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La Pavoni....

  • 30-03-2016 1:03pm
    #1
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,034 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    So, I'm watching Doc Martin on tv the other day and see this guy brewing up a couple of espressos.
    Manual pump pressured machine.
    La Pavoni. Looked them up. Watched the YouTube videos. I'm interested now.....for my next purchase.
    They look bombproof.
    Any views on them?


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  • #2
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    Apparently they are hard to use well. You need a very consistent grinder to start. I've heard they produce really great coffee but you have to really love the process for it to be worth a purchase. Have to do a bit of DIY cleaning/repair every few months too. It looks the part too, really beautiful!


  • #3
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,034 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Yeah.....saw the Seattle Coffee gals working it.


  • #4
    Slaphead07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,323 ✭✭✭Slaphead07


    They are a lot of work and a fair bit of skill and knowledge is required to use them properly. That said if you spend the time to learn they do produce absolutely fantastic coffee. You will need a very good grinder.


  • #5
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,034 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Yep. Have a Baratza grinder. Be grand.


  • #6
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,195 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    So, when are you getting it and will you throw up some videos when you get it up and running?


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  • #7
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,034 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Try telling " 'er indoors" :-o
    When, if, my Gaggia Classic breaks down......


  • #8
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,195 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    I'm sure that can be arranged....


  • #9
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,034 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    I'd have to sell another bike........:'(


  • #10
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,195 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Well maintaining a good supply of bikes is obviously important too.


  • #11
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    Planet X wrote: »
    Yeah.....saw the Seattle Coffee gals working it.

    Gail and Kat are the best pair! I miss Kat in the newer videos. Great channel.


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  • #12
    raytaxi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 471 ✭✭raytaxi


    Have a La Pavoni myself, great machine. Grind is so important goes from choke to gush with easy.I find once I hit a sweet spot on grinder I leave it alone, But when its good it's amazing does take a while though. You have heat to consider as well can get too hot usually second shot the best, after third its too hot and boiler will almost need refilling.


  • #13
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,034 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    raytaxi wrote: »
    Have a La Pavoni myself, great machine. Grind is so important goes from choke to gush with easy.I find once I hit a sweet spot on grinder I leave it alone, But when its good it's amazing does take a while though. You have heat to consider as well can get too hot usually second shot the best, after third its too hot and boiler will almost need refilling.

    Have you "done" bells n whistles machines?
    Do, I would, you prefer the more manual / hands on machine?
    If you had a choice, for example.


  • #14
    raytaxi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 471 ✭✭raytaxi


    I had a Nespresso before this so it was quite a change. I was lucky to get it offered at a price that was hard to refuse (friend won it ). Have only used bells and whistle machines at shows.
    If i was buying again think I might start with a silva or gaggia second hand. Less of learning curve I believe.
    If you would like to try it, sure something could be arranged.


  • #15
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,717 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Planet X wrote: »
    I'd have to sell another bike........:'(

    Never sell your beloved bike :eek:

    I'm like yourself OP, a Pavoni is definitely on my list of coffee machines to own.If only my Gaggia Classic would ever blow up haha!

    If you don't want to go the whole hog and buy one brand new then used models pop up on ebay quite a bit. I saw one of the copper and gold ones sell for a bargain €150 just a couple of months back. Also if you're in anyway handy repairable ones also pop up on ebay and theres an official parts dealer in the UK who sell every available part for them, as well as bottomless portafilers if you get very brave on pulling shots from them :)


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