I researched here, and found someone had mentioned "rosewater" That's close. It's slowly fading...I wonder if it was the Dezcal? It seems to emanate more from the steam wand. I can't seem to smell it coming directly from the boiler. Any suggestions here. I might attempt disconnecting the wand at the joint and having a look-see.
Anyway, all that water flushing seemed to lock up the lever. Similar to what happens when back-flushing Anita with detergent. The lever was sticking midway up/down. I mean, REALLY sticking! Upon advice from Will at Home Espresso Repair, I emptied the boiler, carefullyremoved the group screen...it does pop out easily if you're careful, and applied Dow 101, not TOO liberally to the piston casing. Voila! Smooth as a babies....
All good. Man, this thing is a steaming demon! 16oz pitcher with 5oz milk. I didn't count, but it had to be more more than 25 seconds, I had thick micro foam. OK, a couple of bubbles, basically because I'm mostly into straight espresso. I probably haven't steamed 20 times with Anita in 4 years. Weird thing was, I could barely fit the pitcher in there. My technique, already questionable, was not textbook. Amazing. Same thing today. I almost wish I could find a slightly slimmer, yet effective pitcher, maybe 12-14oz. I prefer to drink, and serve true cappas. That is, 6-7oz tops, including the froth and milk and a 1.5oz double shot.
I'm still waiting for my 49.4 base from Reg. Prolly not smart ordering anything during the SCAA
Last thing. I can't remember who suggesting using aluminum tape to hold the basket in. It works. Like a charm.
Have a great weekend, y'all!
Rob J
Turmeric or something. Yeah, 
