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by Ben N
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 89

Rebuild brew pressure gauge?

The bezel may be crimped on. They can be kind of a pain to get off, you will want to go around the back side and lift the crimp gently all the way around with something like a screw driver, then it will slide off. Getting them back on requires re-crimping, you can do it with a set of pliers
by BAEvans
1 hour ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 77

Linea Mini solenoid issue

Only distilled plus potassium bicarbonate. Machine has zero scale
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by toadshade
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 8
Views: 89

Rebuild brew pressure gauge?

{image} This is the gauge with its current position. Machine is off. I am still working on removing the face. Pretty stubborn
by hankbates
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 69

Help with Livia 90 Giemme R.L.3 SONDE repair

As opposed to the single circuit board Gicar RL30/4ess/f 120v, the Giemme R L 3 sonde has two boards connected by a ribbon cable, which might make repairs more difficult. One of my machines had a Giemme which just quit. I have a Gicar board in there now which is working, but I wonder if I
by cafeIKE
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 2
Views: 27

Help with installing PID on Faema Family

Without a schematic, use an ohm meter to suss out the wiring and make your own. Those tie wraps are TOO TIGHT around the wires. You run the risk of a meltdown and fire
by peacecup
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 59

What do I gain/lose switching from a Robot to a Ponte Vecchio Export?

16 g in 25-30g out is my normal shot. Steaming is very good at 1 bar where the temp is best for me. Even better at a little higher pressure Maintenance is almost nil but when you do need to change seals you need a piston removal tool. Then it is simple. All other maintenance
by cafeIKE
1 hour ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 84

Domobar Jr Hx Temperatures

The sensor will be in the boiler to ensure it does not overheat. The boiler will reach temperature in a few minutes, but the group won't be at brew temperature for about 45 minutes. You can speed up group heating to about 15 minutes by placing a folded tea towel over the group. Repeated flushing is no faster
by IamOiman
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 172

1959 Faema Urania Three Group Hydraulic with Hotel Group

It's essentially a large brew pot/moka pot. It draws water from the boiler to use as its brew water as it goes through the massive portafilter on top that then goes into a large glass container. You can dispense the brewed coffee with the little plunger on the bottom of the hotel group. I think the name is just a
by mgrayson
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 172

1959 Faema Urania Three Group Hydraulic with Hotel Group

Lovely machine! Excuse my ignorance (and Google has been no help), but what is a "hotel group"? Thank you, Matt
by salmotrutta
1 hour ago
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 25

[WTB] Mahlkonig short hopper e65s

Looking for a short hopper for an e65s or similar