Pasquini Livia 90
| Questions | Yes / Comment | No / Comment |
| The following answers were obtained from Pasquini's web site, through a call to one of their customer service representatives (CSR), and Michal Young's review. Note: this machine continues to have modifications and improvements. These answers could change over time. |
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| Manufacture Related: | ||
| Is the manufacturer viable? | Yes, in business since 1957 | |
| Are parts readily available? | Yes, for over 15 years | |
| Reliability (High, Medium, Low) | High | |
| Does manufacturer service machine? | Yes, as do other repair companies |
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General: |
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| Is the machine being discontinued? | No | |
| Warranty period? | 1 year, parts and labor | |
| Width? | 11 1/2 inches | |
| Depth? | 15 inches | |
| Height (if has a reservoir lid, give with lid open and closed)? |
12 1/2 inches, lid closed 16 1/2 inches, lid open |
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| Weight? | 36 lb | |
| 110 volt or 220 volts? | 120v/60hz | |
| Wattage? | 1200w | |
| Housing Material? | Chrome stainless steel and powder-coated steel |
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| Cup Warming Tray? | Yes | |
| Available color(s)? | Stainless steel w/ black trim | |
| Does steam wand move? What axis? | Yes, side to side, but not up and down. |
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| Can steam wand accommodate a large (6 cup) pitcher? |
Yes, but does best if machine on a base for more clearance |
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| Hot Water tap? | Yes | |
| Does hot water arm move? What axis? | Yes, side to side | |
| Removable drip tray? Drip tray material? | Yes, plastic | |
| Designed to be left on all day? | Yes | |
Water Supply Related: |
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| Internal water softener? | No | |
| Direct water supply? | No | |
| Refillable water reservoir (and size)? | Yes, 5.3 liters (1.2 gallons) | |
| Removable water reservoir? | Yes (this feature is on the newer model Livia 90) |
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| If has a removeable water reservoir, how much "head room" is required above machine? |
? (assume approx. 13 inches) | |
| Does boiler refill frequently to keep level fairly constant? |
Yes | |
| Adjustable refill mechanism (e.g., probe at top of boiler), to control the "wetness" of the steam |
Yes, though factory set and shouldn't need adjustment |
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| Pump Related: | ||
| Rotary Pump, Vibratory Pump, or Hydraulic Piston? | Vibratory Pump | |
| Pump pressure, in Bars | 10 Bars (146 psi) at head | |
| Is the pump pressure adjustable? | Yes, new model has a pressure-stat |
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Boiler Related: |
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| Heat exchanger or two boilers (steam and brewing)? | Heat exchanger | |
| Boiler material and construction (e.g., forged brass)? | Forged brass | |
| Nickel lined boiler(s), to avoid stale water? | Yes | |
| Boiler size(s) | 1.5 liter | |
| Anti-siphoning steam value, so milk stays out of boiler |
Yes | |
| Bottom drain plug(s), to drain and clean boiler? | No | |
| Steam boiler sight valve? | No | |
| Adjustable steam boiler pressure? | Yes, same pressure-stat as pump |
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| Safety valve if steam pressure too high | Yes | |
| Adjustable brewing pressure? | Yes, same pressure-stat as pump |
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| Safety valve if brewing pressure too high | Yes | |
| Adjustable brewing water temperature? | Yes, by adjusting boiler heat | |
Group Related: |
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| Anti-drip (pressure release) mechanism, so flow cuts off immediately? |
Yes | |
| Shrouded group head to reduce portafilter heat loss? | Yes, has a commercial head | |
| Water circulated through group head to warm it? | No, but once warm stays warm |
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Porta-filter Related: |
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| Commercial width? | Yes, is a commercial unit | |
| Chrome-plated cast brass? | Yes | |
| Porta-filter catch (so can easily knock puck) | Yes, spring clip | |
| Comes with both single and double-shot filter baskets? | Yes | |
Operational Related: |
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| Comes with operational instructions and/or video? | Instruction booklet | |
| Comes with a tamper? | Yes, plastic | |
| Warm-up time in minutes? | 10 (to 15) minutes Pasquini says 10, Michal says 10 to 15. |
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| Can a 25-second pull be achieved? | Yes (CSR doesn't believe that this is a holy grail) |
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| Is there a pre-infusion cycle? (pre-saturation of coffee before put under pressure) |
Yes | |
| Is it a "loud" machine or fairly quiet? | Quiet | |
| Is there a warning light if there is no water? | Yes | |
| Does the machine stop if there is no water? | Yes | |
| Transition time (seconds) from brewing to steaming? | None | |
Maintenance Related: |
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| Comes with maintenance procedures? | Yes | |
| Comes with maintenance brushes? | Yes | |
| Head equipped with solenoid value, so can back flush? | Yes | |
| Comes with blind filter, or rubber disk, for cleaning? | Yes |
Last Update: 3/20/98