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La Pavoni Europiccola - Brewing group

Pre-Millennium and Post-Millennium Group Heads

An important aspect to consider when using La Pavoni Europiccola espresso machines is the difference between pre-millennium and post-millennium group heads. These terms refer to the production years of the machines and the specific design changes implemented over time. Understanding these differences is crucial for both maintenance and achieving the perfect espresso extraction.

La Pavoni Europiccola group

Pavoni Europiccola post millenium group shower 54mm

On this page you will find a standard shower screen for post millennium La Pavoni and Gaggia lever brewing groups. This specific item has been manufactured by IMS Filtri, not a competition shower screen. Part number is PADE105. This shower screen has a outer diameter of 54mm and the height of the shower is 14mm. the distance between the holes is 2,00mm...
€5.51

Europiccola bottomless portafilter pre-millenium

The portafilter shown on this product page is a bottomless portafilter which can be used on the famous La Pavoni Lever espresso machines. this model of portafilter is compatible with the La Pavoni pre-Millennium brewing groups. You can use this brewing group for instance on the La Pavoni Europiccola, La Pavoni Professional and the La Pavoni Mignon. With...
€57.49

La Pavoni Europiccola 2 coffee filterbasket millenium

The filterbasket on this page is a 2 cup filterbasket made out of stainless steel. This specific model of filterbasket is suitable for La Pavoni post millennium lever brewing groups. The pre-millennium filter baskets won’t fit. The double filterbasket has a outer edge of 60mm and a height of 25mm. This filterbasket can hold approximately 12 grams of...
€2.93

La Pavoni Europiccola millenium portafilter

The portafilter on this page is suitable for a post millennium brewing group used by La Pavoni and Gaggia Lever espresso machines, the ones for domestic use. This portafilter is Not suitable for the older pre-millennium brewing groups. The Gaggia part number for this item is S395307 and for La Pavoni the part number is 395307R  The portafilter is a...
€37.94

Pavoni pre-millenium tamper 49.5mm American walnut

This tamper is made from Stainless steel EN 1.4301/AISI 304 with a smooth machined finish. The bases are laser engraved with our logo and the 49,5 mm diameter of the base of the tamper. All our tampers are made in The Netherlands The handle is made from American walnut which has been hand oiled 2 times. Try to avoid contact with water. Seen the handles...
€50.13

Brooks Pavoni Europiccola millennium double portafilter American walnut

The item on this product page is our own La Pavoni Europiccola bottomless portafilter. This portafilter is only suitable for the La Pavoni millennium brewing groups. You can use this portafilter on various models such as the Pavoni Europiccola, Pavoni Professional, Pavoni Mignon. The Gaggia part reference for this item is S395307 and for La Pavoni the...
€76.72

Pavoni millenium tamper 51.5mm European walnut

This tamper is made from Stainless steel EN 1.4301/AISI 304 with a smooth machined finish. The bases are laser engraved with our logo and the 51,5 mm diameter of the base of the tamper. All our tampers are made in The Netherlands The handle is made from European walnut which has been hand oiled 2 times. Try to avoid contact with water. Seen the handles...
€50.13

La Pavoni Europiccola brass washer

The item on this product page is a brass washer which can be used on various domestic La Pavoni and Gaggia Lever espresso machines. This includes pre-millennium and Millennium brewing group models. This washer is used in the steam valve. This washer spreads the force equally over the shaft gasket. There are 2 washers installed in each valve. The Gaggia...
€2.99

La Pavoni Europiccola tab rod

The item on this product page is a OEM/Original La Pavoni spare part, which can also be used on various Gaggia items. This item is the steam valve shaft. With this shaft you can control the flow of steam coming out of the steam tube. This item can be used on pre-millennium as well on millennium la Pavoni espresso machines. The La Pavoni part reference for...
€11.90

La Pavoni Europiccola lever pin

The item on this product page is a fork pin. This pin connects the piston shaft and the roller in the back to the piston shaft. This pin can be used on various domestic La Pavoni and Gaggia lever espresso machines. This fork pin can be used on pre-millennium as well on millennium espresso machines. The Gaggia part reference is S3140463 and for La Pavoni...
€4.59

La Pavoni Europiccola single filterbasket pre-millenium

On this product page you can find the pre-millennium single filterbasket for the La Pavoni lever brewing group, this is only for the domestic lever espresso machines. This filterbasket is manufactured by the Italian company IMS filtri. This filterbasket has a outer diameter of 58mm and a height of 22mm. This filterbasket can hold around 6 grams of ground...
€5.17

La Pavoni Pre millenium IMS precision shower 52mm

Do you want to go a step further as a home barista with your La Pavoni Lever espresso machine? Then replacing your stock shower screen on your la Pavoni with a pre-millenium brewing group could be one of the first steps. This precision shower is manufactured in Italy by the most famous shower screen and filter basket manufacturers in the world IMS...
€29.79

Pavoni pre-millenium tamper 49.5mm Birch

This tamper is made from Stainless steel EN 1.4301/AISI 304 with a smooth machined finish. The bases are laser engraved with our logo and the 49,5 mm diameter of the base of the tamper. All our tampers are made in The Netherlands The handle is made from birch which has been hand oiled 2 times. Try to avoid contact with water. Seen the handles are natural...
€50.13

La Pavoni Europiccola brewing group sleeve

The sleeve on this page is used in various millennium La Pavoni lever groups, as well as the domestic Gaggia lever groups. The part reference of this plastic sleeve for La Pavoni is 371133 and for Gaggia the part reference is S371133. This sleeve is a OEM/Original La Pavoni part. This item is used in combination with a o ring which has a inner diameter of...
€29.21

Pavoni millenium tamper 51.5mm Birch

This tamper is made from Stainless steel EN 1.4301/AISI 304 with a smooth machined finish. The bases are laser engraved with our logo and the 51,5 mm diameter of the base of the tamper. All our tampers are made in The Netherlands The handle is made from birch which has been hand oiled 2 times. Try to avoid contact with water. Seen the handles are natural...
€50.13

La Pavoni Europiccola pre millenium portafilter

On this product page you can find the portafilter one of the most iconic lever espresso machines. The La Pavoni home lever espresso machine. This portafilter can be used for a variety of Pre-millennium la Pavoni espresso machines. Such as the La Pavoni Europiccola, La Pavoni Mignon and the La Pavoni Professional. This portafilter is a double portafilter,...
€53.36

Europiccola bottomless portafilter millenium

The portafilter shown on this product page is a bottomless portafilter which can be used on the famous La Pavoni Lever espresso machines. this model of portafilter is compatible with the La Pavoni Millennium brewing groups. So with the brewing group with the liner inside of the brewing group You can use this brewing group for instance on the La Pavoni...
€37.38

La Pavoni Europiccola viton tap gasket

The item on this product page is a shaft gasket for the steam valve on various domestic La Pavoni and Gaggia lever espresso machines. This gasket seals off the shaft from the boiler. This shaft gasket can be used on Millennium and Pre-Millennium models. The part reference for La Pavoni is 361023 and for Gaggia it is S361023. This gasket has been made from...
€1.88

La Pavoni Millenium IMS precision shower 54mm

On this product page you will find a precision shower screen which is suitable for Post millennium La Pavoni and Gaggia lever brewing groups which have a 54mm brewing group. This item is manufactured by the Italian company IMS Filtri and has the article number PA200IM54 The external diameter of this shower screen is 54mm, the internal diameter is 49mm and...
€30.94

La Pavoni Europiccola group piston

The item on this page is a brass piston for La Pavoni and Gaggia lever espresso machine groups. This piston can be used on pre-millennium and millennium brewing groups. In the period between approx. 1996 and 2006 the pistons were made from Teflon. This idea was discontinued after 2006 and they got back to the brass pistons again. The Gaggia part reference...
€39.79

La Pavoni europiccola steam stem 3 holes

The steam tip on this product page is a OEM/original La Pavoni spare part. This steam tip can be used on various domestic La Pavoni lever espresso machines. The La Pavoni part reference for this item is 3134304. This steam tip has been made from chrome plated brass. The tip has a m6 thread on the inside. There are in total 3 holes, these holes have a...
€10.48

La Pavoni portafilter o ring pre-millenium

For the La Pavoni pre-millennium brewing group you also need a portafilter gasket. In the case of a pre-millenium brewing group a standard o ring is used. This o ring has a internal diameter of 47mm and a cord thickness of 5,34mm so a outer diameter of 57,7mm. This portafilter gasket can be used in a variety of pre-millenium models like the La Pavoni...
€3.44

La Pavoni Europiccola complete steam tap

The item on this product page is a OEM/Original La Pavoni spare part. This item is a complete steam valve for various domestic La Pavoni lever espresso machines. This steam valve can be used on Millennium as well on late models of the pre-millennium La Pavoni’s. This steam valve can only be used in combination with the steam tube with bayonet fitting. The...
€108.79

La Pavoni Europiccola M11x1 adapter and manometer

Originally you would only find a boiler pressure manometer on the La Pavoni Professional espresso machines. This boiler pressure manometer is mounted on the top sight glass fitting. If you want to convert your La Pavoni Europiccola and fit it with a Pressure gauge, this is the kit you need The sight glass fittings used to have a internal diameter of...
€34.49

La Pavoni Europiccola chrome stuffing nut

The item on this product page is a OEM/Original La Pavoni spare part. This item is a stuffing nut for the steam valve. This nut keep pressure on the shaft gasket. Because the gasket gets a constant pressure there won’t be a leak at the steam shaft. The La Pavoni part reference for this item is 3124014. This item is suitable for as well pre-millennium as...
€5.07

La Pavoni Europiccola 1 coffee filterbasket millenium

On this page you will find a stainless steel filterbasket. This filterbasket is suitable for the La Pavoni Post millennium brewing groups. This single filterbasket has a outer edge which is 60mm. the height of the filterbasket is 20,5mm The filterbasket itself can hold approximately 7 grams of ground coffee for a single coffee. For which models is this...
€4.03

La Pavoni Europiccola seeger ring

The item on this page is a is a stainless steel retaining ring. This retaining ring can be used on various domestic lever espresso machines made by Gaggia and La Pavoni. These retaining rings can be used on pre-millennium and millennium lever brewing groups. The Gaggia part reference is S404101 and the Pavoni part reference is 410011. This stainless steel...
€0.30

La Pavoni Europiccola chrome lever

The item on this page is a OEM/Original La Pavoni spare part. This item is the lever of the lever brewing group. This item is compatible with a lot of pre-millennium as well as millennium brewing groups. This lever can be used on various domestic La Pavoni and Gaggia lever espresso machines. The La Pavoni part reference for this item is 3954004 and for...
€32.40

La Pavoni Europiccola top chrome nut

The item on this page you will find a OEM/Original La Pavoni spare part. This nut can be used on La Pavoni pre-millennium and millennium lever brewing groups. This nut is used as a counter nut for the shaft nut. The La Pavoni part reference for this item is 3135264. This nut has a internal M10 thread. The key size for this nut is 14mm. the height of this...
€5.08

La Pavoni Europiccola shaft gasket

The item on this product page is a lip seal or shaft gasket. This seal closes off the piston shaft, but you are still able to move the lever. This shaft gasket van be used on early pre-millennium brewing groups as well on millennium brewing groups. The item can be found on domestic La Pavoni lever espresso machines, as well on Gaggia espresso machines....
€5.52

La Pavoni Europiccola level glass

The sight glass on this page can be used on various domestic La Pavoni and Gaggia lever espresso machines. this level glass can be used on various versions of the pre-millennium Pavoni espresso machines as well on all millennium espresso machine models. The Gaggia part reference is S453101 and the Pavoni part reference is 453101. This sight glass has a...
€2.99

Pavoni millenium tamper 51.5mm American walnut

This tamper is made from from Stainless steel EN 1.4301/AISI 304 with a smooth machined finish. The bases are laser engraved with our logo and the 51,5 mm diameter of the base of the tamper. All our tampers are made in The Netherlands The handle is made from American walnut which has been hand oiled 2 times. Try to avoid contact with water. Seen the...
€50.13

La Pavoni Europiccola chrome nut

The item on this product page is a OEM/original La Pavoni spare part. This chrome nut is used on top of various domestic lever brewing groups made by La Pavoni. This nut can be used on pre-millennium as well as millennium espresso machines. The La Pavoni part reference for this item is 3135014. This nut has on the inside a M10 thread. The outer key size...
€5.92

What Are Pre-Millennium and Post-Millennium Group Heads?

The terms pre-millennium and post-millennium refer to the production years before and after the year 2000. Around this time, La Pavoni made several significant changes to the design of the group head in their Europiccola models. These changes affect various aspects of the machine, including temperature stability, extraction pressure, and compatibility with accessories and parts.

Design Differences

Pre-Millennium Group Head (before 2000):

  • Piston Diameter: Pre-millennium models feature a smaller piston and cylinder diameter of approximately 49 mm. This results in a smaller portafilter and filters.
  • Water Capacity: Due to the smaller piston, less water is pushed through the coffee with each lever pull, impacting the amount and strength of the espresso.
  • Steam Power: These older models generally have slightly less steam power, which can make milk frothing a bit slower.
  • Material and Build: The construction is often heavier and made with thicker materials, contributing to durability but also leading to longer heat-up times.

Post-Millennium Group Head (after 2000):

  • Piston Diameter: Post-millennium models are equipped with a larger piston and cylinder diameter of around 60 mm. This allows for larger espresso shots to be prepared.
  • Water Capacity: With the larger piston, more water is pushed through the coffee with each lever pull, resulting in a fuller and stronger espresso.
  • Steam Power: Improvements in the design lead to more powerful and consistent steam production, making milk frothing quicker and more efficient.
  • Temperature Stability: Newer models have improved temperature control, ensuring more consistent extraction and better flavor profiles.
  • Ease of Maintenance: Thanks to the updated design, post-millennium models are generally easier to maintain and clean.

Impact on Espresso Extraction

The design changes in the group heads have a direct impact on the quality and consistency of the espresso produced:

  • Extraction Control: The larger piston in post-millennium models offers greater control over the flow and pressure during extraction, resulting in a richer crema and deeper flavor nuances.
  • Grind Adjustment: Pre-millennium machines often require a finer grind to achieve the desired extraction, whereas post-millennium machines are more forgiving and handle various grind sizes better.
  • Tamping Pressure: Due to differences in portafilter size and depth, the required tamping pressure may vary between the two models. Users of pre-millennium machines may need to experiment to find the ideal pressure for optimal extraction.

Compatibility and Accessories

It's important to know which model you own when purchasing spare parts or accessories:

  • Portafilters and Filters: Portafilters and filters are not interchangeable between pre- and post-millennium models due to differences in diameter. Be sure to purchase the correct size for your specific machine.
  • Shower Screens and Piston Seals: These parts also differ between models. Using incorrect parts can lead to leaks or poor performance.
  • Upgrade Options: Some owners of pre-millennium machines choose to upgrade certain parts to post-millennium specifications, but this often requires extensive modifications and may not always be practical or cost-effective.

Which Should You Choose?

Both models have their own charm and advantages:

  • Pre-Millennium: Ideal for purists and collectors who prefer a more traditional espresso-making experience and are willing to invest more time in refining their technique.
  • Post-Millennium: Suitable for users seeking more consistency and ease of use, with improved performance in extraction and milk frothing.

Maintenance Considerations

Regardless of the model, regular maintenance is crucial for the optimal operation of your La Pavoni Europiccola:

  • Seal Replacement: Due to the higher pressure and temperature, seals wear out over time. Ensure timely replacement to prevent leaks and pressure loss.
  • Cleaning the Group Head: Regular cleaning prevents coffee residue buildup and maintains the integrity of your espresso's flavor.
  • Descaling: Periodic descaling of the boiler and pipes is essential to prolong the machine's lifespan and maintain optimal performance.

Conclusion

Understanding the differences between pre-millennium and post-millennium La Pavoni Europiccola espresso machines helps users get the most out of their device. Whether you prefer the classic features of older models or the enhanced functionality of newer versions, both offer the opportunity to prepare exceptional espresso with skill and care. By paying attention to the specific characteristics and maintenance needs of your model, you can enjoy authentic Italian coffee moments in the comfort of your home for years to come.