Caravel Question

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CharacterZero
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#1: Post by CharacterZero »

When lifting the lever all the way to the top without portafilter in place, should water come immediately out of the group?

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redbone
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#2: Post by redbone »

Short answer yes.

Water will also leak with portafilter in if held tight up for an extended period of time, where the lever handle connects.
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CharacterZero (original poster)
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#3: Post by CharacterZero (original poster) »

Thank you for answering my question! It was not until after I posted that I noticed the huge Caravel thread. Started reading that one and once I saw how the thing was put together I removed the piston and by its design could see that indeed water would pass through when lifting the handle.