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by aasemkhan
April 17th, 2018, 1:20 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 222

Rubber smell after replacing gaskets on Elektra Microcasa a Leva

Just to update the thread for future readers, I did get the silicone lubricant mentioned above, and that did it. No smell. I gave it a good couple of months to make sure. All is still well. Thanks
by aasemkhan
January 20th, 2018, 4:35 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 222

Rubber smell after replacing gaskets on Elektra Microcasa a Leva

Bingo! That was it! Silicone grease it is
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by aasemkhan
January 20th, 2018, 3:55 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 222

Rubber smell after replacing gaskets on Elektra Microcasa a Leva

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll order the silicone lubricant and reorder the gaskets, along with a thorough cleaning of the machine. Hopefully that'll do it. Will report back
by aasemkhan
January 20th, 2018, 2:15 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 222

Rubber smell after replacing gaskets on Elektra Microcasa a Leva

Hi, I fear I've ruined the perfect taste (for me) that I had dialed in for my MCAL. I changed the group gaskets but since then I'm getting a rubber smell and taste in my espresso. When running water from the group I can clearly smell the rubber. I've replaced the gaskets twice, adding more grease th...
by aasemkhan
April 27th, 2016, 4:34 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 111

Restore La Pavoni before selling?

Bueller... Bueller
by aasemkhan
April 26th, 2016, 3:47 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 36
Views: 2411

Add spring to new Elektra Microcasa a Leva or not?

Good to know you're getting better results. I was doing great myself, but then pulled some shots on my old Pavoni, and now I feel bad again The Elektra pulls better tasting shots, but they are downright beautiful coming out of the Pavoni
by aasemkhan
April 26th, 2016, 3:44 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 111

Restore La Pavoni before selling?

So I've got a 2006 La Pavoni PC-16, the copper / brass / wood model, that I've enjoyed for a few years, and am now letting it go to a good home. The machine works great, with new piston rings and sleeve etc. but the protective top coat on it is beginning to crack a bit on the base
by aasemkhan
April 2nd, 2016, 1:04 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 36
Views: 2411

Add spring to new Elektra Microcasa a Leva or not?

Oh didn't notice it was written by you. Yes, that's the article that finally decided it for me to move from pavoni to elektra. I think we should have video threads for each machine on this forum. I'll open a thread
by aasemkhan
April 2nd, 2016, 12:13 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 36
Views: 2411

Add spring to new Elektra Microcasa a Leva or not?

Dr. Gary, how about a video of your technique? It seems we have assembled a small group of students here - me included - who might benefit from it. I know I've improved my shots considerably based on your advice both on the mcal and my old pavoni, so a video would be quite invaluable. And maybe we
by aasemkhan
March 31st, 2016, 12:53 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 589

Cafelat Bottomless for Elektra Microcasa a Leva?

Not a bad idea. I could drill it out myself too. Also, love that nickname