Still beating my head against the two group Riviera. Got most of it sorted, but still have persistent leaking once it starts to come up to pressure. What is odd is that the leaking usually stops once it's up to pressure.

So far I've disassembled both groups about eight times....

I have a NS Oscar (first model), that's quite old.
Until recently, it would work as intended. When turning the machine on, the pump would start, and after about 10 or 20 seconds, it would stop.
A few months ago, it stopped stopping. It would start with the machine, and then just...

I'm in the process of breathing life back into a semi -auto Salvatore Famosa. First step was to replace the bad Ulka pump with a new Ulka EAX5 52 watt pump. This was confirmed to be the correct replacement after talking with Mr. Salvatore at his shop. Simple job right? Well the...

Hi, all,
New member but old dog. I am having a problem with a Gaggia and hoping for some suggestions. I'd like to give a brief history so you know where I fall experience-wise.

I've been an avid Third Wave espresso drinker and home-barista for the better part of 15-20years. I...

Having a bit of a wet steam, I wanted to check the level probe on my Izzo Vivi.
The outer nut can be screwed off, but the teflon tube is so stuck I am suspecting I cannot remove it without damaging it or worse; have half the part drop into the boiler.

Just read this thread...

A few months ago I noticed that steam was wafting out of the drip tray. It appears to be coming from the left discharge area. There is also steam that comes out of the water intake spot on the top of the machine. I have a student technician who has opened the machine up before...

My Izzo Vivi pump (Ulka Type EX5) seems to buzz fine, up until mid-brewing, and then it seems to silence/mute down to maybe 20% sound, while still providing some pressure, though I'm guessing not exactly full pressure. It seems to influence the flow.

I just bought a new grinder...

Im new here...Ive done some searching and reading but still after a little help if I may please. I live in Australia, used to own a Cimbali jnr D 15y ago and currently have a Domus past 10 y in my office (not bad in my experience), but just acquired another Jnr but tanked and...

I'm working on an older Astoria two group commercial machine. It's stripped down to the frame now, and I'm clearing out all of the lines. This one kind of baffled me. It had a little white dollop sticking out the end that looked like the top of a soft serve ice cream cone....

Hi everyone I'm new to the site so thanks in advance for any help.
I recently got an old isomac espresso machine and have been taking it apart. I'm having two problems
1- when I first turn on the machine the auto fill function works and refills the boiler with no problems....