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Most electric steam-powered espresso makers are pretty similar, even if they have an alternate number of switches or look a bit different.
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Re:weil espresso machine - 2008/06/01 16:41This is an OLD thread, but just in case anyone is still listening, I had to comment. I just made the big investment ($8) in a Weil, Multichef Pump espresso machine. Yes PUMP, and yes ESPRESSO. even had it appart for my much more mechanically inclined brother to get working again - Calcium build up siezed the pump solid. Anyways. I'm trying to get a good shot out of this thing. I got a tasty little late last night, but I'm just not getting a good Crema. I don't know if I ever will. I'm wondering if anyone else has had any new luck with this machine. Model number is EPM-1. there is NOTHING on the weeb about this thing. does the company even exist anymore? I'm going to give it another go with the KRUPS vivo doc as a reference. looks VERY similar except this one has 3 switches on the left front side.
Anyhoo, If anyone cares, I'll update on my progress.
later, JOHN
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