HKaffeine Senior Member Joined: 11 Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Hong Kong Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: La Pavoni Europiccola, La... Grinder: Mazzer Mini
Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008, 8:41pm Subject: Re: La Pavoni Professional (PDH) Brass and Wood - should I?
The La Pavonis are very sensitive to grind, and use a finer grind than a typical machine. Don't even consider trying to get by with pre-ground coffee and a LP.
Mine is brass and wood, and I don't recommend that finish. The brass develops spots, and the wooden handles crack.
NickK1066 Junior Member Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Bracknell Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Fri Jul 4, 2008, 12:10am Subject: Re: La Pavoni Professional (PDH) Brass and Wood - should I?
That's good to know - I was wondering about the brass and the wood longevity. I've been slowly swaying to the chrome. I've researched the Pavoni and remember multiple comments to it requiring a finer grind.
One point is that the Pavoni is less imposing than the square box form factor.
I didn't get the bid - it seems that everyone uses eBay sniper programs now and I got pipped by £5. I'll keep an eye out over the next month and if not I'll pop into CoffeeItalia in London and get myself a chrome Europiccola. In the mean time I'll read up more on other alternatives.
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