Jocklaw Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 The adjustment of the grinder is a large part of the art. Beans are different from shipment to shipment, and I prefer to use a manual grinder rather than the modern electronic (but admittedly better looking ) grinders. Nicko 1
the nerd Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Oh dear. What have I got here. Lever number 2!! Jocklaw, SimpleDom, rouxtjie and 1 other 4
SimpleDom Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Oh dear. What have I got here. Lever number 2!!Illegal! Please tell me you don't own 2 of them?
Stretch Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 someone needs to explain too me how that works....
Guest DieBees Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Oh dear. What have I got here. Lever number 2!!What does this baby cost?
the nerd Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Illegal! Please tell me you don't own 2 of them? I now own this (Olympia Cremina Express) and my trusty La Pavoni What does this baby cost? I cant tell you what i paid for this one but here is a link to the new price:http://www.cerinicoffee.com/olympia-cremina-espresso-machine-made-in-switzerland/ someone needs to explain too me how that works.... There is no pump just a boiler, sp the lever is the pump...
Brian Fantana Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) someone needs to explain too me how that works....It is manual lever machine, the barista operates a lever which moves a piston via a linkage system. The piston draws water from the boiler as it lifts, and as the lever is pulled down the the piston acting on the column of water water will cause water to flow through the puck. You also get spring lever machines such as the Elektra Micro Casa, Londinium I and Bezera Strega. With these spring lever machines you pull the lever down to lift the piston, and after releasing the lever a spring drives the piston down to get the water flowing through the puck. I also use a manual lever machine, with an open boiler. Took this photo halfway through the pull.  Edited November 25, 2014 by Brian Fantana the nerd and Stretch 2
the nerd Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 I have had a few machines now... my levers are my babies ha ha Brian Fantana 1
rouxtjie Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 The adjustment of the grinder is a large part of the art. Beans are different from shipment to shipment, and I prefer to use a manual grinder rather than the modern electronic (but admittedly better looking ) grinders.Deffos, I have a really entry level setup and grind / tamp is the single most important thing in drawing a good shot(obviously if you use freshly roasted beans). I sommer know on my machine that when I try something new(new beans / tamp force / grind setting / basket size) and the shot doesnt draw for 23-25 seconds its not going to be lekker. Jocklaw 1
the nerd Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 A good value grinder is the gran macchino from importalia. Less than 2k and infintly adjustable. SAGecko 1
V12man Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Oh dear. What have I got here. Lever number 2!!You bastart.... can you find me one of those too?
the nerd Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 You bastart.... can you find me one of those too?Chances of finding these things is slim. I just got lucky with this.
V12man Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Chances of finding these things is slim. I just got lucky with this.Next time you get lucky, call me.... Â That is a real winner - now go and check if it still has asbestos covering the boiler.... the nerd 1
Brian Fantana Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Chances of finding these things is slim. I just got lucky with this. You got very lucky.  From what I understand, the Olympia Cremina is in a class of its own when it comes to manual levers with pressurized boiler.  It does not have the temperature related issues that LP Europiccola users experience when pulling multiple shots. Is you La Pavoni the Europiccola or the Professional? the nerd 1
Flippa Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 You got very lucky.  From what I understand, the Olympia Cremina is in a class of its own when it comes to manual levers with pressurized boiler.  It does not have the temperature related issues that LP Europiccola users experience when pulling multiple shots. Is you La Pavoni the Europiccola or the Professional? He doesn't need the temperature stability of the Cremina as he doesn't pull more than two shots at any time. Me, on the other hand, need it, have lots of dinner parties at home. Come on the_nerd, send the Cremina on to your brother, it is Christmas time  Brian Fantana, mrbaker and V12man 3
the nerd Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Next time you get lucky, call me.... Â That is a real winner - now go and check if it still has asbestos covering the boiler....I opened it this morning and it's 100% original asbestos and all. Â It works great. Picked up some descale this morning so I'll give it a proper clean later.
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