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by Ob-v8
August 14th, 2020, 7:29 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 633

New (to me) Sama Export owner

Months of happy ownership. Only thing I've had to do was to lubricate the lever mechanism. The seller included a piston seal kit so when it starts to have problems I'll do that. Thanks for the offer of a spring tool - that's key
by Ob-v8
March 1st, 2020, 3:20 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 633

New (to me) Sama Export owner

Although I'm not new to lever machines, having learned on a two group commercial machine in a small pizzeria in Seattle during the early 90s, and owning a little Arin for a few years: {image} And I have even wrestled with a group spring before (not relishing the challenge of the Sama's): {image} I
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by Ob-v8
January 21st, 2013, 5:21 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 3995

Use of an Arin, a vintage spring-lever

I received the o-rings - thank you again francesco! - I lubricated an o-ring, installed it, and have been using it for about a week so far... I am not doing the multiple infusion technique
by Ob-v8
January 6th, 2013, 3:56 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 3995

Use of an Arin, a vintage spring-lever

francesco is going to send me a few o-rings for some trial and error with this. stellar person - highly recommended if you can do business with him!
by Ob-v8
January 5th, 2013, 11:32 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 3995

Use of an Arin, a vintage spring-lever

Thanks for digging, the o-ring went on easily. Its right at the bottom of the piston, and a simple o-ring. My guess is the method change I outlined above, pumping the piston during infusion to let more water into the cylinder likely put the piston higher in its stroke and may have left the
by Ob-v8
January 1st, 2013, 8:54 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 3995

Use of an Arin, a vintage spring-lever

Maybe I'm doing something wrong... piston o-ring has already busted, after just a few days use. I looked around here a bit and there was some talk of putting too much pressure on the handle. The Arin is a spring lever but I do assist it when I overpack it. I have pulled up pretty
by Ob-v8
December 31st, 2012, 1:51 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 3995

Use of an Arin, a vintage spring-lever

I returned from the holidays to find an envelope from Francesco, much faster than he thought the post would take. Merry Christmas! The piston o-ring and the portafilter gasket both fit well, and were well worth the reasonable price. I had a neighbor help me reload the spring (thanks for the offer dr...
by Ob-v8
December 17th, 2012, 6:15 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 3995

Use of an Arin, a vintage spring-lever

Parts have been ordered. I think there's a spring clamp across the street, but if not I'll let you know - and thanks for the offer
by Ob-v8
December 17th, 2012, 6:14 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 3995

Use of an Arin, a vintage spring-lever

roger that - please disregard my inquiry thru your website
by Ob-v8
December 17th, 2012, 6:13 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 3995

Use of an Arin, a vintage spring-lever

Thanks for the tip - I hadn't seen that! Payment sent - francesco is great!