Grahamsphillips Yeah I know it’s 110v. I’ll have to decide whether to change the element or use a transformer
MediumRoastSteam Grahamsphillips - Element, light, and pressure stat if it has one. Also not sure if the wiring will be the right gauge. Anyway, good luck!
dfk41 Grahamsphillips Unless you are doing a full strip down, I would go the transformer route. A rebuild will cost a lot of money and that is assuming you do the work. I would scratch the itch as cheaply as possible
Grahamsphillips dfk41 No Dave. It was one of those serendipitous ebay finds. We touring in Europe and it came up on eBay. I took a punt and paid for it unseen. We only collected it yesterday from somewhere in North Paris. It belonged to the vendor’s grandmother so I reckon it’s been in the family from new. Probs not been run for yonks. I’ve long fancied a Cremina project (damn predictive text! “Cream-Ina”. Anyway I’ll do some dismantling when we get home and decide what next. I quite fancy the ideal of stripping it and replacing the gaskets etc etc. I know Bella Barista are Olympia stockists now so they should be able to get all the parts?
dfk41 Grahamsphillips You could try them but I doubt they will carry much. There is a comprehensive old machine stockist in the US. It is run by Orphan Espresso. They have an extensive library and carry all spares, remembering yours is also a 110 volt. Postage is steep hence the suggestion get all parts in one go. Francesco is also a mine of info http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/m_olympia_eng.htm
Grahamsphillips Adrianmsmith no mistake! He’s assuming it’ll end up in your portfolio once I’ve finished playing with it!!
Adrianmsmith Grahamsphillips Yes, i did think its funny how our paths keep crossing. But 😎 Im probably not looking for a swap 😜🥁 But at least i know about all the parts for it now .
kilo You can remove the asbestos by removing the boiler and stripping the asbestos from the boiler under water in a large bucket full of water. This way you avoid the dangerous particles getting in the air where you breathe them and dye.
Grahamsphillips kilo Thanks and I appreciate the advice. At some point i’ll do a full refurb and remove the asbestos!
DavecUK Grahamsphillips Thanks and I appreciate the advice. At some point i’ll do a full refurb and remove the asbestos! Or paint it with heat proof paint and simply seal it in…then there is no danger.
