Who wants to Bianca-fy their E61 grouphead? - Interest Survey - Page 9

#81: Post by **mohninme** » March 6th, 2019, 11:05 pm

I think the parts will be quite reasonable. I was surprised at the price of the Lelit internals I ordered to rebuild my group.

This is just a fun expirement and if it doesn't work out... oh well.. I am pretty happy with the performance as is. I just can't help but tinker with things.

The one issue I see is that the Mara being an HX machine, I will only be able to monitor pressure or temp at the brew head but not both. I am exploring ideas on this front now. Any thoughts on how to do both out there?

I guess one could add a new port into the brew head but I haven't been able to find any posts here or on the net where this has been done before.

March 7th, 2019, 12:18 am

I'm rooting for you. I assume you have ordered assembly 1000185, but anything else? I don't see a part number for the valve outer assembly or for the wooden paddle.

#83: Post by **mohninme** » March 7th, 2019, 10:12 am

Here are the parts requirements. Depending on how your machine is set up or what soft parts you have on hand, the optional parts may not be needed. These are all Lelit part numbers.

#84: Post by **floydo** » March 11th, 2019, 5:43 pm

Very interested in the experiment,mohninme. If for no other reason, the tinkering factor would be fun. Please post your experience!
Thx

#85: Post by **speedplay** » March 27th, 2019, 11:23 am

Anything new about this topic?
Is the OP still out there pursuing this?

#86: Post by **randyr5** » March 27th, 2019, 11:39 am

I just checked his stats and his last post to the forum was in November. Doesn't look promising.

#87: Post by **rubixcube101** » March 30th, 2019, 9:53 am

mohninme wrote:Here are the parts requirements. Depending on how your machine is set up or what soft parts you have on hand, the optional parts may not be needed. These are all Lelit part numbers.

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In case I'm missing something, why are you recommending the spring and guide for the lower part of the assembly as required?

Also where do the MC044 bits go? Not clear on the diagram?
Edit: to answer the second part of the questions it's already shown in the box for the needle profiling valve.

#88: Post by **Max1411** » March 30th, 2019, 1:12 pm

That spring is so strong, that it kills the PI chamber, which would be disturbing combined with the paddle.

March 30th, 2019, 6:28 pm

Hi. I just received the Bianca valve kit on Friday. I have been waiting for parts to arrive before updating this thread. I will post in the next few days and will attempt to address any questions folks have.

#90: Post by **speedplay** » March 30th, 2019, 6:33 pm

So how much did all the parts needed cost you?