Faulty valve on the La Cimbali M21 Junior?
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I have had my La Cimbali now for 3 years and I absolutely love the machine. I have it constantly on, 24/7 (probably shouldn't) and I only use it for like 2-6 shot's a day.
It is plumbed in so the watersupply is good but I was not able to hook the drain hose up to my sink so I actually just have a small cup under where the hose attaches and that is ok.
Lately I have been having issues with water leaking through the machine and tonight I tore it appart to see if there was anything I could see.
I would love if someone could look at this video and tell me if this is normal:
Thanks for this wonderful forum!
It is plumbed in so the watersupply is good but I was not able to hook the drain hose up to my sink so I actually just have a small cup under where the hose attaches and that is ok.
Lately I have been having issues with water leaking through the machine and tonight I tore it appart to see if there was anything I could see.
I would love if someone could look at this video and tell me if this is normal:
Thanks for this wonderful forum!
- jknotzke
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That looks to be your safety valve on your boiler.. Which is clearly leaking.
You can see a diagram here: http://www.coffeeparts.com/cimbali/cimb ... rts-6.html
Usually it's a scale issue. Can you tell if it's leaking from the top or the bottom of the valve ? Turn the machine off, let it cool completely, try and unscrew that safety valve and soak it in citric acid or some descaler.
That should do it
J
You can see a diagram here: http://www.coffeeparts.com/cimbali/cimb ... rts-6.html
Usually it's a scale issue. Can you tell if it's leaking from the top or the bottom of the valve ? Turn the machine off, let it cool completely, try and unscrew that safety valve and soak it in citric acid or some descaler.
That should do it
J
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Thanks for this Sir, I knew you guys would help!!
I will work on it further and post the results
I will work on it further and post the results
- erics
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