So, is there a specific question? I bought a used Brewtus II a few years back, paid $750. It's used daily. I've had a few issues with it, but overall it's worked fine. I've done the following: - replaced the main switch and some of the wiring because they were burnt (it's an old machine and needed some maintenance) - replaced the vibe pump - a wear item - upgraded the controller to a PID with the WLL kit. The original electronics started to go, so I rebuilt it.
When I have time, I'll go through the wiring again - I don't like how the power connections are daisy chained. But it works great now. If it runs, $500 is a good price. Be aware that eventually, you may have to do some work on it. No comment on the macap grinder, but it seems like a great deal. I've been using a Baratza Vario - it works, but its a pia and falls out of adjustment regularly. On Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 4:11:04 PM UTC-7, Justin Labayen wrote: > > Hello! I need some advice on buying a used brewtus ii. Seller has it > listed for $500. He bought it used 8-9 months ago and as far as he knows, > it was well maintained by the previous owner. He's only descaled it once > when he bought it. He's from out of town so i can't really look at it in > person. > > Also, he's selling a Macap m4d for $275 and he's willing to sell both > expobar and grinder for $700. > > This is going to be my first espresso machine. I was also looking at a > silvia with PID before finding this deal. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
