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  • #31
    I ended up with a La Pavoni from Casa Espresso and a Lido E grinder from Talk Coffee. Both of these business owners really helped me out price wise, and with advice. I have not yet mastered the coffee shot, however, even the worse shot I am not disappointed with. I enjoy everything I have been able to make.

    There is a bit of ritual involved in pulling a shot, but its not a difficult process or takes up a lot of time. I believe even with a semi-automatic or automatic machine there still is a level of cleaning involved, in which takes up most of my time with the La Pavoni. The time taken to grind 14g of coffee beans in the Lido E is all but of 20sec, with not a great effort required. Prior to using the Lido, I was lent a hario (I think its called) hand grinder and that did take some time to grind one shot. With the Lido it is quick and relatively easy, and the shot has a richer deeper taste.

    I would like to thank both Antony and Chris for their help.

    I have no regrets.

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    • #32
      Edited due to resolution
      Last edited by Etheral; 23 November 2015, 07:02 PM.

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      • #33
        Hi Etheral,

        I know Antony pretty well and am sure he'll be mortified at the omission. I'd think there's a plausible explanation and I know he's been overseas for a week or two and arrived home just this morning...

        I can only suggest that as per usual, a further attempt at a phone conversation might be best. Did you leave voicemail?

        Negative comments stay around for a long time and can taint opinions in the 8 sec. snapshots that people seem to spend on internet pages...

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        • #34
          Hi Etheral,

          I have been overseas and just returned back this morning. I am sure yours is one of the many international calls/messages I missed.

          absolutely our error not putting the tamper in with the filter, it was originally on back order from Italy.

          I will contact you directly to get it to you ASAP

          regards

          Antony

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          • #35
            Yeah loving mine and don't know what people were saying about burning coffee after 2-3 coffees due to overheating..I pulled 8 shots (3 milk drinks included) and not an issue or refill. But in saying that I have a Ponte Vecchio export and not the LP.

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            • #36
              I have owned a profesional for about 5 years and really like it . Regards the over heating , all I do is run the porta filter under the cold tap to cool it down then I am good to go again . I don't see why they are harder to operate than auto machines , unless it is too much trouble to raise and pull down the lever every thing else is the same .

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