that can make your machine see 250+ volts. Some 230 volt machines are happy with this, some go "boom" or "fizzle".

    Its easy to change the plug, or get it changed. If the machine has been changed to like our 240 volt power supply then buying a 230 volt machine may be very costly.

    Greg

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  • ccrcole
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    Thanks SlowRain,

    but I did mean the PRH, and I have been looking @ offshore online shops as even with shipphing it is cheaper than buying here. but yes there is of course risk. I have also been looking at Oz distributors, and so far their price is almost double that from the UK or Italy.

    So if i buy the 230V version, is it a matter of just getting a sparky to change the plug? or just use one of those travel converters? I have no idea when it comes to electrical things.

    sorry this is off-topic now.

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  • SlowRain
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    Do you mean PRH or ERH?  La Pavoni has several, slightly-different models (http://lapavoni.com/line.asp?line=domestic).

    Your best bet is an Australian vendor who can provide local service and warranty.  However, if you dont mind a little risk, there are some Internet vendors in Italy.  I just ordered a PRH yesterday from espressocoffeeshop.com.  They were one of the only ones who sold 110v equipment with reasonable shipping to me here in Taiwan.  If Im not mistaken--and I very well may be mistaken--Australia uses the same electrical standard as Italy, so your choices are much wider.  You may be able to order from italiankitchenaids.com, which appears to be much cheaper.

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  • ccrcole
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    who did you buy your new PRHs through. Im in love, and have to have one.

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  • SlowRain
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    Thanks.

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  • beanflying
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    The first time it comes out will be the last time  [smiley=evil.gif] it is a NON Stainless fastener in a wet area. Any machine manufacturer who shows so much care elsewhere in materials choice but so little care on an item like this needs a small kicking.

    Small aside to this between uses I leave the plastic drip tray insert at 90 degrees to allow this area below it to keep free of moisture and corrosion.

    Item will be replaced with a metric button head (standard allen key)  item. Things like this and the square headed bolt for the Silvia shower screen really make me wonder sometimes  :-/

    Borrow one of them from someone head to an engineering supplies or dedicated bolt place and buy a stainless one with a standard head and do any others on the machine while you are going  .

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