SOLD – Conti Prestina

Posted on November 23rd, 2014
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Conti Prestina

single group lever machine

For sale is my Conti Prestina single group lever machine, fully restored. These machines are very rare in Australia and is the only one I have ever seen. The Conti group is unique, using a series of linkages to convert the lever action to a vertical piston movement. This machine has an incredibly small footprint for it’s capability and boiler volume, Conti used an innovative compact construction to place all the necessary components on the massive boiler flange.

 

This machine has been rebuilt from the ground up with OEM parts sourced directly from Conti in Monaco, who still make spares for the group. Replaced parts include the group spring, pressurestat, wiring, silicone boiler insulation, nuts and bolts where mild steel was used, and all gaskets and seals.

 

Operationally the machine is in perfect condition, and cosmetic condition is excellent. There are a few spots where the protective lacquer is lifting off the brass plated panels, and a few minor blemishes in the front panel and base.

 

This is a 10 amp (standard household power) machine and requires a plumbed mains water supply or flo-jet pump.

 

Price: $2,900 including GST.

SOLD – Bo-Ema single group lever

Posted on November 23rd, 2014
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SOLD – Bo-Ema A3

single group commercial lever

For sale as a completed project is my Bo Ema lever machine from the late 60’s, made in Revesby, Sydney. This is one of the only two single group machines I have ever seen, and has been restored to better than new condition.

 

Starting with a powdercoat for the aluminium base, this machine has been fully rebuilt with new seals and gaskets, and functionally improved with an autofill controller and solenoid valve, plus a modern pressurestat/SSR combo for perfect reliability. It’s had a new element, new group spring, new boiler insulation, new paintwork, new gauge, new tap handles and many other practical improvements, all together totalling roughly 100 hours of labour.

 

The final touch is a thorough bench test to fine tune pressure and temperature characteristics, this machine behaves exactly as a big commercial dipper style lever group should, with effortless consistent pours back to back once everything is properly warmed up.

 

If you’ve been looking for a vintage lever that’s ready for a new lifetime of service, this might be the one. Get in touch to arrange a demo if you are interested.

 

This is a 10 amp (standard household power) machine and requires a plumbed mains water supply or flo-jet pump and drainage.

 
SOLD