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by erics
May 16th, 2023, 2:36 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 2
Views: 249

Philadelphia Espresso

Here is a great (but small) cafe in Philadelphia: {link} They have a one group GS-3 and the Barista is very knowledgeable about the various coffees served. I had one of the best cappys there
by erics
May 3rd, 2021, 8:56 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 147

Quickmill Anita - New pump filling boiler too much

As far as I know, the OLAB solenoid valve is no longer supported . . .but you may get lucky. To clean this solenoid valve (in place) might be your best bet. But to do so, you will need to drain the boiler by syphon action or turn it upside down over the kitchen sink. I believe
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by erics
May 3rd, 2021, 4:36 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 147

Quickmill Anita - New pump filling boiler too much

You should try not to replace the solenoid valve as that can be tricky (tight quarters). That's why I said to note the mfg of the valve. You can replace just the top half depending on the mfg
by erics
May 3rd, 2021, 3:56 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 147

Quickmill Anita - New pump filling boiler too much

If the pump is putting water into the boiler while you are pulling a shot, then your boiler fill solenoid valve is leaking. Note the mfg of the solenoid valve(either OLAB or Parker)
by erics
April 2nd, 2021, 9:41 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 141

QM Vetrano Hx - autofill problem

On the top of the boiler is a safety thermostat. Disconnect one of the leads to this thermostat which will inactivate the heating element. You don't need heat to solve this problem. There are three connections to the coil for the boiler fill solenoid: one hot, one neutral, and one ground. The "resis...
by erics
March 7th, 2021, 3:42 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 831

Idle temperature of 198 on new ECM Mechanika Slim

Some suggestions: Take the spring out of the portafilter, keep the portafilter in the group and prep your basket. I would reduce the boiler pressure until it reads, say, 1.10 bar max. Do a 1 second screen flush (unless you do this after pulling a shot) and brew away
by erics
January 11th, 2021, 2:58 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 372

Question about E61 thread size

{image} An impact wrench will remove those in a few seconds. Have a friend who is an auto mechanic ?
by erics
December 26th, 2020, 6:21 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 23
Views: 1206

What's in here? #Londinium

Or a thermometer. {image}
by erics
October 28th, 2020, 6:15 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 280

La Marzocco GS3 AV - No Steam

Correct me if I'm wrong but if he is supposed to get steam via a push button, does that not mean that a solenoid is faulty ?
by erics
October 28th, 2020, 10:25 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 20
Views: 1340

E61 grouphead maintenance

This is possibly the best video on E-61 group maintenance/repair. {video}This video was produced by Rick Bond - {link}