!!!SOLD!!! - FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

[betterathome]

Time to part with some of my machines, Im building a new house and want to fund a Duetto for the new kitchen. So Im parting with my Vibiemme Piccolo Levetta. I have had new seals put into the group, makes great coffee, and has great steaming ability. Comes with one portafilter, and 2 baskets (single and double).
Ive priced it the same as a Silvia, so the question for a buyer is, new Sivlia, or used Vibiemme with an E61 group.... $790

Pickup is in Elwood 3184.

[betterathome]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

Bump, price drop $750 :-), any interest ?

[artscendence]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

I thought this would have found a new home by now, if I hadnt bought one last week Id have snapped this up - bargain in my books!

[stephen28]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

Good morning

Can I ask you the age of your machine and approximate amount of use?

Thanks
Steve

[Dave_L]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

Hi - am totally new to this but wondering what difference this machine to a Vibiemme Super Lever? Cheers

[ajayro57]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

Hi - am totally new to this but wondering what difference this machine to a Vibiemme Super Lever? Cheers

Plenty! The Piccolo is about half the price of the Super Lever. The Piccolo has a small single boiler and the Super Lever is a HX machine with a large boiler. There are many other differences, but basically the Piccolo is a good beginners machine (or one step up) and the Super Lever is several steps up for those more experienced people who want something close to a commercial machine in their home.
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[betterathome]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

I thought this would have found a new home by now, if I hadnt bought one last week Id have snapped this up - bargain in my books!

Yes, I thought it would have gone also, somebody interstate PMd they might have a friend come for a look over Easter. Cheap way to get into an E61. If I still have it after Easter, its Ebay. I probably should have cleaned the lint off the chrome left from the paper towel in the picture

[Dezm]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

Hi
I am interested but am in Sydney and your post says pick up from Elwood. Would you consider posting?

Dez

[betterathome]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

Yes, happy to ship. Its within Aust post weight, just need to check size, or I can use a courier if too large for aust post :-)

[Elephantoplasty]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

PM sent

[baza001]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

How long do these take to go from extraction to steam, I have VBM super lever at home and love it but I want a machine for work but cant justify the cost to get another HE machine, also how does the steam compare to HE models.

Barry

[TC]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

How long do these take to go from extraction to steam, I have VBM super lever at home and love it but I want a machine for work but cant justify the cost to get another HE machine, also how does the steam compare to HE models.

Barry

Hi Barry,

Factor in a minute or so and have it scaced as well (if it hasnt been). These are a great machine but do prime them as an element replacement requires removal of the boiler. Its not the end of the world though, just a little fiddly.

The Piccolo is a deadly shot machine. 

[baza001]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

Hi Barry,

Factor in a minute or so and have it scaced as well (if it hasnt been). These are a great machine but do prime them as an element replacement requires removal of the boiler. Its not the end of the world though, just a little fiddly.

The Piccolo is a deadly shot machine. 

I should be OK with such a machine as I have been using my Super Lever for a couple of years, but would this be Ok for people at work who have never used a manual before (with a little training) as I dont want to become a barista for everyone at work (small office about 5 coffee drinkers) or should I just wait for a reasonable S/H HE model to come up
(I am unsure of the forum rules but I am asking questions relating to purchasing this machine so I figured doing it here would be OK)


Barry

[TC]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

but would this be Ok for people at work who have never used a manual before (with a little training)

:-/ I wouldnt think so. Someone will forget to prime the boiler and you will be up for ~$200 each time an element blows. These need to be used with understanding and a workplace is the last place for a single boiler machine IMHO. In addition youre paying people to work, not stand around waiting at the machine.

This a perfect machine for someone who drinks mainly espresso with the occasional milky coffee.

Chris

[Dezm]

Re: FS Vibiemme Leveta Piccolo E61

Hi, Pm sent.