Elektra Microcasa a Leva keeps overheating - Page 4

February 13th, 2016, 8:50 pm

Did some testing.
When the pressure builds up the pin on the pressurestat doesnt pull out to the switch

February 14th, 2016, 12:30 am

Sounds like your pressurestat simply needs a new membrane. I used a thin piece of specific silicone that a purchased online from mcmaster-carr, and it works brilliantly. And that is the beauty of the type of pressurestat that our machines have...that the membrane is easily replaceable.

February 14th, 2016, 1:26 pm

I would seriously add a safety thermostat to the machine. I would get some thermal adhesive http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-Alu ... l+adhesive and any thermostat rated higher than the operating temperature http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y7V ... PDKIKX0DER and wire it in series with the heating element

February 14th, 2016, 3:39 pm

Tom@Steve'sEspresso wrote:Sounds like your pressurestat simply needs a new membrane. I used a thin piece of specific silicone that a purchased online from mcmaster-carr, and it works brilliantly. And that is the beauty of the type of pressurestat that our machines have...that the membrane is easily replaceable.

I tried to find him, but no luck.
Is he still active here?

February 15th, 2016, 5:31 am

Just bought vinegar 4.5% from the store.
Will see what that does the pressurestat

#36: Post by **Marcelnl** » February 15th, 2016, 8:14 am

Mcmaster carr is not a user here but a store, you'll find them easily with google.

February 15th, 2016, 8:52 am

Sorry I should have clarified McMaster....thanks!

February 16th, 2016, 7:50 am

I got the gauge off. This is what I found

February 19th, 2016, 7:34 am

What a great community

Tom at Steves espresso just sent me a piece of silicone that should fix my pressurestat.

February 19th, 2016, 3:28 pm

Back in business.
That pressure gauge is only temporary

It goes over the 1 bar so now I just need to wait for the silicone from Tom