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by Tio Tom
September 28th, 2023, 9:31 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 403

Unknown Stovetop Espresso Maker and Steamer

Hi Todd: Thank you very much for your great reply. I actually bought the espresso maker a number of years ago and never tried doing anything with it until now. I had seen Fante's website back then but I had forgotten the name and was unable to find it now. Thank you also for your advice about
by Tio Tom
September 28th, 2023, 3:32 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 403

Unknown Stovetop Espresso Maker and Steamer

Thanks to both of you for your posts. Any idea on replacement gaskets? I have been making inquiries but at this point nothing has turned up. I am thinking that the primary gasket is the 'cone' shaped one inside the boiler that seals the stem to the basket. Thanks again
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by Tio Tom
September 24th, 2023, 1:31 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 403

Unknown Stovetop Espresso Maker and Steamer

I bought this stovetop espresso maker and steamer off of eBay. There are no markings on it to identify the manufacturer, model, etc. Does anyone recognize it? Anyone know of a source for replacement gaskets? Thanks for whatever help you can offer. {image} {image} {image} {image}
by Tio Tom
July 13th, 2023, 1:41 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 42

WEGA Siria - Low Brew Temperature

I have been working on a Wega Siria which originally was solely for Lavazza Blue capsules. [I have a post on converting it to regular coffee] The problem that I am experiencing is that brew temperature is low. [+/- 185] I raised the setting on the pressurestat to 1.4 but no significant. The brew hea...
by Tio Tom
July 10th, 2023, 2:58 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 424

Convert Wega Siria/Lavazza Blue Machine for ground coffee

UPDATE: I have been making coffee with the machine but there are some issues. The brew temperature is low. [+/- 185] I raised the setting on the pressurestat to 1.4 but still nothing close to 195/200. The feed from the exchanger to the brew head is relatively short and compact. I flushed the exchang...
by Tio Tom
June 26th, 2023, 7:37 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 424

Convert Wega Siria/Lavazza Blue Machine for ground coffee

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by Tio Tom
June 26th, 2023, 7:35 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 424

Convert Wega Siria/Lavazza Blue Machine for ground coffee

UPDATE: I was able to remove the large upper 'disk' from the brew head with a cold chisel and hammer. It came right out. I purchased a new E-61 dispersion disk, screen and gasket. I haven't been able to make coffee yet as I am searching for a steam tip. The heating element was totally fried.
by Tio Tom
June 10th, 2023, 1:54 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 424

Convert Wega Siria/Lavazza Blue Machine for ground coffee

Thank you very much for your comments and pics. I am hopeful that I can unscrew the large disk as you did and hopefully although the brew head is not an E-61 they may have followed the same design for the dispersion disk. I could then do exactly the same as you. I will let you know
by Tio Tom
June 9th, 2023, 9:14 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 424

Convert Wega Siria/Lavazza Blue Machine for ground coffee

{image} {image} I bought a Wega Siria which was made for Lavazza Blue capsules. I am hoping to convert it to use a standard portafilter and basket. I tried a Rancilio portafilter and it locked fine. I was able to remove the small 'dispersion' disk with spikes to puncture the capsule but the remainin...
by Tio Tom
March 18th, 2023, 2:50 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 91

La San Marco body parts

{image} I just bought a one group LSM 85 PRAC-E yesterday. It is in great shape but it is missing the drip tray grate. Anyone have one or know of anyone that may specialize in LSM parts. I also need a top cup warming 'insert' for a LSM 85 Sprint 2 group machine. Any suggestions would me much