Lever Espresso Machines

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.

Koffee_Kosmo

Lacehim wrote:

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.

I will check and confirm with Barazi The simple mods that I have seen on HB eliminates or bypasses the vibe pump KK

Koffee_Kosmo

After all the lever restorations I have been seeing Its prompted me to revisit my search for a good quality single piston lever (preferably commercial) I like the Bezzera BZ2006AL However I am not sure if they are available in 240 Volt I also like the Rancilio Z8 / Z9 one group lever if I can source one I just like the industrial look Anyone that can recommend a similar machine Of course the machine must be good at coffee making as a first priority Some machines are fantastic and outperform the pretty machines So whats the best lever machine flying under the radar PM me if you find something 😉 so I get first dibs KK

Koffee_Kosmo

I spoke to Chris this morning about a few things including Lever machines Because someone was asking on the different Strega models available with regards to a no pump model So an update for the rest of the lever nuts on Crema Current model available - and the one I have my eye on Strega - with tank & vibration pump Other models available by order only at this stage Strega - Dual - Tank and Plumbed in This model has 2 pumps 1 X Rotary pump - for mains water connection 1 X Vibration pump - for tank use Strega - Direct Mains Model This model has no pump at all and connects direct to the mains water line On another topic Chris said that he can get a Bezzera BZ2006AL as pictured above in 240 Volt or with the same internals the Ellise single lever KK

shape_shifter

I really like the Bezzera BZ2006AL, as much of a box as it is and I wanted curves, it keeps the hot stuff away from my hands a lot better than majority of others.

beanflying

Without wanting to talk down a product unseen there is a lengthy saga about a 2600 lever on Home Barista. My suspicion is it was a Friday machine but still worth a read. It wasn't in the wrapper shown below but in the squared off box but I believe they share the same internals. It was a conversation that started off elsewhere on another fourm pre decision to buy then drifted to waiting fo and then into a few post purchase issues to resolve over 6 months 😉 Interesting to know the other variants are available by order too KK. 🙂

Kelsey

What's a 'Friday machine'?

beanflying

A lemon or Friday Machine. This is not a reflection of the brand by any means just a one of issue as far as I have ever read.

Koffee_Kosmo

The Bezzera Sterga lever machine has landed in the Koffee Kosmo kitchen Photos to follow KK

Muscles

Woohoo! That's awesome KK, you must be a very happy man 😉 Can't wait for some pics.....

Koffee_Kosmo

Muscles wrote:

Woohoo! That's awesome KK, you must be a very happy man 😉 Can't wait for some pics.....

They will be up later if night photos work out ok Off to dial it in now and make a coffee KK

Kelsey

You must be very excited KK!!

Koffee_Kosmo

I am exited Here are some pictures I have just taken of the new Bezzera Strega Lever Machine KK

Kelsey

So similar to my BZ. Wonder if I could do a secret swapsie without the wide noticing.... 😉

Muscles

It's nice and shiny - that's for sure! Congrats KK I am sure you will be very happy with it. Are you planning on upping the grinder now to something with some matching bling? How was the first pour?

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