Pressure failure

Equipment doesn't work? Troubleshooting? If you're handy, members can help.
Frankie.h
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Joined: 4 years ago

#1: Post by Frankie.h »

Hi there...

I am a new member to this platform...
I am requesting for your assistance...

Today morning after pulling a few shots...
The pressure of my espresso machine dropped completely to zero..

Even if I try extracting... Its only a few drops of hot water and perhaps steam that comes out of the group head...

What do you guys think is the problem and how can I solve it...???

(I am using a SAB JOLY COMPATA 2 espresso machine)

Bluenoser
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Joined: 6 years ago

#2: Post by Bluenoser »

Something similar happened on my machine..

With mine it was the SSR (the relay that controls electricity feeding the heating coil of the steam boiler).

As the machine got hot, the SSR failed and no energy went to the steam boiler heating coil.

Had to replace that component.

JRising
Team HB
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#3: Post by JRising »

No pressure where? A gauge shows 0 pressure? With the pump running you can stop the flow with your hand over the group head?
Sure you can figure it out, we can help if you give us a hint. Does the pump run when you try to extract? Does the boiler heat?