Me too!!! But seriously, I don't know what my line pressure is either. I'm inclined to get a pressure reducer as well. Please let me know what you went with, and where you got it. I'll go try to figure out if there is a "one size fits all" for

Thanks again everyone and especially those with such useful advice. I am going to try to figure out if the pump is the problem, or tubes are clogged up somewhere. Any clues as to how I should proceed? I don't mind spending money when needed, but I'd hate to replace an

Well I have removed the pump from the motor. The motor now spins freely and sounds like an electric motor under no load should sound. Our friends at espressoparts.com (espresso parts), have offered me a replacement pump for about $100 less than I was able to find anywhere else. I will

Let me know the outcome. I am in a very similar situation with a La Spaziale EK NEW 3000. I think mine sat and the vanes in the pump froze up, maybe even eventually broke free but are now completely ineffective to make any appreciable pressure. My machine still makes hot water, but I

UPDATE: I managed to plumb this beast in after tons of wasted time at various hardware stores. Mr. Espresso In Oakland, CA had the exact 3/8" replacement braided hoses I needed. All the hoses I received up to the water pump were shot and needed to be replaced. I have now wired up a

The guy only wants $150 for it. I wonder if it has a static problem that shoots grinds all over the counter in your garage. {link} {image} {image}

Here are some pics of shower screen and GH as I received the machine. I think more is supposed to come out. I removed the hex bolt and only one screen/diffuser was released. I think there is more stuck up inside with all of the coffee crust. {image} {image} Thanks

Thank you so much for the great information. I will try to use the search feature better as well. I (think I) understand that this machine is somehow not quite an HX, and appears to have a single boiler in it, that somehow pulls steam from the top and water from the bottom, with some magic

Thanks for having me at the HB forums. I'll jump right in and say, I just brought home a 1 group LS NEW EK 3K. It looks like it has seen some wear and tear. I'd like to get it up and running ASAP. What do