Recent posts - Page 46

by another_jim
September 30th, 2023, 5:01 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 92
Views: 2721

Philosophy: When is a "lever" no longer a "lever"?

I rather disagree. The mounting popularity of lever machines, along with powered machines with lever-like properties, has nothing to do with their appearance and everything to do with their performance. There have always been collectors; and collectors are going to be engagged with the physical properties of the machines. But the audience for these collectors is not interested early
by baldheadracing
September 30th, 2023, 4:53 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 89

Rancilio Silvia problem: water leaking from overflow following shot switch turned off

I haven't taken a jet breaker apart, but I just looked at a couple spares that I have, and I think there is just some plastic baffling inside. If you remove the jet breaker from the solenoid, then you should be able to easily blow air through the jet breaker. If there is any resistance, then a soaking/flushing or two
by ira
September 30th, 2023, 4:51 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 92
Views: 2721

Philosophy: When is a "lever" no longer a "lever"?

Personally, I would consider this not part of the discussion. The lever that makes it a lever machine is a physical thing and the fact that it may or may not brew better espresso has nothing to do with it's being a lever or not
by Aleks192
September 30th, 2023, 4:39 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 4
Views: 113

Profitec Pro 700 brew relay problem

Hi all, lots to unpack here but please take a read and let me know what you think. I have a P700 since new, its about 4.5yrs old now. 1 month ago the brew relay in the Gicar failed, so when you pull the lever, nothing happened. I went about troubleshooting and working out what was wrong, and
by RapidCoffee
September 30th, 2023, 4:30 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 1622
Views: 195480

Decent Espresso news

Well yeah, you need more clearance with a spouted portafilter. Why not use the bottomless? Plenty of room. {image} L: 6cm capp cup; R: 11cm mug (thanks Ira)
by BaristaBoy E61
September 30th, 2023, 4:17 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 41

Leakage at solenoid valve

I would not force it. Take it apart again and thoroughly clean it and wrap the thread with white Teflon tape
by BaristaBoy E61
September 30th, 2023, 4:14 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 390

La Marzocco GS3 Amperage Requirements

Properly wired dedicated 20 circuit with GFCI outlet
by BaristaBob
September 30th, 2023, 4:06 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 74

Breville Dual Boiler BES920XL Leaking Steam Wand Valve

I've got a bad feeling but without that bracket to keep the valve perfectly vertical and Still those orings will probably fail sooner than later
by Jo On The Go
September 30th, 2023, 3:56 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 89

Rancilio Silvia problem: water leaking from overflow following shot switch turned off

Thank you for your input... True, the frame is rusting like crazy and this problem became apparent after taking all the tinware off and I have just rust converted all the rotting base metal and back plate metal. Does the Jet Breaker have a valve or something? I have tried cleaning it but I have not taken it apart
by Mookie_
September 30th, 2023, 3:55 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 41

Leakage at solenoid valve

Hello all, recently I had to remove the solenoid valve in my Brewtus because it stopped switching. I removed the valve (which was hard work because you cannot access it easily in the Brewtus, therefore I had to take apart half of the machine in order get access to it) and descaled it - it is working again. However I