Lever Espresso Machine Photo Gallery

BLrdFX

derrilex wrote:

Wow, WTF is that hand grinder ? Home made jobby ?

OE Pharos. Great grinder and with a few mods even better! On Home Barista voodoodaddy has some mods that make the Pharos really shine.

BLrdFX

conikal wrote:

I thought these worthy of a place in the Gallery....

OK, I'll bite, what is it? Home made? Probably, but what did you use for seals???

galumay

Its the ES-2, a hand made, bespoke, kettle lever made in Holland. I have one of the pre-production models coming in the next couple of weeks. Have a look on HB, there is a thread on it there. Here is his website, http://www.espressostrietman.com/#home

BLrdFX

Thanks for the info/tip! That is an interesting little machine and with enough wall space next to it a Spong could be mounted and then the morning brewing routine would resemble something out of Capt. Nemo :thumb: I like it :thumb:

conikal

My initial delight at finding this 3 gp Izzo Pompei at the Criniti's pizza bar in Castle Hill,..was tempered by noticing the 3kg can of Italian roasted Izzo beans on the grinder. ( just hidden behind the lever handles ) Since they seem to have a deal with Izzo. it may be worth checking out the other Criniti's ( Wooloomooloo, Manley, Dln harbour, Parramatta etc) to see if they are also kitted out with these impressive levers .

Lacehim

conikal, I remember reading somewhere that Chris at Talk Coffee no longer sells the Izzo Pompei with the curvy sides like that because Izzo demanded that he sell their coffee (he has his own brand). It seems that they are packaging the machines with their coffee only, so expect the same elsewhere you seek out these machines at coffee shops etc. Nice machine, but it is a shame about the companies attitude to bundling beans & machine.

BLrdFX

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conikal

Lacehim wrote:

It seems that they are packaging the machines with their coffee only,

That is quite likely the case for the commercial/retail arrangements as you mention,..or it may simply be the usual bean supply & lease m/c, type of contract for cafe's. ..however, their site http://www.izzo.com.au/products/espresso-machines/ lists a domestic ( single group) m/c and i cannot imagine them expecting to tie a domestic user to a bean supply contract. Also i doubt they would turn down a outright commercial m/c sale for the sake of a few kg's of beans ? Anyway , its good to see more commercial levers in use locally. I just need to figure out how much the those Italian beans affect the result in the cup !

Kelsey

Chris had definitely reported that Izzo was not really interested in supplying domestic machines - at least in Australia - and restricting sales of the new Pompeii to commercial premises with bean contracts. IIRC the old model was still going to be available to domestic purchasers. Then again, it was awhile ago and policies do change.

conikal

Kelsey wrote:

IIRC the old model was still going to be available to domestic purchasers.

so is the 1 gp Pompei listed at $5500 on their site the old or new model ? ..what are the differences ?

Kelsey

If it looks like Galumay's red beast it's the new one. If it looks like a fairly normal Italian block of stainless it's the old.

conikal

Well , im pretty sure its the latest version...PID, "styled" coloured side panels , etc... ..and there doesnt seem to be any catches for purchace with a simple "basket" check out against a credit card # ...and only $10 for delivery !! Somedays i really hate how convenient the internet is ! :tearhair:

Brett_H

conikal wrote:

Well , im pretty sure its the latest version...PID, "styled" coloured side panels , etc... ..and there doesnt seem to be any catches for purchace with a simple "basket" check out against a credit card # ...and only $10 for delivery !! Somedays i really hate how convenient the internet is ! :tearhair:

Teehee :thumb: Tres drole Conikal I'm sure though you'd agree, That information from 'the man' Is trustworthy agree? Or do you feel by your research Some misinformed approach Then say it straight Do not abate There's none here who'll reproach! Just obviously leave out names of people and businesses unless you've something nice to say! 😉

conikal

No,..no hidden agenda, just surprised to find the new Pompei available in Au via the Izzo site ( apparently ?). I had seen the comments re Izzo not continuing to sell the m/c here late last year and could understand them not wishing to supply a retailer who has his own ( competing) commercial bean supplies. But then again, that doesnt explain why they are still happy to supply TC with the "Mk1" version..?? I dont know, but i am happy to see a very smart machine again available in Oz. 🙂

Kelsey

Is anything ever as it seems? [attachimg=1]

galumay

From what I could discover the above is correct, not all was as it seemed. Certain people made statements that turned out to be less than accurate. I believe the Pompeii's the same as mine are still freely available with no bean deal required, and to private buyers as well.

Kelsey

Someone said something untrue on the internet? Say it ain't so!

Kelsey

But in all seriousness, this is an example of why all of us (myself included) should be careful at taking certain types of statements at face value.

FreshCoffee2

Kelsey wrote:

Someone said something untrue on the internet? Say it ain't so!

Quote of the month! ************************************** Crap photos taken with phone in a hurry (excitement pulsing through carotid artery) with no attempt to properly set up for best effect. It's operational but not yet sorted. No photos of original model to see what any of the missing trim looked like (so we could attempt to make it up). It has passed our Test and Tag test ! When I next bring in the camera I can replace these photos with better ones. Enjoy.

Kelsey

That is friggin stunning. An absolute work of art. Got any 'before' shots? Where had it been squirrelled away?

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