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Tag: espresso machine

  • FAEMA Urania: Boiler Disassembly and Cleaning

    FAEMA Urania: Boiler Disassembly and Cleaning

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    The boiler is usually where one runs into the most challenging parts of a rebuild. Depending on the age, how well the espresso machine was maintained, the quality of the water used, storage, and lots of other factors opening up the boiler is one of the most nerve wracking steps of a rebuild. In many…

  • Vintage Espresso Machines: Which First Project is Best?

    Vintage Espresso Machines: Which First Project is Best?

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    I hear about these old vintage espresso machines and want to try working on one myself, where and how do I begin? Starting out from nothing, it can be a little difficult to break into the collection space with a good mindset and expectations of what will happen during the restoration process just due to…