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Seal and Gasket Maintenance Frequency?

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Link to "Seal and Gasket Maintenance Frequency?"by grong on Mon Aug 07, 2006 4:31 pm

How often does one need to lubricate the seals and gaskets in a home-use lever machine?

How frequent is gasket and seal replacement necessary?


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Re: Seal and Gasket Maintenance Frequency?

Link to "Seal and Gasket Maintenance Frequency?"by mogogear on Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:03 pm

grong wrote:How often does one need to lubricate the seals and gaskets in a home-use lever machine?

How frequent is gasket and seal replacement necessary?


Thanks.


You know, lube is not a frequent thing. My Cremina is always a little sticky / stiff feeling before I flush a little water through the group. Afterwards, she is smooth. So... not often is my base answer.

It relates to if I have disassembled for new seals, then I lube, sparingly. New seals and gaskets are dependent on how much you you use your machine and if you are having problems with leaks etc.
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