Backflush on an Expobar Office Leva - is this a thing?

#1: Post by **OfficeLeva** » January 30th, 2023, 10:28 pm

New user - I looked for all the info I could find but I'm still not sure what to do - I appreciate your patience.

I just picked up a used Office Leva and the seller never backflushed so couldn't go over it with me, and I can't find any info on if I should do it or how to even go about doing it.
Does anyone know?

#2: Post by HB » January 31st, 2023, 8:31 am

See Espresso Machine Cleaning - Why, How, and When. TL;DR - get a blind (no hole) filter, some espresso cleaner like Cafiza, and follow the instructions on the container.

#3: Post by **Randy G.** » January 31st, 2023, 11:36 am

If the previous owner has had that machine for some time I would recommend tearing the group down for an inspection and thorough overhaul:
For more detail on the E-61 group, see these two articles on my website:
How-To 19 - Overhauling and Lubricating the E-61 Group