Hello: I have a 1978 Europiccola that is in great physical condition. I used it until a few years ago when the high temp element burned out. I know the challenges for repairing this. How do I remove the element? I understand it is a screw-in type. Do I just grab it with a pair of channel lock pliers and twist?
I have looked all over other sites and forums & do not find anything specific on this.
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On mine, the heating element is attached to a plate. You remove that plate from the bottom of the boiler. It's attached with 3 screws.

As far as removing the actual element from the base plate, I don't know. I'm not sure you can really do that too effectively. Doug at OE might know. I think they sell a glue or something that is used to reattach the heating element to the plate.

I think most people just buy a new plate (with two new elements) and install it. That's probably what I would do myself, if I had heating element problems.

If you look at my thread for the La Pavoni PID controller, there are some photos on there showing the base plate removed from the machine.

Ray

Thanks for your reply. I have the older screw-in element. I have it soaking in Kroil penetrating oil now...will try again in a few days to unscrew it.
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