Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008, 6:34am Subject: Seals for a 60's La Pavoni Europiccola
Does anyone know where I can get replacement seals for an early 60's machine? I've been over to HB also, but I can't find any info on WHERE to buy replacement seals for this machine. I emailed Orphane Espresso twice, but never got a reply. If I can't find replacement seals for this machine, I'll probably sell it.
Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008, 10:40am Subject: Re: Seals for a 60's La Pavoni Europiccola
Have you checked Espresso Parts NW or CafeParts? They both sell replacement seals for the pre-Millennium I believe - I have the same model as you do and I sure hope replacements are available if I ever need them. The design hasn't changed all that much over the years so chances are there should be something available that would fit.
orphanespresso Senior Member Joined: 19 Feb 2008 Posts: 65 Location: Troy Expertise: Professional
Espresso: Cremina Faemina Microcimbali... Grinder: Hand Grinders
Posted Thu Jul 24, 2008, 12:44am Subject: Re: Seals for a 60's La Pavoni Europiccola
austinmike......first we've heard of your looking for seals. Never got your email, and believe me if we had we would have been right back to you on it. Some of the earliest models had some parts that were different than the later models...the boiler cap gasket is a big cone shaped thing for one. Do you have the toggle switch with massimo/minimo or the standard I/II rectangular switch with the pilot light? I think the groups were all the same so the seals should be the same. there are some wierd birds out there from the early days and we are finding that it is best not to assume anything without doing some measurements. Doug
Posted Thu Jul 24, 2008, 10:33am Subject: Re: Seals for a 60's La Pavoni Europiccola
Thank you for the reply. I was hoping you'd see this thread. I wasn't insinuating that you guys ignored my email. I know email does get swallowed up by the net. I do appreciate your response here. My machine has the massimo/minimo switch and a black European style plug. I have to use an adaptor, so I can use it at home. I can send you pics of my machine, if that will help. Thanks again!
orphanespresso Senior Member Joined: 19 Feb 2008 Posts: 65 Location: Troy Expertise: Professional
Espresso: Cremina Faemina Microcimbali... Grinder: Hand Grinders
Posted Thu Jul 24, 2008, 8:46pm Subject: Re: Seals for a 60's La Pavoni Europiccola
Yes, post a pic for us. The boiler cap will be the first indication of an early if not earliest model. the massimo minimo is also way early, with a toggle insead of plastic rocker switches. I don't know if they changed the piston size from the first production but with the old machines anything is possible...there is a lot of variation cropping up....even in 1960 it seems standardization wasn't really the goal and there was a lot of rebadging to confuse things even further. We've got a couple of 110v elements to put in our junklyard when we get around to it. How's you heatup time with that 220v?
Posted Fri Jul 25, 2008, 5:40am Subject: Re: Seals for a 60's La Pavoni Europiccola
Here is a pic of my machine. It's what I have saved on photobucket. If you need more angles, I can take more over the weekend. The heat up time is rather long. I just plug it up and go about doing something else. When I hear the machine hissing, then I know it's ready to rock and roll. I hadn't realized, until a few days ago, that this was a 220V machine. Is there any remedy for this, besides having another outlet installed in my home?
Posted Fri Jul 25, 2008, 6:29am Subject: Re: Seals for a 60's La Pavoni Europiccola
One other question. If this is a 220V machine, how many watts does it require?? Not that I actually know what I'm talking about, but a friend of mine wanted me to ask. Said something about an up-converter and the amount of amps that my standard home plugs are wired for. I have no idea what all this means. It's been a long time since I took engineering physics.
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