GreenBean wrote:I am sorry to hear about your eyesight problems DV. I have never seen one of these floats so have just googled to see if I can find any details. Unfortunately I have failed to find a photo or any other details that might help. Hopefully Bruce or someone else who has experience with this float can help you.
I have a first model and not a VII. In order to remove the float I believe that I need to break the plastic cross. I have contacted La Spatziale UK to see if they'll sell me the two parts - float and cross retainer.
So far the bend of the mounting has held but according to peeps on the web this will fail as the magnetism weakens.
Failing which I'll have to find a 'kludge'.
I've had week eyes since a child but for some reason I have damage behind one retina thats pushing it up causing total distortion. The doctors have actually shown me a 3D picture but they say nothing can be done. They take one look at my age (70) and stick two fingers up.
Still they can't take away my enjoyment of coffee and Belgium Abbey beers.......
Cheers,
DV
La Spatziale S1 Mini Vivaldi/FFX1/Swissgold filter/Hottop/Imex CR100/Popcorn machine/Dog bowl and hot air blower/Mini Mazzer E/Dualit grinder/Rolling pin..........plus other coffee making/enjoyment bits'n'pieces