Just downloaded footage from my secret webcam in the kitchen of @"DavecUK"#1 only to discover that he's been holding out on us! Cmon Dave, spill the beans (not the coffee ones) on this geourgeous looking leva. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/Y7e0uuz.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/Y7e0uuz.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

For this machine it's one of the first made, and I am doing an Engineering review on it for Antonio (the creator) as a favour, so I can't really comment at this stage. But I can post photos….and say that the Paddle levers on this are very basic beta ones….so that area is still in the design melting pot.

needs to be 50mm shorter for a uk work top haha i believe this is a commercial focsed machine?

I love the look of these sorts of lever machines, but they really need to at least try to make them a bit more compact in design. They're either lacking in that area of expertise or they don't care… A more compact design would look like a much better centre piece in a kitchen (and take less space in a commercial setting), rather than protruding till the near edge. The size distracts from the elegance of it.

Certainly a looker. I'm sure we will all look forward to your thoughts when you are able to comment.

@"Cuprajake"#p10000 no it's for the home market

@"Cuprajake"#p10000 from the nurri website https://www.nurri.coffee/portfolio-item/nurri-leva-sa-machine/ L-TYPE LEVA S.A. is a professional machine. Yes. But it is designed for those who want to enjoy quality espresso at home, making it with the same passion and competence of a professional bartender.

@"tompoland"#p10004 I like how they stuck Patent Pending on everything 🤣 a bit unprofessional.

@"Sham"#p10001 I agree when it comes to similar sized Levers that require external plumbing or flojet type arrangement. But the Nurri is dual boiler and plumbing is optional. Still, I agree that it's a lot for a normal kitchen. I like the footprint on the Decent for example.

Powder coated version. Wow. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/7uFzqtw.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/7uFzqtw.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

@"tompoland"#p10007 In that case they should have either decreased tank sizes and utilised quicker water heating technology (I'm sure there's loads of options from other industry's) or started with a more wide design but I guess that would've cost too much R&D time. One way to think of it is that they won't lose customers if its small, but they will lose customers if its too big. It does look pretty nice though.

Nurri Leva S.A.

chlorox

Amberale

LOL

It’s of course an outline of the side view of the L type leva…

tompoland

JahLaza yes but it’s for a very funny design head!

chlorox

simonko

Yes it is indeed solid zebrawood. The handle feels cool usually.and the grain of the wood provides solid grip and also a more organic feel.

tompoland

simonko yes its a zebrano timber handle.

I think all of the timber on the Nurri needed a little finer sanding but especially the slot type holes in the side panel where the edges are definitely rough. An easy fix but not something I expected to have to do on a machine at this price point.

tompoland

simonko especially since I never drink lattes 😒 (for ornamental purposes and guests).

chlorox

simonko

Yes I have toyed wirh the idea of getting either those cups or the joey model but they are pricey…

tompoland

@CoyoteOldMan took the side panels and top off today which was a doddle. Left the rear panel on because it looked to have a black box attached so wasn’t game to move it around.

Pics as follows:

RHS showing the water tank

Removing the top panel

Helicopter view after top panel removed (hopefully this helps to put other pics in context)

Underside of top panel showing vents for cup warmer

tompoland

More photos

MediumRoastSteam

Looking good tompoland ! Just keep an eye on those plastic Y connectors, as there’s a track record of them splitting with the Bianca. Lelit changed them to brass ones a couple of years ago.

tompoland

Last lot…

CoyoteOldMan

tompoland Thank you very much, Sir!

Interesting that there is only one diagonal brace. Clearly the side panels do enough of a reinforcement job that it’s enough (or possibly even ‘too much’).

Amberale

MediumRoastSteam
I thought exactly the same thing.
I presume they are a higher spec than those on the Lelits but I would be spending the couple of bucks for SS.
It all looks good with a very compact build.
I am looking forward to seeing the innards of the Vostok.
Seeing Ryan’s rebuilds on his classic machines it is always impressive to see the space.
I know it is a trade off but I’m glad I own the kitchen and “The Studmistress” owns the Library. :)

tompoland

MediumRoastSteam that’s a good point. Just ordered one. Thanks for the tip.

MediumRoastSteam

Amberale I presume they are a higher spec than those on the Lelits

they look exactly the same :-)

tompoland

CoyoteOldMan you’re welcome. It’s certainly rigid enough with just the one cross brace.

tompoland

This one posted 2 days ago in coffeesnobs, from a profitec, so it may be a common issue.

Cuprajake

just a generic plastic connector, most use them, mine has one,

Paolo5

Does anyone know the ID of the pipes so that the appropriately sized Y connector can be ordered?

The guy in the Coffeesnobs entry that Tom referred to stated ¼″(so 6mm)….can anyone confirm that?

tompoland

Paolo5 I hope it’s ¼ inch cos that’s what I just ordered. I’ll let you know if it fits. (I was too lazy to pull the panels off again so took a punt.)

tompoland

Paolo5

¼ inch is correct. My brass connector arrived today but I’m waiting for a tiny pair of hands to walk in the door before I attempt to fit it. The access is too small for my big mitts.

Also, i just noticed that the original blue connector looks far more solid than the ones in photos that have failed (from other machines). So now I’m wondering if it’s even worthwhile to swap it out for brass. I may just keep the brass one as a back up.

Cuprajake

tompoland

I was always told, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it 🤣

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