derrilex I went to the Bezzera warehouse sale this morning fully intent on buying some accessories and nothing more. And I did, sort of. A set of espresso cups and a fancy looking milk jug. However, Chris had a few brand new machines that had a bit of water damage as the result of water being left in the tank during transit from the Brisbane warehouse to the retail shop. Amongst them was a Mitica, essentially exactly the same internals as a Strega but with a E61 head instead of the lever group. I had a look, remained strong and left. I lasted about 10 minutes at home and set off for Bezzera again. Needless to say I now have the Mitica at home after a mega deal was struck. I stripped it down and cleaned up the bits that needed cleaning and now the relearning begins. A few pics of what is was like when I got it. Nothing major at all, just a few rust stains on the chassis, a few water marks on the boiler and a few rust stains here and there on the stainless. All cosmetic.
Koffee_Kosmo Congratulations on your purchase And a job well done as it looks better than new now May the coffee gods look kindly upon you and may you have thousands of god shots KK
derrilex RichardM wrote: Knowing what you paid for that, I am insanely jealous. :rofl: :rofl:. Yep RM, just too good to refuse. I defy anyone to pass it up at the money. 1/3rd price, can't argue with that.
derrilex Koffee Kosmo wrote: Congratulations on your purchase And a job well done as it looks better than new now May the coffee gods look kindly upon you and may you have thousands of god shots KK Can I join the polishing club now KK ? 😃
Brett_H derrilex wrote: Thanks guys. :thumb: now would Brett have done :rofl: Brett would now demand bespoke customised group handles, knobs and a tamper stand all matched in a durable hard wearing material like.... 😉 STAT WITH PICTURES and I'll try to pop over for a coffee soon!! :thumb:
Brett_H Brett H wrote: Brett would now demand bespoke customised group handles, knobs and a tamper stand all matched in a durable hard wearing material like.... 😉 STAT WITH PICTURES and I'll try to pop over for a coffee soon!! :thumb: Oh yeah... and the resin bling has to be designed and made by the finest artisan!!! I've attached a link: http://m1174.photobucket.com/albums/derrilex/Ringtail%20Resin%20Craft/
derrilex Resin stuff coming for sure. Need to swap some PF handles and see if the 99 naked will seal ( lugs different position). Must say, I loving the flick taps.
UNM suddenly e-61 machines seem to be getting popular here. Welcome to the select group. Old technology, but still works fine and they do look kinda nice.
Brett_H UNM wrote: Old technology, but still works fine and they do look kinda nice. That's an interesting and understated point. One of my 'must-haves' on my dream machine was he Faema 1961 head with its pre infusion and thermal stability (read blingy good looks)!
Ol_Grumpy Nice bit 'o' coffee bling you scored there... Course your gonna have to build an appropriate coffee shrine to worship said bling.... I've just discovered recently that Mr Bezzera's daughter and my daughter play basketball together.... Not that, that means anything, just sayin....
GaryatGala Definitely deal of the year at 1/3 of the price of a new machine. Great job on the WD40/Brasso combo there :thumb: There's a lot of owner satisfaction when you get to clean, having a good look and play with your machine compared to buying a brand spanking new one and not touching the inside. Brasso did a splendid job on anything stainless I had including motorcycle exhausts which blinded motorists with it's gleam. 😃
