ECM Giotto - restoration

#1: Post by **IKennedy74** » December 10th, 2017, 7:48 pm

I recently got an old ECM Giotto from my work. They haven't touched it in years and the managers that knew anything about it are long gone. Tried turning it on, and the loud pump came on, but the water wasn't getting pumped to fill the boiler. I am new to this but am interested in getting deeper in the technician side of things. Any advice for diagnostic?

#2: Post by **cuppajoe** » December 10th, 2017, 8:33 pm

One of my first projects was a Giotto. Well built machines and relatively easy to work on. Here's a link to my rebuild thread - ECM Giotto Project

http://users.rcn.com/erics/ · #3: Post by **erics** » December 10th, 2017, 8:45 pm

Disconnect the heating element immediately. You don't need heat to solve a boiler fill issue.

Looks like it could be a "fun" project.

December 10th, 2017, 10:39 pm

cuppajoe wrote:One of my first projects was a Giotto. Well built machines and relatively easy to work on. Here's a link to my rebuild thread - ECM Giotto Project

Thank you!! That is very helpful

December 10th, 2017, 10:42 pm

erics wrote:Disconnect the heating element immediately. You don't need heat to solve a boiler fill issue.

Looks like it could be a "fun" project.

Good to know! Are there any other dangers I should know about? I am very trepidatious atm.

August 5th, 2018, 11:57 pm

The vacuum breaker valve needs replacing. It leaks steam unless I tap the pin into place. I can just replace it with any old 1/4' breaker valve, right? One like this?: https://www.espressocare.com/products/i ... cuum-valve