Have a look here: {link} According to Francesco the 2-prong element was introduces earlie nineties, that would conflict with the production date of yours

If the grouphead gaskets start to wear, you will be experiencing pressure loss, which would result in easier pulling of the lever, and decline in quality of the pulled shots. I think lifespan of those parts will greatly depend on how often the machine is used (1-2x per day, 10 times per day, etc.) a...

Hi there Ray, Very likely we're both lost in translation. as I said English is not my mother tongue so not only explaining, but also interpreting someone else his text is always a nice source for confusion However I think I understood the thread well, and my explanation is correct, albeit perhaps ag...

As far as I can see, are the lines of thinking by both of you incorrect. In a closed system, both the water and the gas above it have the same pressure. The level of pressure is a function of the properties of the gas. Pure steam will have a certain pressure at a certain temperature, a mixture of

From what I learned and understand of physics, the altitude and humidity will not effect the boiling point (read: water temperature) in a Europiccola or Millenium. The steam vessel can be regarded as a closed vessel that is heated, and the pressure relief valve is calibrated against absolute pressur...

Nice post, and the mods described are very interesting, as is your use of motorcycle tools . I can't wait for you to turn up with a modified Ohlins or WP rear shock to control a spring operated group head . Your formula from Gay-Lussac is correct, however do not forget to work in Kelvin

The temperatures your heater element reaches in the time you mention are not bad at all in my opinion, so you can fortunately rule out wiring problems or a faulty heater element. Since the machine is 9 years old and running low on maintenance (a symptom often found in these kind of machines in our m...

My Europiccola ('68 model) has the same empty feeling on the first half of the leaver, if I do not flush with hot water (with empty portafilter) first to heat up the head. After the first shot this improves massively. I use pre ground coffee (I know, I know ), since I do not have a

Today I removed the PF seal (the square one) from my late 60ies Europiccola. It was completely hardened out, almost like bakelite, and did not do much work anymore. Needless to say it did not come out in one piece. I already ordered a replacement from one of the other members here that is also from ...

Before turning to the grinder if a plating shop is not an option, how about a diy plating or deplating kit? For sure something like that is available in your country? This is something from the UK: {link}