I recently bought a non-functioning 900XL BDB with a bad pump as-is . When I got inside the machine, I realized there was more than just a bad pump... o-rings have been leaking on the steamer and there is rust inside, and the unit doesn't even power on (my guess is a thermal...
My trusty 20 year old LaScala Butterfly has finally decided to retire. To replace it, I have settled on a one year old Rocket Appartamento which I got for a very attractive price. I plan to swap out several of the parts from the old machine, flow control, joystick wands, etc....
Hello everyone! I have been having some problems with my Vibiemme Domobar Junior. Purchased in 2013. It has been a good run and made great coffee this whole time.
A few months ago she started playing funny buggers with me each morning.
I soaked my shower screen in cafiza and then went at it with both a tooth brush and a hard bristle brush.
I got most of the surface gunk out but the coffee in the micron holes were tough.
So I used my pressure washer.
Because I can't hold the shower screen - dangerous. Can rip...
So I bought a Faema Ariete to restore and am afraid I've bitten off a bit more than I can chew.
First step would be breaking it down and then start with the boiler.
Also already I would like to ask some questions.
As the machine didn't come with a motor or pump...
Hi, I recently acquired an used Rancilio Epoca DE 2group which has been in storage for couple of years. As soon as i turned water supply and powered it up started leaking on the right hand side. Attaching some images of the part which is leaking a lot of water. What do i need to...
I have an Alex Duetto, no heat and no pressure in either boiler. Heat and pressure were fine with no problems, everything was working before I rebuilt the group head. After that rebuild, no heat, no pressure. The motor activates and delivers water to the head when activated by...
My 10ish year old VBM Domobar PID has been displaying intermittently and for a few weeks now, and I could hear the anti-vacuum valve closing multiple times. The machine still seemed to be working properly though until a few days ago when I had no steam pressure (separate boiler)...
Hi. It looks like my VBM lost its pressure. The water without the portafilter is very weak and when I operate it with the blind portafilter when it comes to max pressure the pump just shuts off. ( not sure if it's normal) I'm guessing that my pump is bad.
Thanks
I can add some...
I found a 2-group HX espresso machine awhile ago that sat for a few years (with water in it the whole time, unfortunately), and I'm slowly bringing it back to usable condition in my spare time. Trouble is, I don't have easy access to both a 220v plug and a water line to plumb it...
