I have this fancy espresso machine. A Krups type 884--aka 4000. It is not made anymore. Relatively automatic. I had let it lay fallow for some time and tried to wake it backm to life. I ran it a few cycles in a row and now MORTE. It seems to be completely lifeless. No light--no nothing.
I think an equivalent replacement now is at least 200 dollars and I'll probably muck it up again. I was wondering about those aluminum stove top Italian jobs--like the Brekka in particular (sounds like its better than the Moka). I realize its not exactly a 15 bar pump unit but if it makes good enough espresso (or caffe as those in Italy call the stove top product) for an Americano which is my drink in any case 95 percent of the time it may be just the ticket. Anyone ever try one of these?
I think an equivalent replacement now is at least 200 dollars and I'll probably muck it up again. I was wondering about those aluminum stove top Italian jobs--like the Brekka in particular (sounds like its better than the Moka). I realize its not exactly a 15 bar pump unit but if it makes good enough espresso (or caffe as those in Italy call the stove top product) for an Americano which is my drink in any case 95 percent of the time it may be just the ticket. Anyone ever try one of these?