Did you ever find more information on these machines? I just restored the same unit, however the Bakelite is a brown "wood-grain"-esk version. Also the light on the front is green, I seem to only find the orange model like your video.
No, sorry - I haven't found any more information. I have the original instructions booklet. I was told some chain store sold it in Australia for a short while a long time ago, but the booklet doesn't indicate which store.
I have one of these in the bakelite brown colour. I just have it on display, not in use. Every few years I consider selling it and look online and can never find many details. I love its retro coolness. I might have to give it another run and see if I can match your good pour.
I've used this machine for many years, and to make milk based coffees, I think it is an excellent little machine.
It's an electric Moka pot. I have a similar-looking one which is a stove-top design. It's also called a "Columbia Espresso.
Did you ever find more information on these machines? I just restored the same unit, however the Bakelite is a brown "wood-grain"-esk version. Also the light on the front is green, I seem to only find the orange model like your video.
No, sorry - I haven't found any more information. I have the original instructions booklet. I was told some chain store sold it in Australia for a short while a long time ago, but the booklet doesn't indicate which store.
I have one of these in the bakelite brown colour. I just have it on display, not in use. Every few years I consider selling it and look online and can never find many details. I love its retro coolness. I might have to give it another run and see if I can match your good pour.
Nice! It's probably best used for display now anyway.
Please add pressure gauge and let pressure build til release valve engages to find how many bars its able to pull with?!
I would guess this is around 1bar pressure. Definitely nowhere near 9bar for espresso.