Pasquini Heating Element/Relay Problem?
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Hey Hey-
I recently got my hands on a Pasquini Livia 90 (automatic).
It was in full working condition when I got it, but needed a little TLC. I decided to do a full tare-down/descale. Got my new gaskets, shined everything up, and put it back together! except, now it won't start:(
When I turn it on, the orange and green light flash for a half second, then my machine trips the GFI. I can see the relay is flipping at the same time. When I unplug the boiler the machine starts up and works normally (without heat of course). I have also found if I disconnect the relay, the machine will turn on, but won't heat (element plugged in of-course). (I have tried multiple outlets on different GFI circuits)
This would leave me to believe the heating element is shot... However, it worked before! I did soak the whole thing in my citric acid bath (which I later found out is a "no-no" for heating elements). Did that really kill it? how would I determine if the relay is bad, or the element in bad?
I have checked and triple checked ALL of my connections. I can't find anything suspect.
HELP!
I recently got my hands on a Pasquini Livia 90 (automatic).
It was in full working condition when I got it, but needed a little TLC. I decided to do a full tare-down/descale. Got my new gaskets, shined everything up, and put it back together! except, now it won't start:(
When I turn it on, the orange and green light flash for a half second, then my machine trips the GFI. I can see the relay is flipping at the same time. When I unplug the boiler the machine starts up and works normally (without heat of course). I have also found if I disconnect the relay, the machine will turn on, but won't heat (element plugged in of-course). (I have tried multiple outlets on different GFI circuits)
This would leave me to believe the heating element is shot... However, it worked before! I did soak the whole thing in my citric acid bath (which I later found out is a "no-no" for heating elements). Did that really kill it? how would I determine if the relay is bad, or the element in bad?
I have checked and triple checked ALL of my connections. I can't find anything suspect.
HELP!
- drgary
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Here's a tech tip on the Orphan Espresso site that tells you how to diagnose and repair a heating element that may have developed a temporary short because water has gotten into it. They also give instructions on when it appears the element needs replacement.
http://www.orphanespresso.com/Olympia-a ... 620-1.html
http://www.orphanespresso.com/Olympia-a ... 620-1.html
Gary
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What I WOULD do for a good cup of coffee!
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What I WOULD do for a good cup of coffee!
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This is EXACTLY The advice I needed! I will try this, and see what happens (look forward to follow-up post.)
THANKS!
THANKS!
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Hey-
I didn't have an OHMS reader handy, so I decided to just bake the heck out of it considering the element worked before soaking it. I baked it for about 4 hours on 250(F). I am sure the element experiences higher temps, but I didn't want to risk anything.
BAM! It works! for now I am not going to strip off the ceramic rings... I will just leave things the way they are.
I took some photos of the rebuild, and some of the issues i came across. I will be posting those pics sometime soon.
I didn't have an OHMS reader handy, so I decided to just bake the heck out of it considering the element worked before soaking it. I baked it for about 4 hours on 250(F). I am sure the element experiences higher temps, but I didn't want to risk anything.
BAM! It works! for now I am not going to strip off the ceramic rings... I will just leave things the way they are.
I took some photos of the rebuild, and some of the issues i came across. I will be posting those pics sometime soon.
- drgary
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That's another way to test it! Glad it worked out for you.
Gary
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What I WOULD do for a good cup of coffee!
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What I WOULD do for a good cup of coffee!