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  • #46
    Re: Just bought - La Pavoni Europiccola manual lever machine

    Originally posted by 5061766F6E69626F79000 link=1251710399/43#43 date=1327902709
    Yes, that description I gave is just a starting point to get people going. There is a lot of tweaking to be done from there, which is the fun ( for some anyway) of this machine.

    If water pressure from the boiler seems too much, start earlier when its not as hot - pressure is a factor of heat in the boiler.
    Thanks PB, I realised it was just a starting point, and it certainly helped me make a start. Much appreciated. I do find the tweaking fun, and everybody has their own little ways and means...

    Originally posted by 5061766F6E69626F79000 link=1251710399/43#43 date=1327902709
    Have fun.
    Will do!!

    Originally posted by 7269636B5F626F6E64000 link=1251710399/44#44 date=1327906139
    Ive been noticing lately that Im getting less fractured pucks and more even extractions by paying attention to preinfusing VERY gently - inching the lever up millimeter by millimeter to make sure the chamber is filled slowly. Seems to be a winner for me at least!

    Nice one, thanks for that Mr Bond.

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    • #47
      Re: Just bought - La Pavoni Europiccola manual lever machine

      changed coffee.. All my settings ruined lol. I blame the grind size/consistency when changing beans the pavoni seems to have very fine tolerances when it comes to grind.

      Anyways im noticing that my lever raises itself when i leave the machine off to cool. Its a bit of a mind trick to have lowered it in the afternoon and come back to it after dinner to see it fully raised (machine is OFF btw). Its doing this pretty slowly though but its definately raising itself!

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      • #48
        Re: Just bought - La Pavoni Europiccola manual lever machine

        hmm your piston seals must be well lubricated or well worn! You could leave the steam valve open after use to stop those kind of shenannigans, but its nothing to worry about.

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        • #49
          Just received my pre-millennium (1970s ??) machine from the Netherlands.

          The lever is off and before I rush off to the big green shed to buy circlip pliers I just wanted to ask if I'm one the money with needing them!! Looks like I do but is there another way to get the clips off?

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          • #50
            Originally posted by Lukemc View Post
            Just received my pre-millennium (1970s ??) machine from the Netherlands.

            The lever is off and before I rush off to the big green shed to buy circlip pliers I just wanted to ask if I'm one the money with needing them!! Looks like I do but is there another way to get the clips off?

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            Pic of machine looking forward to having a play with it.

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            Looks very nice!

            I always just gently pulled mine off (straight) with needle nose pliers even though i have a set of circlip pliers. I found them to be quite easy to get off, not much force needed...however yours maybe different / stiffer so this might not be ideal. ?

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            • #51
              Nice machine! They are e-clips so no point getting circlip pliers. There are proper tools for e-clips but probably not worth wasting your money. I use a small piece of wood with a v cut in the end to push up both prongs at the same time. Works better than pliers or screwdriver and there's no risk scratching the chrome. Some people replace the pins with nuts and bolts to make life easier. You'll need to remove the front pin to drop out the piston for cleaning and lubrication.

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              • #52
                Thanks guys will see how I go. Nuts and bolts might be the simplest idea actually

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                • #53
                  I just picked up a '74 EP so am very pleased to have some pre-reading to do before I start to get dirty.

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