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by strfish7
February 20th, 2019, 1:32 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 4
Views: 104

Elektra Microcasa a Leva Boiler leak

Very helpful, Stefano. Thank you!
by strfish7
February 20th, 2019, 12:15 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 4
Views: 104

Elektra Microcasa a Leva Boiler leak

It comes out from the bottom, under the base. Because of the design, I can't tell where the exact leak is coming from. I assumed that the gasket attaching the heating element to the boiler was the culprit
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by strfish7
February 20th, 2019, 11:09 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 4
Views: 104

Elektra Microcasa a Leva Boiler leak

Hi all, My pre-2005 MCAL has developed a boiler leak, which occurs whether the machine is on or off. I disassembled the base from the boiler and changed the gasket (which didn't look bad) but the problem is still recurring. Any advice or direction to take from this point would be wonderful
by strfish7
February 26th, 2018, 11:50 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 164

Sources for Olympia Cremina 67 safety thermostat? (Update: no longer seeking)

Hi All, Looking for a source for this part for my 67. Cerini Coffee is backordered indefinitely, it seems. TIA (Update): never mind. Cerini Coffee decided to ship it the day I checked on it. Carl
by strfish7
February 6th, 2016, 4:56 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 11
Views: 1410

Removing copper plating from early 80's La Pavoni Europiccola

Yes, please share how you did this. I have two friends who have similar LPs and would like to share your experience with them
by strfish7
February 6th, 2016, 4:51 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 694

Olympia Cremina electrical gremlin

The ground and neutral had way too much voltage. There was a faulty ungrounded outlet on the back side of this outlet that was causing it, apparently
by strfish7
February 3rd, 2016, 12:35 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 694

Olympia Cremina electrical gremlin

Solved! I asked someone who has a bit more knowledge than I to come check it. There's some serious problems in the outlet I was using. Thanks for all the responses!
by strfish7
January 31st, 2016, 8:59 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 694

Olympia Cremina electrical gremlin

Thanks for the replies! Homeburerro, we don't have GFCI outlets in this old house, although the next time the electrician comes by I may request some. Forbeskm, yes, I did both of those. Dominico and weebit__nutty, I am strongly suspecting a ground problem, but I am stumped because I used the same g...
by strfish7
January 30th, 2016, 4:44 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 694

Olympia Cremina electrical gremlin

Hi All, I decided to replace the jerry-built power cord on the Cremina, and now I have issues. First, let me say that I'm a complete electrical novice and my skill at using the multimeter is shaky at best. I've read Orphan Espresso's electrical troubleshooting guide, but I can't seem to pinpoint the...
by strfish7
July 15th, 2014, 5:26 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 53
Views: 4121

How many espresso machines do you have?

Levers, it's just the levers. Arrarex Caravel pre-mil EP 83 Cremina old school MCAL Ok, and one Atomic Stovetop