Lever Espresso Machines

askthecoffeeguy

RichardM wrote:

I know this is a long shot, but considering the number of new coffee machines bought, and the number of old people dying (my tact is out the window tonight, sorry), that a fair few of these kinds of machines would be thrown out when their kids come to "clean out" the house, not realising what they are. Would there be many of these go to scrap metal places, the tip, salvo's etc?

I'm in regular contact with a gentlemen from Italy who specialises in buying and restoring lever machines and he regularly has a few at his disposal -so feel free to pm me folks if you're genuinely interested in the goods - although if it was parting with that kind of hard earned, I'd wanna fly over and inspect first hand! Also there seems to be a few available in NZ from time to time, on a local auction site...

UNM

Cuppacoffee wrote:

There was a 3 group Bo-ema lever for sale on an auction site that was just passed in without a bid. Like me, I'm guessing a number of members here saw it. It looks to be in good condition and just wondering why you feel it wasn't snapped up?

In my limited experience, 3 group machines of any type get passed in far more often than 1 and 2 groups. Perhaps that is why and iirc beanflying got his 3 group Izzo for a good price after it was passed in at least once.

coffeehorse

Partly the brand - Boema have produced some /really/ awful products, partly the age - late 80s/early90s is unfashionable and had poor QC, and partly the 3gr nature means they're often 20A instead of 15W with the possibility of getting them down to less than 11A. Also weight - 80kg+ is a lot different to 40-65kg. The combo of brand, weight and age means perceived difficulty selling on, while probably no-one wants a machine they can't sell in times where money is hard to come by? Just guessing here.

Cuppacoffee

I wouldn't have considered owning a 3 group Bo-ema until recently. In an odd way, they're kitch, and I do like them much more now. Having sold my lever recently, despite still having possession of it, I miss it already. The Aussie brand appeals to me. I've made some enquiries to the owner and might end up owning it. Oh well, we'll see how it goes.

beanflying

Different thing buying a 3 group for the home kitchen, I suspect the SO approval factor would be below zero. I was having a little drool over at the KVW site last night and I was wondering if the lady uses a riser block behind the counter to get to the levers 🙂 Rancilio Class 6 I think.

RichardM

beanflying wrote:

Different thing buying a 3 group for the home kitchen, I suspect the SO approval factor would be below zero.

My missus let me have a 1m wide bench. Whatever coffee gear I can fit on that, I can have 🙂 🙂 - Wouldn't leave much space for a grinder though.

Gra

Have just spotted this worth a look if your after a lever machine.. 😉 http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-other-stuff-for-sale-La-Cimbali-Eleva-2-group-lever-ESPRESSO-COFFEE-machine-W0QQAdIdZ294703412 Cheers Gra..

UNM

And he even said on that other forum that price is very negotiable to see it go to a good home. I am tempted, very nice looking machine.

beanflying

Think this thread needs more pictures 🙂 Couple of my larger Levers in use.

Cuppacoffee

Nice machines BF. I just hope AM doesn't notice those leads lying around! ;D

beanflying

All better now that was just the test location and the old kitchen 😉 Here is 2 of the smaller flavour ;D

beanflying

To far south and in to small a town for decent ginger :-[ The version of the Pavoni I have is already fully loaded with Timber including the boiler fill.

galumay

I have an Izzo Pompeii Single Group Lever and it took my coffee to a whole new level. I find I can pull consistently great shots with minimal effort. I came from a Bezzera BZ35e - a pretty damn good machine in its own right, but not a patch on a commercial spring lever. Its also easier for my wife to pull great shots on, consistently, she loves the fact its so much less messy than a pump driven machine and she is much more confident pulling shots for visitors. I also love the quietness, combined with a Pharos hand grinder its almost a zen experience extracting coffee! I am a total convert to the Lever. emotji chosen by my son ??? Oh, nice to see some old online coffee mates here, Anger Management, Koffee Kosmo and Beanflying to name a few!

littleroundman

I just gotta say: that is one of the most stunning pieces of equipment I can remember seeing, in any field.

Koffee_Kosmo

I like levers and I am a convert in a big way I do however prefer a plumbed in model When my tax check comes in I think that I will be getting the demo Strega from Barazi Over on Home Barista some have modified the tank models to operate as plumbed in thus eliminating the pump So this is a bonus and a win win scenario for me KK

beanflying

Bit more Izzo power on site that's better, Welcome along 🙂 Liking the Bezzera plumbed in to KK. I think they misread the market for Lever buyers a little by not releasing the plumbed in one earlier themselves.

Koffee_Kosmo

beanflying wrote:

Bit more Izzo power on site that's better, Welcome along 🙂 Liking the Bezzera plumbed in to KK. I think they misread the market for Lever buyers a little by not releasing the plumbed in one earlier themselves.

I am considering the very machine I have a video of, as its was a first in the world to be tested by me I have a soft spot for it. You just had to see the shots I was pulling There is a factory option for a plumbed in Stega available now If I see the insides of one I can convert it KK

beanflying

Little bit of Coffee Porn 4 sale in Tasy at present. $15k'ish. I would nearly consider swapping my Izzo for it 😉

Brett_H

beanflying wrote:

Little bit of Coffee Porn 4 sale in Tasy at present. $15k'ish. I would nearly consider swapping my Izzo for it 😉

I saw this also but alas, I don't have the bench space.... yeah right.... If this machine turns out to be unreliable for the new buyer, who services a Slayer???

Lacehim

Koffee Kosmo wrote:

I am considering the very machine I have a video of, as its was a first in the world to be tested by me I have a soft spot for it. You just had to see the shots I was pulling There is a factory option for a plumbed in Stega available now If I see the insides of one I can convert it KK

KK does the factory plumbed option still use a vibe pump. Lovely machine and I would have gone for one if it wasn't for the damn vibe. The beauty of levers I think is their simplicity.

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