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+1 for a lever! I found a busted up old La Pavoni years ago, replaced all the seals and it’s been good to me ever since. There’s a bit of art to pulling a sho
by jnovek 3y ago
+1 for a lever! I found a busted up old La Pavoni years ago, replaced all the seals and it’s been good to me ever since. There’s a bit of art to pulling a shot on a lever but once you get used to it, it’s a really fun way to make your coffee every day.
- sudb 3y agoAnother happy La Pavoni owner here! I was originally after a totally manual lever machine but found a great deal (~£200) on a second hand La Pavoni in miraculously good condition and couldn't be happier (apart from the occasional burned knuckle). Readily available spare parts and lack of any serious electronics means that hopefully this thing should last me a lifetime. My one recommended upgrade is a compatibly bottomless portafilter + 20g basket.
- achr2 3y agoI live this life too - my La Pavoni has been going strong for over a decade! Multiple shots a day. Maintenance every once in a while. My additional recommended simple upgrade is to add a momentary switch to bypass the sensors, allowing you to quickly increase the pressure for steaming.
- Applejinx 3y agoThis is sounding great to me. Probably going to go for the robot one :)
- jperras 3y agoPavoni owner here - they're simple, built like a tank, and you can do basic maintenance on it with a 10mm wrench and a few other small hand tools. As long as you're willing to invest a bit of effort in the learning curve of literally pulling a shot, it's the perfect machine. I've made 3-6 shots a day on mine for 4 years now, and I know people who have used their machine daily for 20+ years.