Replacing the heating element in Quickmill Anita
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One of the wires to the boiler heating element melted last week, and after a bit of back and forth with the services guys at Chris Coffee, I have a replacement heating element on the way. I popped open the case and had a look around, and I'm not sure what the right way is to replace the heating element.
I didn't find anyone talking about doing it online, and I was wondering if anyone could point me at a step-by-step or could explain it to me at least? Any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
--Matt
I didn't find anyone talking about doing it online, and I was wondering if anyone could point me at a step-by-step or could explain it to me at least? Any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
--Matt
- erics
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Set the machine upside down on a soft surface.
Rotate the access plate out of the way.
Use a 1-1/2" deep socket and a tee-handle wrench to unscrew the element.
Alternatively, take the machine to your favorite auto mechanic and let him remove the element with an ADJUSTABLE impact wrench.
Rotate the access plate out of the way.
Use a 1-1/2" deep socket and a tee-handle wrench to unscrew the element.
Alternatively, take the machine to your favorite auto mechanic and let him remove the element with an ADJUSTABLE impact wrench.
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Thanks, I didn't realize there was an access panel for that. I'll give it a look.
--Matt
--Matt
- erics
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Depending on where you are in California, it may be a good idea to take the machine here: http://www.greatinfusions.com/ . This should NOT be considered a trivial task, especially when doing it for the first time.
I assume you also ordered a replacement seal for the heating element.
I assume you also ordered a replacement seal for the heating element.
- beta14ok
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Not quite the same thing as your Anita, but I imagine the process is similar....and yes, it was a little scary my first time as there is a lot of damage that could happen.
Check-out:
Boiler Heating Element Replacement - Isomac Mondiale
Check-out:
Boiler Heating Element Replacement - Isomac Mondiale
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Yes, I've ordered the parts already. I've been busy, and haven't opened the panel to take a look yet. Santa Cruz isn't too much of a hike, but I was hoping, I could do the work myself.
I'm toying with the idea of upgrading, but I wanted to see how well I could do the maintenance on the Anita myself first. Minimally, I was hoping to buy some time for shopping for the upgrade. We are in serious espresso withdrawal around here right now.
Thanks for the help guys,
-- Matt
I'm toying with the idea of upgrading, but I wanted to see how well I could do the maintenance on the Anita myself first. Minimally, I was hoping to buy some time for shopping for the upgrade. We are in serious espresso withdrawal around here right now.
Thanks for the help guys,
-- Matt
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Did you end up doing the work yourself? How would you rate the difficulty of attempting such repair.
Thanks,
Thanks,