Bezzera Strega spring over time -- should I worry?
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I think I am quite sure to get the strega after long debates between pumps or lever... one thing that bothers me. Do i have to worry the spring loses tension overtime? Are there any circumstance that the spring will not perform as it used to in the beginning? I'm talking about long terms 5 or more years.
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If the spring weakens they are easy and inexpensive to replace. Springs do weaken over time. Then it's a standard maintenance item like replacing gaskets.
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My Strega is 3+ years old. I do not feel any perceptible difference. That said, I'd actually WELCOME a bit of "stretch" on the double spring to lessen the pressure a bit.iCarumba wrote:I think I am quite sure to get the strega after long debates between pumps or lever... one thing that bothers me. Do i have to worry the spring loses tension overtime? Are there any circumstance that the spring will not perform as it used to in the beginning? I'm talking about long terms 5 or more years.
Unless you're planning to pull 20+ shots a day, I'd not worry. As DrG says, it's not an expensive replacement. However, it might be good to refer to a link as to how the replacement springs are installed. or just not worry for 4-5 years.
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I never noticed that spring replacement would be a regular maintenance. Seriously?
How often do you change your spring?
How often do you change your spring?
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Look at any of the old restoration threads. It depends on spring strength, your usage patterns, your preference of flavor profile. Do you worry that you have to replace struts on a car after some time? I don't. It's standard maintenance.
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My machine was an early model, and I used it for for several years (after it being a demo) with no noticeable difference. A friend has it now, he still enjoys it daily. It's almost 5 years old now, and no notable difference.
They have a good service life and are quite affordable, and things considered.
So, no need to worry. Use it, enjoy it.
They have a good service life and are quite affordable, and things considered.
So, no need to worry. Use it, enjoy it.
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A while ago I replaced the spring in my 60+ year old Faemina for a stainless steel one, the difference was minimal and IMO more due to the difgerences in material characteristics than spring aging.
To answer you question, no uou do not need to worry
(On a car ypu replace shock absorbers when thet are worn but rarely the spring coils.)
To answer you question, no uou do not need to worry
(On a car ypu replace shock absorbers when thet are worn but rarely the spring coils.)
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Ah well, you've got a point there.Marcelnl wrote:(On a car ypu replace shock absorbers when thet are worn but rarely the spring coils.)
More realistically, I had an old Elektra Microcasa a Leva that needed a new spring. I replaced that, and it helped. But with a Strega you've got a much stronger spring created for commercial use, so it's likely to last longer.
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