I don't like the plain-metal base in contrast with the pretty chrome on the rest of the machine. I know they sell separate chrome bases like this one, but, those appear to be for the newer machines.
According to orphanespresso.com, the pre-millenium editions and post-millenium editions have almost entirely interchangeable parts except for a few gaskets. Does that mean this newer chrome base will work for my old machine? I'm not convinced, they look a little different. Considering the $100 price tag I'd like to be certain first.
Anyone ever seen two of them beside each other and could tell me if their bases are different?
yakster Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Posts: 1,006 Location: San Jose, CA Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Factory / La Peppina... Grinder: Vario / Kyocera Vac Pot: Yama 8 + Pyrex Lox-in Rod Drip: Brazen / Kalita / Chemex /... Roaster: Behmor
Posted Mon May 7, 2012, 10:49am Subject: Re: Chrome Base for an old La Pavoni?
Have you asked Stefano about it? He's very knowledgeable about the history and parts of these La Pavoni machines.
You could also check out this Home-Barista thread on a history of the changes in the La Pavoni machines click here which seems to indicate that at one time there was a hole in the middle of the base under the drip tray but the new base has no such hole.
MkOosting Senior Member Joined: 4 May 2012 Posts: 8 Location: Belleville, ON Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Mon May 7, 2012, 8:57pm Subject: Re: Chrome Base for an old La Pavoni?
Yeah, as far as I can tell the old La Pavonis have a smaller hole than the new bases, and it's situated further back. I spent quite a bit of time comparing pictures.
I think I'll just keep it the way it is, for now. I might get it painted a black similar to the handles, which would look good.
Posted Wed May 9, 2012, 2:58am Subject: Re: Chrome Base for an old La Pavoni?
The later bases have the plastic removable drip tray. Much better. I also think from memory the later chrome bases are interchangeable and just use the newer push-on plastic bottom thingy. I'm an all chrome guy but there is appeal in keeping original although mopping out the drips is no appeal :-(
cmcconomy Senior Member Joined: 3 Jun 2012 Posts: 14 Location: Toronto Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Sun Jun 3, 2012, 7:24am Subject: Re: Chrome Base for an old La Pavoni?
Another option is to strip the paint from your base and repaint it yourself to another color. I've done just that and now have a sharp cherry-red base on my EPC-8.
Symbols: = New Posts since your last visit = No New Posts since last visit = Newest post
Forum Rules: No profanity, illegal acts or personal attacks will be tolerated in these discussion boards. No commercial posting of any nature will be tolerated; only private sales by private individuals, in the "Buy and Sell" forum. No cross posting allowed - do not post your topic to more than one forum, nor repost a topic to the same forum. Who Can Read The Forum? Anyone can read posts in these discussion boards. Who Can Post New Topics? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post new topics. Who Can Post Replies? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post replies. Can Photos be posted? Anyone can post photos in their new topics or replies. Who can change or delete posts? Any CoffeeGeek member can edit their own posts. Only moderators can delete posts. Probationary Period: If you are a new signup for CoffeeGeek, you cannot promote, endorse, criticise or otherwise post an unsolicited endorsement for any company, product or service in your first five postings.
= No New Posts since last visit 