I remember this exact machine standing around at home during my childhood and Im not sure if it was ever used haha I was always fascinated with the little accessories like the portafilter, although I had no idea how they worked.
Haha, this was my first espresso machine and it still works 30 years later. Of course I've graduated to better machines, Normcore tampers, scales under brew heads, etc.. etc... but as far as the lower cost machines went one could do worse including the even less expensive Krups and Deloghi's. This particular Krups is Swiss built and if I remember correctly the Thermoblock may be Italian produced. It isn't a total made in China junker and it can produce crema. I always used beans local roasted or just flown in. It was a good starter machine that was not great at steaming and I don't think I even tried Latte art with this one but I could pull some very reasonable shots with crema.
Cool. I still have this same machine. I just pulled it out of the garage archives. I am so happy it still works. It was also my first. Mine makes a nice 3 layer shot with crema. 😉
Me too. Did you ever find that the second espresso made on a given morning was never any good? I used ground Cafe La Llave mostly, until I discovered the Illy pods that fit it. Those made very good espresso.
As much fun as we make of Krups this was arguably the best machine they had put out. I have some high end machines and in comparison this Krup is of course more limited in extraction options and the machine is less forgiving. Having said that if you follow best preparation and serving practices, perform proper machine maintenances, the Krups 964 can make a good tasting espresso shot with creama. These lower end machines suffer most with frothing milk drinks but again there were other Krups, Deloghi, general Department Store models that were far wose. This machine even got nods as being a prosumer model - mid 1990 reviews.
Could you take a few pictures of the wiring on the inside? I can comment my email if you’re willing to do that. I’m putting one back together and forgot to take pictures of the wires and can’t find a wiring diagram for it online.
I remember this exact machine standing around at home during my childhood and Im not sure if it was ever used haha
I was always fascinated with the little accessories like the portafilter, although I had no idea how they worked.
Haha, this was my first espresso machine and it still works 30 years later. Of course I've graduated to better machines, Normcore tampers, scales under brew heads, etc.. etc... but as far as the lower cost machines went one could do worse including the even less expensive Krups and Deloghi's. This particular Krups is Swiss built and if I remember correctly the Thermoblock may be Italian produced. It isn't a total made in China junker and it can produce crema. I always used beans local roasted or just flown in. It was a good starter machine that was not great at steaming and I don't think I even tried Latte art with this one but I could pull some very reasonable shots with crema.
Cool. I still have this same machine. I just pulled it out of the garage archives. I am so happy it still works. It was also my first. Mine makes a nice 3 layer shot with crema. 😉
How old is it and what’s the model number?
i liked this video.
Thanks
Me too. Did you ever find that the second espresso made on a given morning was never any good?
I used ground Cafe La Llave mostly, until I discovered the Illy pods that fit it. Those made very good espresso.
is the 964 model in video 30 years old and still working , if so what country was it made thank you
Yes, it is still working and making a decent shot of espresso. Not sure country of origin but will check.
It's Swiss made@@venturecoffeecompany
That old krups.
Ours still makes shots with crema. I think perhaps your grind was not correct.
A combination of a pour grind and elevation (9000 ft) are the factors.
As much fun as we make of Krups this was arguably the best machine they had put out. I have some high end machines and in comparison this Krup is of course more limited in extraction options and the machine is less forgiving. Having said that if you follow best preparation and serving practices, perform proper machine maintenances, the Krups 964 can make a good tasting espresso shot with creama. These lower end machines suffer most with frothing milk drinks but again there were other Krups, Deloghi, general Department Store models that were far wose. This machine even got nods as being a prosumer model - mid 1990 reviews.
Could you take a few pictures of the wiring on the inside? I can comment my email if you’re willing to do that. I’m putting one back together and forgot to take pictures of the wires and can’t find a wiring diagram for it online.
The next time I visit it.