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This Safety Valve Body is found on the older version PRE-Millennium Europiccola, and it works with older Stainless Steel sphere (eventually replaced by the Teflon Valve).

Note that we offer two tools to assist with removing and reinstalling this assembly, the Steam Valve Removal Tool to reach the nut inside the boiler and the Pavoni Skinny Wrench to hold the base of the MP- or P-37 in place while loosening/tightening.

PLEASE NOTE: As with many manufacturers who are making an effort to cut their production costs, La Pavoni has stopped finishing the inside piece and the lower part of the outside piece of this assembly. All, or at least most, of the unfinished portion is hidden by the drain tube cup. They are still properly finishing the top end.

Fits: All PRE-Millennium Europiccola and Professionale models with a double switch. Does NOT fit models with a straight ON/OFF switch or models with the red rocker switch and green light. For a more detailed explanation, please see this PDF.

However, before you jump in and buy it, it’s a good idea to do your research. We’ve created this La Pavoni Professional review to provide you all the information you need to make your decision.

At a glance, the La Pavoni Professional is an immediately impressive machine. It has an exterior so highly polished that it’s reflective, an accurate pressure gauge on top, and a lever that juts out from the front. This machine is a loving homage to traditional espresso-making, when lever-operated models dominated the market and making espresso was truly an art. This is a well-built espresso machine that’s perfect for espresso purists or skilled baristas.

Let’s start with the very obviously notable feature of the La Pavoni Professional: it’s a lever-operated manual espresso machine. These machines aren’t very common these days, having been slowly phased out and replaced with higher-tech models that use buttons, switches, or touchscreens.

This gives brewing espresso a much more tactile feeling. Furthermore, it’s significantly more stylish than the alternative, making machines like this one particularly great for small specialty coffee shops or seasoned home baristas.

Aside from good espresso, of course, what’s the first thing you hope for when you purchase an espresso machine? We’d guess that you said you’d hope the machine lasts you a long time, especially if it strained your budget.

The longevity of an espresso machine comes from the quality of its components and materials. Since the boiler is one of the most crucial components of your machine, you’ll want one that’s tough like the Professional’s nickel-plated boiler.

Not only is the boiler durable, it’s also much more spacious than the Professional’s sister machine, the Europiccola. Because the Professional’s boiler can hold 38oz of water as opposed to 20oz, it’s capable of brewing and steaming longer.

This relates to the nickel plating on the boiler that we discussed above. It’s not just the machine’s boiler that’s made of metal – aside from the handles and knobs, the whole machine is.

There’s something inherently more trustworthy about metal as opposed to plastic. It’s true that plastic is the more affordable option, but if the La Pavoni Professional were made entirely out of plastic instead, you’d probably find yourself internally counting down the days until something breaks.

Beyond durability, it’s undeniable that the metal construction gives the Professional its own flair. Despite its vintage design, its metallic exterior allows it to blend in with polished kitchen appliances.

The La Pavoni Professional makes monitoring your pressure simple. It has a convenient pressure gauge right on top of the water level sight glass, so you can confirm your machine is working properly just by taking a quick look.

The La Pavoni Professional, while not an automated machine, is capable of monitoring itself in at least one aspect: its internal pressure. It has a thermostat on the inside that keeps tabs on its pressure, helping to protect it from reaching dangerous levels.

It’s simple, but that’s what makes it useful. Whether or not you have experience making frothy cappuccinos or creamy lattes, you’ll still be able to manage it with the help of this automatic frothing system.

It’s important to mention that there isn’t anything different from model to model. They are all the same La Pavoni Professional, except that they are available in different colors.

In that case, the La Pavoni Professional with the black base is likely the better fit for your preferences. As you can see, the base has been changed so that it is no longer metallic chrome – it is black. Beyond color, however, it is the same as the above Professional.

If you dislike the color variations present in the above Professional, you’ll love the La Pavoni Professional in brass. Rather than having any clashing colors or different areas, it is a uniform brass color.

Those looking for a truly unique espresso machine to add to their homes need not look any further than the Elektra Micro Casa. This machine is a sight to behold with its pillar shape, metallic construction, wooden handles, and the eagle-shaped topper.

Furthermore, it comes with a few features created to protect it from harm and increase its safety. Examples include its internal pressure regulator and safety thermostat, which work together to moderate the machine’s pressure and temperature.

La Pavoni’s 2-Group Commercial Lever machine is designed to solve this issue. Because it has two brew heads, it is capable of brewing twice as fast as its single-group counterparts.

If you’re looking for an espresso machine brand you can trust, you really don’t need to look much further than La Pavoni. This company has been around since 1905, meaning they have overa century of experience crafting quality machines.

The La Pavoni Professional may have the word “professional” in its name, but that doesn’t mean we’d recommend it for businesses. As a single-group manual machine, it will automatically be far slower than commercial alternatives.

Feedback for our La Pavoni machines has been generally positive, including what our customers have said about the La Pavoni Professional. Those who have purchased it say that it’s such a long-lasting machine, it can withstand decadesof use.

Majesty Coffee strives to offer our customers the lowest prices for the best espresso machines. We include our La Pavoni collection in that statement.

That being said, we have the La Pavoni Professional in chrome or with a black base for $1,099. Our La Pavoni Professional in copper/brass is available for $1,379 and the Professional in just brass is available for $1,699.

I was concerned upon receipt of the Lelit Elizabeth as the inner box (not the outer box) showed water damage and in fact was still wet. There was some minor moisture within the machine"s drip dray, but otherwise the machine looked unharmed. I have been using the machine for exactly one week as of this writing, and I"m happy to say that not only was it apparently undamaged, but it"s fantastic for espresso and steaming. Immediately upped my latte art (here coming from a Crossland CC-1). Very satisfied and would highly recommend this machine.

I’m so far very satisfied with the entire experience purchasing a new espresso machine from Comiso. I had a great experience pre-sale when I contacted them with questions via email and chat. This was during the busy holiday season and they were amazing at responding super quickly to all my questions and all folks I interacted with were respectful and polite. I ended up buying a Lelit MaraX v2 in black and the ordering process was a breeze and I was assisted over the phone super easy and nice customer service rep helped me to get my order plus 2 free items added to the order. From there my order was processed immediately and shipped out within 2 business days- again this was during last week of December where all shops are so busy. I received my machine very well packed and everything has been great so far. I had a couple of questions after the sale and they again were so quick to respond. I got my two free items a bit later but can’t complain at all- they were free gifts included with my MaraX- a dosing funnel and a distribution tool. They were out of stock so it took a bit longer to ship but they politely explained the reason for the delay and I received the items a week later. Overall I’d say I had a 5 star experience with Comiso. Truly recommend them.

Purchased this grinder with a Lelit PID espresso machine. Dialing in the grind took a few tries but fairly easy to do with the built in control. On/off switch on the side is a nice convenient feature. Only criticism is the plastic top that covers the bean holder tends to get tight and somewhat hard to remove with one hand.

I purchased an Elektra Espresso Machine from Comiso and Nick Comiso the owner, was nice enough to take time to explain the benefits (and drawbacks) of the machine I wanted. He patiently explained what would work best for my use and helped guide my decision. This was an expensive purchase and Nick made me feel comfortable in buying over the internet. I was actually able to talk to someone every time I called or if I had to leave a message Nick called me back!! When my machine arrived from the distributor it had been damaged in shipping. I called Nick, e mailed him pictures and he immediately offered a refund or a replacement. That is great business and the hallmark of an honest man!! I have no hesitation about recommending this business to anyone looking for accessories, a starter machine or a pro level machine. They are truly great people to work with. Dave G.

This is a fantastic machine. I love the stainless look and 58mm grouphead. I found it easy to use as a novice and the dual boiler is very useful in my household, since there is no delay between brewing and steaming milk. I came across concerns about filling this machine due to small tank opening, but I use a kitchen funnel and it"s fast easier than removing the tank, no issues at all. Lastly, the pressure gauge and PID are great.

The LeLit Anna consistently outperforms my previous espresso machine (Ascaso Duo). Love the compact dimensions, the boiler and steamer run beautifully efficiently taking little time. I was a little skeptical initially with the low pressure but have been blown away by the results, consistently great crema and a silky surface to the espresso. After a couple of months pulling 5-6 espresso"s daily it"s been flawless thus far. The water tank is a great size, rudimentary yet effective. I use the steamer without the outer sheath and the results (with the right milk) are fine however if coffee art is your thing, you may want something a little more. Have to say I really enjoy this espresso machine. Service from Comiso was also exceptional.

The so called "false pressure" is a truly ridiculous term often used to describe residual air left inside boilers, and also in groups with some group designs, so that there is a contribution to the internal total pressure from that air. Simply bleeding the system eliminates this. The "two switch" La Pavonis and others with similar design do not have this problem with their boilers, because the escaping gases quickly sweep the air out, though the two switch ones still need to have their group handles raised momentarily after steam begins to escape to get the air out of the space above the piston. (Otherwise you will, as discussed in earlier posts, get a "spongy" pull.)

With the two switch La Pavonis and similar models, there are two heating elements, in the case of the 1974-1990 La Pavoni Europiccolas, and some later ones, a 200watt and an 800watt one. There is a pressure relief valve normally set to about 1.0 bar above atmospheric pressure. You turn on the machine with both elements on, soon the pressure rises inside, and initially air and steam come out the pressure relief valve, but the air is quickly expelled, then just steam comes out. It will come out with a lot of vigour too, because 1000 watts is a lot of energy. So when it begins to come out rapidly you turn off the 800 watt heater, leaving just the 200 watt one. This is enough to keep the boiler hot, and slightly more, so that there is a constant slow hiss of release steam. (If the ambient temperature be low there will be less hiss, because more heat is lost to the surroundings.)

I had problems with electrolytic corrosion on the ball inside my steam release valve, so that with just the 200 watt element on it released so much steam that the pressure was only about 0.1 bar. Apparently not very many other people have this problem? I replaced it with a ball from the hardware store, and it quickly deteriorated too, so I put in one of the plastic "mushrooms" you can get from OE and other places, like LaPavoni uses in recent models. (This is an example of a case where plastic IS better!)

It should hiss constantly with the 200 watt element on. You need to measure the pressure with it at equilibrium with the 200 watt element if you have problems with too low or too high pressure. You can install one on top of the sight gauge, or put one temporarily onto the steam valve. You can also machine a special cap and put a pressure gauge in the reservoir cap, but that requires a lathe, and it is nice to have a M32x2.0 die to cut the threads. You can also use a Presta bicycle tyre pressure gauge applied to the steam tube with the steamer tip removed, because they have the diameters.

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La Pavoni’s Europicola EPC-8 espresso machine is the perfect combination of sleek design and valuable. While it takes some repetition and practice to get things just right, actual operation is quite easy, so you don’t have to comb through complicated user manuals. Just lift the lever that raises the piston to facilitate pressurized water to blend with coffee in the filter holder and just lower the lever to get frothy, delicious drinks, as it pushes out the finished beverage into the cup. It can produce 8 espressos 2oz cups with a single water reservoir fill.

With a solid steel base and triple chrome plating on the outside, the machine retains its elegant appearance for a long time. The inside of the base is also polished to avoid problems related to moisture accumulation. ABS black plastic has been used in constructing the drip tray, while the portafilter is made with chrome plated brass and equipped with a sturdy black plastic handle.

The boiler has a capacity of up to 20 ounces of water, and it takes about 6 minutes to heat up. It is made of brass with a chrome plated exterior, while the inside has food safe nickel plate. The biggest advantage is the absence of wait time between brewing and steaming. To regulate boiler temperature, a pressure controller is incorporated for fast response. The “on and off cycle” goes on like clockwork, with a pressure range between 0.7 to 1 bar. A sight glass is located on the left side of the machine, so you can watch the water level of the boiler.

When the boiler pressure becomes too much to handle, a safety valve situated on the right hand side opens automatically to release the pressure buildup. In case the boiler gets overheated, there is a thermal fuse to shut it off at 225°F so it can be reset. Please turn it off when not in use.

To ensure the exterior looks shiny and new all the time, you need to preserve the lacquered finish properly. Cleaning should only be done with a soft cloth, while the boiler needs to be decalcified every 6 months. Depending on the time the boiler is left on; the gaskets should be replaced every 3 to 5 years. The stainless steel food safe heating element can resist rust and corrosive buildups, thereby boosting shelf life and durability.

Cappuccinos and lattes are now available from the privacy of your home – use the EPC-8 to experiment while creating beverages with different flavorings and aroma. It is extremely popular and has received praises and glowing reviews from customers, which has greatly spiked its demand.

2022 updated pressure release valve. This stronger valve will in most cases stop the occasional steam release from the pressure release valve caused by calcium blockages or foreign matter. For the Millennium edition (manufactured after 2000) only. Valvola di sicurezza con antivuoto (safety valve with anti-vacuum).

I have had many brands and types of espresso machines, but since I bought this one 10 years ago, I don’t feel the need for any other one. I have also read the interesting and contributing review from the Norwegian Board of Coffee. However, Lever Operated La Pavoni’s (which also manufacture Gaggia machines) is consistently under-rated by comparating bodies, but it does not reflect its true performance because of the learning curve to master it which research /comparative studies never take into account. And one that just uses a Pavoni for the first few times can not make a good espresso. I’m also very surprised that they have found the water too hot as precisely, the idea of a lever machine is to use manual pressure in order not to use pressure generated by heat which is too high. So it really doesn’t make any sense: In the La Pavoni a smaller pressure is achieved in the boiler, which is then released in the “group” by opening it with the lever. The group acts as a “heat sink” instantly cooling the water before it hits the coffee at about 90 degrees which is the perfect temperature for an espresso (see Illy’s book on the matter) chemically, for crema reasons and bitterness avoidance reasons). Heat and pressure-valve machines generally open up at above 100 which is bad for coffee. (like stove-top machines)

So if you’re into mastering YOUR OWN espresso, this one’s for you. But you’ll need to take the time to make it (a good 10 minutes) and after 6 espressos, the thing is too hot and needs to lay at rest. … Very… crafty and temperamental. Old school basically, but then who wants a new school espresso…

When you first fire up the machine, you have to run a solution of bicarbonate of soda through it. As the solution heats up (and, of course, it’s the same for plain water), the safety valve starts to hiss, which is worrying. What’s happening, though, is that the air, inevitably trapped in the boiler, is being vented as it heats up (the reverse happens as the machine cools – only louder – as air is drawn into the partial vacuum in the boiler. Took me longer than was sensible to figure that out – I first thought the steam wand was leaking – so, La Pavoni, how about telling your customers?

It says, while flushing, to leave the portafilter attached, presumably so that gets cleaned too. My advice is to leave it off, as it splashes badly, making a hell of a mess, and the water isn’t far from boiling – wash it separately, the filter, especially, needs a good scrub with a green scouring pad and washing up liquid, to remove the gunk from it’s manufacture.

To work on the machine, should you need to, you’ll need 10mm, 14mm and 16mm combination spanners – two of the last, or one and a good-quality adjustable, or a 16mm socket (to remove the domed cap nut and its locking nut). There may well be other sizes I haven’t encountered yet, so check back in a day or two. You can’t get a socket on the steam valve nut, or the group head to boiler bolts, which is why I suggested combination spanners (for those of you unfamiliar, they have an open-ended spanner one end, and a ring spanner the other, both the same size).

Now then – sit up straight and pay attention, especially if you have children. My advice, if you have young kids, is not to get one of these at all (get a semi-automatic machine), because the entire machine, except for the plastic handles, gets very hot. Seriously – if I didn’t have good reflexes I could have been burned when I put my hand on the base. Who the hell expects the base to be hot, FFS?

The machine is made of highly-conductive brass, bolted to a steel base – how hard would it have been to isolate the base from the boiler with a pair of non-heat-conductive gaskets? It does have fibre gaskets, but they quite clearly don’t do any good. Not helpful.

The Europiccola doesn’t have a pressure gauge, it relies on a pressurestat. If you want one (who wouldn’t?), Orphan Espresso have one to fit both old and new machines –

Update:Tried to make an espresso–the water just poured through the puck (the ground coffee in the filter). So, research needed. It seems that the grind and the tamp pressure are vital – no surprises there, obviously. What was a surprise is how fine you need the ground coffee – between sand and flour, apparently – I’m assuming wholemeal flour as white flour is around the Turkish coffee grind – and how high the tamp pressure – at least 35lb. And yes, there is a consensus on both, and both are hugely different to my semi-auto machine, with a fine to medium grind and almost no pressure on the tamp, just compact slightly and polish. Oh well, I said earlier there was a steep learning curve with these things, so I can’t really complain.

I’ve covered tampers previously, and the lever La Pavonis are supposed to take a 51mm tamper – there’s a consensus on that, too. However, the buggerdly filter measures 52mm, not 51, and that’s a size I’ve not seen anywhere.

Update later: Tamp pressure is pretty moderate, about 12lb, once you have the grind right, no idea what it takes to pull the handle, but it’s not a great deal – certainly it’s a hell of a long way form 70lb!

“Europiccola”, designed in 1960, and “Professional”, in 1970, represent an important part of Italy’s design history. They offer the perfect combination of style, quality and reliability.

This elegant domestic lever machine has been designed and developed for coffee specialists who are passionate about espresso. Its innovative design allows you to constantly monitor the brewing pressure by simply pulling down the lever. This freedom lets even the most demanding user brew a truly customised espresso. The large boiler ensures that limescale deposits have minimal effect, meaning that minimum maintenance is needed. This model enables users to deliver 8 cups of espresso continuously.

Recently acquired by the “Smeg” group, “La Pavoni” is a brand that will always be recognised as a symbol of true Italian excellence in the field of coffee machine production, resulting in the very best Italian espresso. This acquisition now allows the two companies to share their know-how, paying great attention to design and details while affirming the strength of goods made in Italy.