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by HB » Jul 02, 2019, 12:29 pm » in News and Suggestion Box

Prompted by a member's suggestion, there's now an option for . With the new contribute to HB option, you'll automatically be assigned as a seller in the Buy/Sell forum for one year AND your profile will include a nice "Supporter...

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Gaggia Classic leaking during heat up

by Lakritskatten » Aug 23, 2019, 4:52 pm

Hi,

My gaggia classic (2017) started leaking during heat up after a descaling session.
As soon as the machine reaches the right temperature it stops, but until then its pouring and steaming from the group head.
The small rubber ball seal...

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Leaking expansion valve - Quickmill Silvano

by pajohn » Aug 19, 2019, 8:37 pm

Just picked up a QM Silvano from someone leaving the country. Great price, but didn't mention any issues... but I've replaced parts before, so not too worried.
I get it home, turn it on, and it starts steaming and sputtering once it starts...

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Faema Compact overheating - seeking help

by johnk511 » Aug 23, 2019, 11:09 pm

Hello all,

I have a Faema Compact C85. It heats up as normal, but then just keeps heating up, until the pressure reaches about 1.5, and then it blows the steam release valve and scares the bejeezus out of me.

I wondered if scale was...

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Breville Oracle Post-Descale Boiler Temperature Issue

by cuppa » Yesterday, 4:09 pm

After only about 3 months of use at a water hardness setting of 1, the "descale" error popped up. I decided to go through with the descale process using the recommended Durgol solution. But, when I powered it up after the...

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La Pavoni Europiccola. Screw problem and other questions.

by SonNomEstCourt » Yesterday, 9:56 am

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen.
I bought a La Pavoni Europiccola, old model (made before 1973). :twisted:
I am starting a full restoration (descaling and painting) but problems begin... :evil:
I searched for an hour in this forum and...

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Elektra T1 - heating element doesn't start

by Thermosiphon » Yesterday, 7:41 am

Hi everyone,

I have had my main machine and my Elektra (2016) side by side on a table for a while. I was using my Elektra T1 which worked flawlessly and switched to LMLM for a few weeks. Switched out the LMLM and on moving the Elektra T1...

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Used Lelit PL041QE repair - trips GFCI

by Semjaza » Aug 13, 2019, 3:04 pm

Hi there! Long time lurker, first time owner. I got a second hand Lelit PL041 QE 2011 from Craigslist for free needing repair. According to the owner it may have frozen with water in the tubes years ago, but he wasn't sure and never...

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Aug 23, 2019, 10:54 am View the latest post
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Channeling - Same spot every time no matter what

by deklol » Aug 21, 2019, 3:57 am

Hello homebaristas, I'm about to loose my ****. I really need your help.

My machine, Expobar Brewtus, "recently" started produce channeling when pulling shots. It is ALWAYS the same spot, 12 o'clock

First, I've googled and...

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Aug 23, 2019, 3:35 am View the latest post
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How to remove ECM portafilter handle?

by leonelbego » Aug 22, 2019, 4:34 pm

Hi,

I have the new ECM Profi portafilter (See pictures attached) and I want to change the handle. I bought a nice wooden handle but I somehow cannot take off the handle on my ECM portafilter.

How can I do it? Or is just not possible to...

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