Coffee machine

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I am selling my coffee machine, thought ill ask around here if anyone is interested before I throw it out there to the wolves. It is an expobar office leva (also known as Expobar Brewtus IV) dual boiler, PID, manual pre-infusion and can also be plumbed in. contact me if you are interested.

[Ant in the NL]

  On 9/26/2024 at 6:47 AM, avatar said:

I am selling my coffee machine, thought ill ask around here if anyone is interested before I throw it out there to the wolves. It is an expobar office leva (also known as Expobar Brewtus IV) dual boiler, PID, manual pre-infusion and can also be plumbed in. contact me if you are interested.

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Bud, you had me at PID.... 

[babse]

  On 9/26/2024 at 6:47 AM, avatar said:

I am selling my coffee machine, thought ill ask around here if anyone is interested before I throw it out there to the wolves. It is an expobar office leva (also known as Expobar Brewtus IV) dual boiler, PID, manual pre-infusion and can also be plumbed in. contact me if you are interested.

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Wish i had the Doosh at this moment... 

 

That's a beast 😍 

[Frosty]

The wife says I shouldn't be so critical of bad coffee (aka dirty dish water). However, after watching the Cafe Ride with Matt Stephens (interviewing Pogacar, I like his description of bad coffee... scroll to 27:00 to hear it.

Best thing about this coffee was cup. 

 

[Andrew_Smith]

My friend got a new setup:

[Alouette3]

Bezzera BZ99

Year later and finally got the time to get her running! Bought as a non runner in pieces! I'll eventually get the pile of parts that was once an Oscar and donor running too.

Bezzera HX steams like a dragon compared to my Gaggia classic. Need to relearn my technique, milk gets hot before a good foams has built up, even with 2 of the steam holes plugged.

[Meezo]

  On 1/9/2025 at 9:47 PM, Alouette3 said:

Bezzera BZ99

Year later and finally got the time to get her running! Bought as a non runner in pieces! I'll eventually get the pile of parts that was once an Oscar and donor running too.

Bezzera HX steams like a dragon compared to my Gaggia classic. Need to relearn my technique, milk gets hot before a good foams has built up, even with 2 of the steam holes plugged.

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Nice, congrats 

 

Try, to back off on steam on the dial so go ¾ also don't let as much air(if any) in as you would with the gaggia before. You'll find the "riding the wave" will bring enough air to ensure you still get the perfect microfoam 

[michaelbiker]

Gave away my Delonghi bean-to-cup. I drive home now to have coffee after a ride instead of stopping on the way!

[splat]

I just stumbled on this guy.
Some serious machines !
(not sure if they have been mentioned here already)

https://henlo.coffee/#home

 

[Chadvdw67]

Some advice is needed....

 

I sold my Breville Barista last year, it made pretty decent coffee in my opinion, at least better than most coffee shops at least, anyway, I am now really regretting selling it, and looking to get another machine + grinder, but would like to get something a nit nicer, could you guys through out some suggestions for a decent machine + grinder combo? Around the R20k mark, I know it is not a lot, but that is what I can "afford" 

 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[splat]

  On 3/14/2025 at 4:20 AM, Chadvdw67 said:

Some advice is needed....

 

I sold my Breville Barista last year, it made pretty decent coffee in my opinion, at least better than most coffee shops at least, anyway, I am now really regretting selling it, and looking to get another machine + grinder, but would like to get something a nit nicer, could you guys through out some suggestions for a decent machine + grinder combo? Around the R20k mark, I know it is not a lot, but that is what I can "afford" 

 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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Rancilio Silvia + Rocky Combo

https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/domestic-espresso-equipment/products/rancilio-silvia-espresso-machine

https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/domestic-espresso-equipment/products/rancilio-rocky-espresso-grinder

Or
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro + MDF55 combo

https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/domestic-espresso-equipment/products/gaggia-classic-evo-pro-home-espresso-machine#bundler-target-element

https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/domestic-espresso-equipment/products/gaggia-mdf55-espresso-grinder?variant=41480831959174

 

[Chadvdw67]

Been looking at this for a little while, seems to be pretty good value, anyone have any knowledge/experience with it?

https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/espresso-coffee-machines-commercial-espresso-coffee-machine-1-group/prosumer-espresso-coffee-machines/cortex-pulse-v2-dual-heat-pid-with-df54-grinder/

[Alouette3]

  On 3/14/2025 at 4:50 AM, splat said:

Rancilio Silvia + Rocky Combo

https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/domestic-espresso-equipment/products/rancilio-silvia-espresso-machine

https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/domestic-espresso-equipment/products/rancilio-rocky-espresso-grinder

Or
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro + MDF55 combo

https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/domestic-espresso-equipment/products/gaggia-classic-evo-pro-home-espresso-machine#bundler-target-element

https://capecoffeebeans.co.za/collections/domestic-espresso-equipment/products/gaggia-mdf55-espresso-grinder?variant=41480831959174

 

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Or go for the Gaggia with a Rocky grinder.

Fair number of similar combos on the second hand market

[Alouette3]

  On 3/14/2025 at 6:07 AM, Chadvdw67 said:

Been looking at this for a little while, seems to be pretty good value, anyone have any knowledge/experience with it?

https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/espresso-coffee-machines-commercial-espresso-coffee-machine-1-group/prosumer-espresso-coffee-machines/cortex-pulse-v2-dual-heat-pid-with-df54-grinder/

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Some solid features there for a home machine. PID and pressure gauge as standard, both feature would go well on a Silvia or Gaggia. Larger boiler too is good as well as a thermoblock for steam, which is where the Gaggia could perform better.

Looks solid. Give it a go and let us know....