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by avinator
July 2nd, 2017, 11:29 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 74

Change Cimbali Jr steam arm

I am replacing a cimbali jr steam arm with a Vivaldi s1 steam arm to get better froth consistency. I see the old arm has a spring attached on top but it doesn't really work with the s1 arm. If I don't use the spring the arm fits perfectly with except I am getting no smooth play
by avinator
June 4th, 2017, 1:02 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 948

La Cimbali M21 Junior pump dead ?

Thanks for all the great advice
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by avinator
June 1st, 2017, 12:56 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 948

La Cimbali M21 Junior pump dead ?

Just curios, where can I get replacement pump in the future should I need to replace it? Also, good idea to descale at some point? What material is Is the boiler ? Aluminum?
by avinator
May 28th, 2017, 10:27 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 948

La Cimbali M21 Junior pump dead ?

Excellent advice. Thanks so much for answering. I'll get to it tonight
by avinator
May 28th, 2017, 3:23 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 948

La Cimbali M21 Junior pump dead ?

update... I was able to get the pump running.... ( I took it apart, cleaned it ) so thats working ok now but I am getting steam from the gizmo listed on my last picture with the red arrow pointing to it What is that do ? Is that a safety valve of some sort ?
by avinator
May 28th, 2017, 12:17 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 948

La Cimbali M21 Junior pump dead ?

Picked up a used Junior and it has a few problems. I filled the reservoir and the pump doesn't suck any water to fill the boiler. I took out the probe from the boiler and it looks good. When I try to dispense at the group head I am getting very little water output. Is the pump gone ?
by avinator
May 23rd, 2017, 4:06 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 362

La Spaziale Dream T first generation problems?

Does anyone know if the t dreams had problems with their first generation machines ? I thought I read something to that effect somewhere but I don't remember exactly where. It also said the quirks were fixed and resolved with the new generation. Any feedback would greatly be appreciated
by avinator
March 21st, 2017, 3:00 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1604

Profitec 300 Dual-Boiler PID or Rocket Appartamento

Now I have my eyes set on the Andreja evo.. seems to be build like a tank and I have the option to plumb in the future.. Are the open box floor models worth getting to save one or two hundred?
by avinator
March 20th, 2017, 7:22 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 513

Manufacture date from serial number for Quickmill

How do you read the manufacture date on a quickmill if I have the serial # ?
by avinator
March 11th, 2017, 1:01 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 179

Setting up Isomac Zaffiro 220V

I was going to get a profitec 300 when I came across a isomac zaffiro 220v on ebay. The price was attractive so i ended up getting it. Looking for a 220v timer. Would something like this {link} work ? The machine has the standard 2 round prong cord and I cant seem to find a 220 receptacle with the