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by DVL
August 7th, 2011, 3:01 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 2678

Formula Wega Mini Rebuild w/ Pictures

How goes the rebuild. I just started down the same road. I have the same machine, with a bust boiler and have started stripping it down. might see about brazing my boiler...or buy a new one...but that is painful. Anyway, good luck. Dave
by DVL
August 7th, 2011, 2:57 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 11
Views: 3115

Wega Single Group ID, and more.

Nice machine, I just picked up the same machine, not as much rust inside, but looks about the same on the outside. How goes the rebuild?
by DVL
January 29th, 2008, 3:13 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 23
Views: 6680

Autofill problem on Wega Mininova -> now nothing?

I actually thought about it...but after all those parts and cutting and copper work...Ok, it would still be cheaper...I just don't want to make Franken-machine out of this one. My LaPavoni has both auto top off and a manual fill and I love it. Dave
by DVL
January 28th, 2008, 10:58 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 23
Views: 6680

Autofill problem on Wega Mininova -> now nothing?

OK, I have had this machine for awhile now and have finally got it back together and all in one piece. It has a new solenoid and has the same problems as above. The hotwater tap works and the lights, but no heat and no response for the autofil. I am pretty sure the Gicar
by DVL
September 14th, 2007, 1:44 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 23
Views: 6680

Autofill problem on Wega Mininova -> now nothing?

Hello, I have taken on this machine. Thanks Matt. I have it all stripped down to the nuts...so to speak. The boiler has been descaled and I am waiting for some parts. What I do need if anyone has one is: (good) a clear picture of the gicar controller with its wires plugged
by DVL
May 21st, 2007, 12:13 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 5753

Cleaning a Nuova Simonelli Ellimatic boiler

I noticed the same thing. I decalcified and use only RO water and don't notice it any more. I did also take off my OPV water return because I didn't like that water returning to my water tank. If you want to do a complete drain pull the drain plug off the bottom...please make
by DVL
January 13th, 2007, 1:41 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 22
Views: 3192

Anyone recognise this Older La Pavoni?

I just picked up a single group of this machine. Still waiting to get the motor and pump...it is big, and parts will cost you first born, but it promises to be awesome! Good luck with diagrams...I have found nothing. I believe it is called a PUB VMT. If you buy it keep in touch we
by DVL
January 20th, 2006, 2:37 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 22
Views: 92476

Repairing a ULKA vibratory pump

First off, first time post here--but always lurking around CG or some espresso related site. My problem today is... ULKA pumps, how many wires. I just pulled apart a Gaggia Baby that I ebayed and noticed it had some backyard mechanics going on inside. Ugly connections, speaker wire spliced in, lose ...