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Throwing a curveball in there… I have the potential of getting a la pavoni classic, free, it’s pretty old but it’s never been used much and from what I can tell a full new set of gaskets and a descale and it’s unlikely to be too much different from a new one.
Yep! There's a minor difference between pre and post-millennium versions but it's easy to get service kits for both. I've just stripped and serviced mine (see around 20 posts up page for the result of infrequent descaling!) and it was pretty straightforward all things considered. Electrics are very basic. Plumbing consists of a single copper pipe. I'd jump at the chance of the La Pavoni personally (naturally biased of course).
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Useful response thanks.
Throwing a curveball in there… I have the potential of getting a la pavoni classic, free, it’s pretty old but it’s never been used much and from what I can tell a full new set of gaskets and a descale and it’s unlikely to be too much different from a new one.
Grinder I was thinking something like this…
Sage BCG820BSSUK the Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Grinder - Silver https://amzn.eu/d/1mxT7vr
Then as it’s the big 40 next year perhaps slash a bit more on something like a rocket apartmentto…
Or for £300 there is this option..
Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine | Latte & Cappuccino Coffee Maker with Integrated Bean Grinder & Steam Wand | 2.8 L Water Tank | 15 Bar Italian Pump | Stainless Steel https://amzn.eu/d/2URYIO2