I have an original Faema family ... brass boiler. I'm trying to revive it and need a steam pipe. I actually have a few options, as you can see from the attached picture, I have the stub that comes out of the valve and it seems that 1) a straight wand that screws on to the 5mm threads would work.

Alternatively, 2) the complete steam wand assembly (stub+pipe) ... the stub seems to sit in the valve with a screw-in locking pin and I I'm not sure what faema/other wands that connects that way?

Final choice would be 3) to replace the entire valve / pipe assembly though I have no idea what would make sense in terms of dimensions geometry?

Looking for a cost effective solution, does anybody know where I might find? Thanks

...dont seem to be able to upload a pic

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Thanks.

I never would have found that without your help.

Here is a picture of the steam wand stub I have, removed from the valve and a picture of the whole thing in place.

Happy to help.

I'd recommend re-taking that 2nd photo, and maybe picking a better angle, or take more than one photo. The photo you've posted is extremely blurry and literally shows nothing.

Thanks. Here are some pics of the valve without and with the stub.

Excellent photos!

I looked the machines up on google and youtube. They're really cool looking. I hope someone can help you with a solution.

That chromed brass tube was just about impossible to get ahold of back in 2011 in North America when Faema Toronto ran out.
I don't remember the tap size, but because the length needed to screw onto that swivelling stub is so much shorter than other tubes on machines that size, it can be made from other machine's wands. I have had to resort to cutting a Rancilio Silvia tube down to 6.5 cm and tapping the cut end to fit the threads of the swivelling piece.

Another place to look would be mugshot_nyc (instagram) the uy who runs the account has beautifully refurbished a couple of faema families and has one for sale currently as well. He may not have the part you're looking for but he may be able to put you in contact with some who does as well as help with some questions you may have about the process.

He has some pretty stellar gear for sale if i do so say so myself.

hope this helps out

eric