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by oakie
September 7th, 2011, 11:27 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 924

Help me understand what this Propane Control Valve does, and how to use it

Are replacements available if I'm unable to get this working properly? I'm wondering if the Astoria part would fit as a replacement
by oakie
September 7th, 2011, 4:23 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 924

Help me understand what this Propane Control Valve does, and how to use it

I opened up the tube connection that runs to the boiler from the problem valve and heated the boiler up. Water seems to run nice and clear through the tub, and spits steam without any trace of mineral or other deposits. So that tube does not seem to be the problem. I heated up the boiler to operatin...
by oakie
September 7th, 2011, 4:16 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 924

Help me understand what this Propane Control Valve does, and how to use it

The locked down screw, after loosening the nut, will tighten down to an end point. Can that be an eccentric? I thought an eccentric will spin and spin without end
by oakie
September 2nd, 2011, 3:05 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 924

Help me understand what this Propane Control Valve does, and how to use it

If you're speaking of the copper pipe that runs straight back from the valve, I believe it goes directly to the boiler. Not sure yet if it goes to the top or bottom (it's buried under a lot of insulation I'd prefer not to disturb). I wonder if that tube can get blocked and that might cause the valve
by oakie
September 2nd, 2011, 1:08 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 924

Help me understand what this Propane Control Valve does, and how to use it

Hi, I have a 1970's era 2 group Pavoni commercial machine with 110 volt and/or propane power. I am having trouble adjusting the temperature and maintaining stability with propane (with 110 volt power only, it works fine with adjusting the pressurestat). I plan to operate it exclusively with propane....
by oakie
September 1st, 2006, 11:41 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 38
Views: 5005

Converting Conti Empress from gas to 240v

An experienced rebuilder helped me take the Empress partially apart to assess its condition. He also has the same model, but in original gas operation (not rebuilt yet). {image} Here is a top view showing that 2 elements were added (he said they simply drilled holes in the top to accommodate the ele...
by oakie
August 30th, 2006, 1:11 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 38
Views: 5005

Converting Conti Empress from gas to 240v

Well, I'm that one. Ironically, with all the talk about converting from gas to electric, I want to convert to gas (and hopefully keep the 110v for flexibility). Anyone have a gas one they want to swap? I'm in Oakland Ca