Faema Wall Mount Ready to Go

by **orphanespresso** on Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:27 am

Finally got the FAema wallbanger rebuilt and ready to put on the wall. Piston seals still available, some o rings and changed out most of the old string seals on the water fittings. Works like a charm, but as they say, a bit 'quirky". Wonderful old machine and the inner workings will soon be hidden for what may be a long time so here is a little overview.

by **Paul** on Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:01 am

cheers doug. most delightful. my $0.02 is that you're right about the OP function when steaming. Out of curiosity, from where are new mercury bulb switches available? I have tried rebuilding them but ran into problems with my new wire being too stiff, reducing movement. keep the video's coming.

by **peacecup** on Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:39 am

Very cool Doug. Can't wait to hear more. The mystery valve ought to allow water out so it does not need to come through the steam wand? Are you sure you don't turn off the line in before pulling a shot? The shot would drain water above the standpipe, leaving "nothing but steam" to exit the stream wand. Turn on the tap, fill the boiler turn off the tap. Pull the shot, steam the milk, turn on the tap for the next one. Just a guess...

PC

by **timo888** on Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:00 am

The E in your logo is for Excellent

by **sweaner** on Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:17 am

Fantastic machine! I can't wait to see it in action.

by **mhoy** on Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:36 pm

The first part is about a nifty Kyocera ceramic hand grinder (for espresso of course), and at the 4:10 mark of the following YouTube video, you'll see the wall mount Faema in action.

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Mark

by **orphanespresso** on Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:41 pm

Geez some people kind find the darndest thing on the internets! Nonetheless here are some still pics of the Faema with some better detail. We are off to town for the plumbing fittings....the excitement is palpable!

by **mhoy** on Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:58 pm

orphanespresso wrote:Geez some people kind find the darndest thing on the internets!

Well, I was really initially looking at the ceramic espresso on your site when spotted the video of it in use, that's when I saw the mounted do-hickie, figured since it was on your website as a link to YouTube, I might as well more people know about it.

Mark

by **hbuchtel** on Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:47 am

Waaa... could it be? A commercial brew-temperature spring lever? :shock:

Pre-infusion done at mains pressure? Funny valve for cold water to wash the pf?

(I can't view the youtube video as it is blocked over here now

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More pictures please?

Regards, Henry

by **Bluecold** on Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:53 pm

Henry, if Faema would have their way, it would have been even better. This thing was designed for airplanes and buses. Although it has to be noted that the coffee on board the Alitalia jets is entirely drinkable.


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