Older San Marco

[ecdhunt]

OK - so you lot of Coffee aficionados have taken me from wondering if I can roast coffee at home to having a non-profit coffee roasting biz in 12 months.   Seems like a long time ago that I purchased a mixed lot of aged greens to get started in the popcorn popper.

In the year I've been hanging around here, I've gone through 4 roasting methods and who knows how many brewing methods.  For that I am truly grateful. 

Now there's the espresso frontier.  Any advice on an older San Marco 82-12?  Supposedly needs a pump.  Any sources anyone can recommend?  Probably overkill for my first unit, but will most likely end up church-related eventually.

Thanks.

Aaron

[Tex]

Pics are always a helpful way to help us help you.

[ecdhunt]

Working on getting pics...

[ecdhunt]

Ok - picture attached.  Apparently made in 1999, 230V unit.   Was serviced 6 years ago then put in storage.

Pump is not included.

What problems/expenses will I be likely to run into with a unit like this?

Aaron

[blzrfn]

Well you know you would need a gasket set because after six years the rubber will be dry and rotted possibly.  If the storage was not heated and got below freezing you could be looking at a San Marco boat anchor.