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by DJF
September 10th, 2022, 9:49 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 7
Views: 368

Plumbed in E61, off for 9 months. What to do (rust in line, filter change, etc.)?

Did you empty the boiler prior to laying up? Either way a descale might be in order
by DJF
September 10th, 2022, 9:47 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 11
Views: 856

New Olympia Cremina - Any Suggestions

A bottomless portafilter will teach you a lot. I recommend using and enjoying the machine as it comes from the factory until you get used to it. After that the possibilities are endless
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by DJF
September 3rd, 2022, 7:48 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 546

No "pull" pressure from Pavoni Europiccola

Probably too course a grind but.. This may sound counter intuitive but try three things. First, adjust the p/stat up to at least 1 bar. Machine is running cold which will cause runny shots. Second, back the grind off. Third, do not tamp. Just level off and rest the tamper lightly on top. I have
by DJF
August 30th, 2022, 7:16 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 277

Elektra Microcasa a Leva Shorting

A common problem with early/well used McCals with rusty bases. Relocate or clean the earth and you should be good to go
by DJF
August 16th, 2022, 8:34 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 49
Views: 3347

1952 Gaggia Spagna Never Used

That would be ironic. I have boxes of E61 stuff everywhere
by DJF
August 16th, 2022, 3:26 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 49
Views: 3347

1952 Gaggia Spagna Never Used

No luck so far but one Gaggia/Marte fitting I'd like to be interchangeable are the sight class mounting gaskets. These ones almost look like the rubber bushes were integral with the brass sleeves. Not having much luck finding rubber gaskets big enough. {image} {image}
by DJF
August 16th, 2022, 3:19 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 49
Views: 3347

1952 Gaggia Spagna Never Used

Same with the Spagna. I think that was when Valente and Faema were still involved with Gaggia or just after hence some fittings being interchangeable. The only copper pipe on my Gaggia will be when I fit it up with a Sirai p/stat
by DJF
August 15th, 2022, 11:32 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 49
Views: 3347

1952 Gaggia Spagna Never Used

Thanks. I found some 4mm square gland packing. Presumably that will do the same thing
by DJF
August 15th, 2022, 7:32 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 49
Views: 3347

1952 Gaggia Spagna Never Used

After reading Sander's Faema Marte post in gallery and the comment about it being a daily I'm super curious about sealing against of leaks. My Spagna shares the same valve architecture and I'm nearly ready for the full-Monty assembly but can't quite see a satisfactory way of making the valves water ...
by DJF
August 15th, 2022, 7:12 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3480
Views: 553160

Lever Espresso Machine Gallery

Great resto on a spectacular machine. I read your thread and will post a question there about it's daily use. Edit; whoops, closed thread. I'll ask it here {link}