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Ok, I'm sure it didn't really kill it, but I definitely messed up. I was distracted when I was refilling the tank the other evening, and I didn't screw the boiler cap all the way on. I have it on a timer, so it goes on about 45 minutes before I usually get up. But that morning I...
I have a Londinium L1 that is about 9 y. old. I use filtered water, but I see some incrustations where copper lines connect with the boiler. I assume I should disassemble things and descale, but I don't really know how to begin without some guidance. I don't want to damage...
On my Slayer mod, today I noticed now the pressure gauge doesn't change whether coffee or blank when adjusting knob, it just goes to 9ish and stays, if I lower to 1st bar for example pressure stays in that range and doesn't drop anymore, or fluctuate period when adjusting knob....
Before I dive in and spend good money on a new rotary vane pump for my E61 I just wanted to gather a consensus that my diagnosis is correct.
The check valve (non-return valve) that comes between my pump and the thermosyphon loop is making a lot of noise.
I replaced it but it...
I need help figuring out where the clot lies: the thermosiphon of my Bezzera Mitica is still not working after descaling (the group remains lukewarm even after an hour of preheating). I explored a little bit the innards of the machine... here is where I am at:
Looking for any help with this - started doing this about a week ago - have cleaned out steam wand (external bits) and made sure tight. Following some other advice, I also removed and cleaned the level probes from inside the steam boiler (in case a boiler over-filling issue) -...
I have a 1958 Microcimbali which needs some restoration. The person who left it to me was a mentor who meant a Great Deal to me and I hope to get it working again. I know he took very good care of the things he had. As I understand he always drained it after using. And...
