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Bezzera 'Milano

Postby cpt strangepork » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:10 pm

I have just aquired a Bezzera 'Milano' that has been retired from commercial service and although it makes a great style statement in the kitchen I fully intend to use it, although I'm not sure whether it is serviceable yet.'

Anybody got an owners manual and/or service instructions they're willing to share, also any knowledge of where to get bits?

As I'm also completely new to making 'proper' coffee can anybody point me to a suitable forum or thread?
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Postby Aadje » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:15 pm

okay let's start with the easy questions: got a decent grinder yet?

Have a look at the "how to" section of this site, the "How to make espresso" helped me a lot.
http://www.toomuchcoffee.com/index.php? ... 64&meid=28
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Postby monkey66 » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:07 pm

Can you post some pictures, where are you based, what is the spec of the machine etc?
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Postby bruceb » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:16 pm

Which model is the Bezzera? Is it a lever machine? How many groups does it have? What year? Bezzera made the first espresso machine ever in 1901 so there are a lot of models out there. :wink:
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Postby cpt strangepork » Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:48 am

OK - Here goes (I live in the UK (NE Derbys) but I'm working in Holland - hence the delay in replying)

The plate on the front has the following info; No. 60050, V 240 and also the figures 186. It is most definately a lever m/c - if that is the large handle sticking out of the top ( Pity me - I said I was new!)? and if groupings (I just adore jargon) means how many dispense stations there are, then its a single.

I contacted Bezera who gave me the following contact:

BUTTRESS GROUP LIMITED T/A MAIDAID-HALCYON
CATERPARTS
The Engine Shed,
Top Station Road, Brackley
Northamptonshire NN13 7UG
UK
Tel: 01280 845 130 806
Fax: 01280 845345
E-mail: paul.garrett@caterparts.com

I've forwarded an email to them but does anyone have any experience of this company?
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Postby monkey66 » Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:21 am

I have delt with them, they are OK but very expensive for parts. If you can deal with specialist part suppliers/service agents who will probably be more infsed to advies you (I didn't find anyone at Butres who seemed to have any enthusiam for coffee, they just seemed to distribute parts).

The question is how handy are you with mains voltage and high presure water systems? If you are up for this then do a search on the internet for the manual, you could try some of these for resourses.

http://www.happydonkey.co.uk/shop/catal ... _c_14.html
http://barazi.com.au/content/category/5/98/140/
http://www.londonespresso.co.uk/BEZZERA ... ondon.html

If you are not handy or happy with attempting re-commisioning you should contact a specialist to do an estimate for you....a good place to start would be Scott at HappyDonkey.

Please post some pictures for us.
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Postby toast21 » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:31 pm

lol cpt strangepork.

Good luck with it all mate, would like to see pics when you've got time
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Picking up the thread

Postby cpt strangepork » Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:27 pm

It's been a while and I'm back in the UK now having done nothing except admire the machine. Here are some photo's if anybody can tell me exactly what I have got?
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RE: Picking up the thread

Postby bruceb » Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:23 pm

Well, I'm envious! It's a wonderful spring/lever machine that will serve you well when you get it installed. I would not assume that anything is wrong with it unless you know for certain that it has problems.

You will need a good grinder to go with it. Otherwise it will remain more of a decorative piece.

Is it plumbed in yet? Have you filled the boiler with water?

One thing that will need replacing is the portafilter (brewhead) gasket, a rubber ring that seals the portafilter when you twist it on. Parts should be available here.

If you have specific questions ask them here. TMC member Zapty has a Bezzera B3000A that is similar, but he is not active on the forum at this time.

If you need someone to repair the machine you might send a PM to TMC member JankSolid.
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RE: Picking up the thread

Postby lukas » Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:47 pm

Wow! How lovely! You sure you really need that beast? I know a place that could use it ... no seriously, what a beauty. Have fun and good coffee with it!
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RE: Picking up the thread

Postby Aadje » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:53 pm

Looking good!
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RE: Picking up the thread

Postby darrensandford » Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:23 pm

Awesome! I would say enjoy it, but I'm too jealous! :D
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RE: Picking up the thread

Postby fluffykiwi » Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:46 pm

Add my name to the jealousy list.
One question: is it sitting on your hob?
I know caffeine suppresses your appetite, but that much?
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RE: Picking up the thread

Postby JankSolid » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:59 pm

Awesome machine!
If you need any help with a rebuild or sourcing parts I'd be happy to help.
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RE: Picking up the thread

Postby JankSolid » Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:21 pm

Hard to be 100% sure but that looks like a CMA/Astoria "Rossi" lever group...
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