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Hello together I'm from Switzerland. Coffee and cycling are my hobbies. As a sideline, I enjoy running a coffee shop. On my gas-powered machine (similar to Fracino Retro FCL1) the boiler pressure is controlled by this GICAR gas pressostat (first picture). The pressure is regulated with the upper hexagon screw, the height of the lower flame (only to maintain the pressure) with a slotted screw (second picture). I assume the screws work according to the needle valve principle. My questions: - When I turn these control screws it smells like gas. Could it be that the O-ring or the screw are damaged? - Ist it simple to change the o-ring or the screw? - How tricky is the replacement of the gas regulator? Thanks for your help

Micro Casa Leva S1C is an espresso machine with lever offered by Elektra for several decades. I am selling my trusted Elektra after owning it for about two years. This beautiful lever machine produces amazing layered espressos and the steam wand is second to none. It has been just serviced by Ferrari espresso, the authorized dealer for Elektra in the UK, who have confirmed that the machine is in fine condition. Comes with portafilter, original box, and certificate. Please note that the grinder in the pictures is not included. I am selling this at a 50% discount (currently cheapest retail price is ~£1,100). I will entertain serious offers though. Gumtree ad has more pictures! https://www.gumtree.com/p/coffee-machines/elektra-micro-casa-lever-s1c-chrome-lever-espresso-machine-/1360812542 Any questions, please feel free to ask. Many thanks, Sam

Hi guys Iv just purchased a izzo my way pompei 2 group coffee machine, she’s an absolute beauty but being a novice to coffee machine she’s a bit of a handful lol was just wondering if anyone out there knows anything about this machine that might be able to give me some insight and advice on this beauty it really would be much appreciated . I really want to get to most out of her But know little about coffee machines especially levers any help would be much appreciated shes fitted into a coffee van if anyone’s local to me and wanted a little go and could advise me at the same time I’d travel thank in advance

Have an 'old' Ponte Vecchio Lusso (old = original badge and SAMA stamp on boiler) . Apart from the boiler part below it's in quite good condition. Needs a new boiler Some rust on inside of casing where boiler spat water from previous owner I would put new seals Wondering if I should keep or sell for parts. Any ideas?

Hi all, I have a La Pavoni Europiccola for sale. Excellent condition, I would be keeping this but I have a Gaggia G106 (Same as a La Pavoni Pro). Excellent condition externally and internally - pictures to follow. Descaled this evening and she is getting up to temperature nice and quick, lovely smooth lever action, pressure relief valve works as it should. I can also provide a rather old (but working OK) single holed steam tip if taken for the asking price - this is a necessary upgrade on these machines as the standard 3-holed tip is a nightmare to work with! £250 collected from South Oxfordshire. Happy to show working, although I don't have a tamper for this machine (49mm I believe) and i'm more than happy to feed you with a coffee or two courtesy of my own lever machine. I can post, but these lovely machines are very delicate and postage is at your own risk. I will package up well as I would expect to receive it but ultimately, if it's damaged in transit then I can't be liable sadly.