About 1.5 years ago, I packed up and moved and the espresso machines got boxed up. We also just finished a complete main floor remodel down to the studs and back, so I now have a coffee bar. :-)

Upon unpacking and setting up my ECM M-IV and turning it on, I was dismayed with...

Hello everyone,

I'm new to this forum, as well to the world of espresso machines. I can unscrew bolts and unplug pipes, but I'm no expert.

We have this Pasquini Livia 90 S, which has served our parents for many years. It has been stored for the last 15 years in the basement...

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I have decided to convert my Rancilio Silvia espresso machine to a rotary pump. My plan is to use a stepper motor so that I can control the speed. Does anyone know what motor I should use to power the pump? Would this motor be sufficient ( ? I have no idea how strong it...

Hello to all the members

After reading and reading this forum, I eventually decided to subscribe. I don't see any presentation topic as usual. Tell me if there's one.
Pardon my english if there are some mistakes but Im' not a native english speaker.
Of course I begin with a...

This will be a separate topic for my President that I fixed up in 2020. It has brazes failing on the boiler that is leeching hard deposits, which is what informed me to take a closer look inside. This is an early project (my second one ever), and there are additional things I...

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I have a 2015 Profitec 700 which is plumbed in and has upgraded PID. This morning the green power light came on as usual, but the orange light and PID are not powering up. The outlet is fine, I also checked the machine with a full water reservoir just in case, but...

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I have a Vibiemme Junior HX which has been a great machine. Ive replaced some connectors due to melting - seemingly a common problem from high resistance connections,but simple jobs. However recently it started to 'smoke' and not from the same melting connectors....

My QM67's pump gave out after a very short 5 months. Thankfully it was under warranty, and in order to not spend hundreds to ship the machine to/from the seller's store I decided to just replace it myself.

The seller provided a new pump free of charge, but unfortunately for me...

This thread / post will happen in multiple parts which I will add to when I have free time.

I purchased a used Quick Mill QM67 (generation 1) double boiler E61 espresso machine. The seller had bought it originally from a bagel shop but the seller never used it himself. The...

Long story short: I got a broken Oracle Touch. Overall it's state is really good, but I've traced the following fault:

- One of the boiler valves were leaking, causing moisture buildup on the top cover.
- This moisture condensed on the on the triac board causing an arc from L...