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by chappcc
8 hours ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 4
Views: 137

Izzo Alex Leva pressure relief valve blew. What next?

I experienced the pressure relief valve opening on a few occasions. In my case, the SSR was failing, allowing the machine to overheat. After replacing it, the machine operates normally
by chappcc
September 20th, 2023, 10:34 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 87

Alex Leva water leak through group piston

My 3 year old Alex Leva has developed a small, intermittent leak through the group piston. I recently completed a descale of the boiler which probably lead to this leak. My question is has anyone completed a service of the small piston assembly used to deliver water to the group? I watched this vide...
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by chappcc
March 14th, 2023, 1:18 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 219

Gaskets for spring lever

I tried the Cafelat silicone gaskets on my SCL and found them to be too flexible causing leaks. Salvatore gaskets are stiffer and work much better
by chappcc
September 4th, 2022, 6:48 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 539
Views: 85728

Lagom P100

Sorry should have been motorized "HG-1"
by chappcc
September 4th, 2022, 11:40 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 539
Views: 85728

Lagom P100

Have you noted a difference in extraction between starting with all beans in the grinder vs. feeding the beans after the grinder has started. On my "motorized HG-1" (conical burr set), I get a much faster extraction when feeding the beans after the grinder has started resulting in a weaker espresso
by chappcc
June 14th, 2022, 9:05 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 37
Views: 1772

Salvatore Compact basics

You should check that the water level sensor is properly connected to the controller with no breaks in the wire and that the controller is actually functioning. You may want to pull the sensor to make sure it is clear of scale as well
by chappcc
June 9th, 2022, 6:43 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 37
Views: 1772

Salvatore Compact basics

I only used softened and conditioned water. I did remove the vacuum breaker and soak it in vinegar once when I go a slight hiss from the valve. That took care of the hiss
by chappcc
June 9th, 2022, 11:38 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 37
Views: 1772

Salvatore Compact basics

I have an SCL and it does have a vacuum breaker. Perhaps the former owner removed it because it hissed all the time which can happen when scale builds in the valve and does not let it close properly. The vacuum breaker will eliminate false pressure reading. Regarding insulating the boiler, this post...
by chappcc
May 2nd, 2021, 8:53 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 43
Views: 1920

New Izzo Alex Leva - Grouphead loose?

Agree - You expect to get a perfect machine for the $$$ you paid. For your trouble, you should expect a sizable discount if you keep their "fixed" machine
by chappcc
April 11th, 2021, 10:20 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 43
Views: 1920

New Izzo Alex Leva - Grouphead loose?

You could check the frame support attachments to see if they are secure (middle bottom in this photo): {image} This will require you to remove the outer cover which is attached by two bolts (10mm wrench required) to the top of the support frame. The cover is heavy and lifts off when the bolts are re...