StWi Senior Member Joined: 14 Nov 2012 Posts: 4 Location: NB, Canada Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012, 3:01pm Subject: How much to spend on a vintage La Pavoni
Hi all,
Long time lurker here who has learned a ton over the last year as I have started getting into espresso. I'm currently looking for a vintage La Pavoni to restore over the winter and I'm wondering what you guys think would be an acceptable price to pay for the machine pictured below. Based on the pic I believe it is from the early 1970s, and the seller has said it is completely functional.
Just hoping to make a fun project from it and not get ripped off from the seller. Hopefully the restoration experts can chime in. Thanks in advance!
wsfarrell Senior Member Joined: 12 Sep 2012 Posts: 12 Location: Sacramento Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012, 3:15pm Subject: Re: How much to spend on a vintage La Pavoni
If I were selling it, I might want $200 (it works).
If I were buying it, I might not want to spend more than $150. There's visible rust (maybe more underneath), and a couple of holes/marks near the switch.
StWi Senior Member Joined: 14 Nov 2012 Posts: 4 Location: NB, Canada Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Wed Nov 28, 2012, 9:10am Subject: Re: How much to spend on a vintage La Pavoni
I was planning on using a transformer and keeping it 220 volt. Planning on making a move to Europe in the next few years so if the element is still okay I'll leave it as is.
You would need a step up transformer that converts 110v to 220v. Given that this machine pulls about 800-1000w (can't remember exactly) you would want a transformer capable of handling at least 2000w, but going a bit bigger might be better.
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