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by adagan
Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: How best to seal a leaking fitting?
Replies: 7
Views: 2098

Re: How best to seal a leaking fitting?

Thanks, I uploaded the picture.
Any thoughts about the green arrow? that nut-less fitting? (no jokes please).
by adagan
Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: How best to seal a leaking fitting?
Replies: 7
Views: 2098

Re: How best to seal a leaking fitting?

chas wrote: Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:31 amWhat worked?
That was my expression of joy that the picture link finally worked. I must have tried 4 times.

Also, in the end I used teflon tape on that fitting (more than I thought I should - maybe 4 or 5 wraps) and the leak is gone.

Keep Calm and Espresso On.
by adagan
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: How best to seal a leaking fitting?
Replies: 7
Views: 2098

Re: How best to seal a leaking fitting?

That worked!
The leak is where the red arrow is pointing at. You can see some water boiling/bubbling there.
The green arrow points at a fitting that seems to lack the nut - not sure if that is normal?

The machine is a Mini V2, about 7 years old.

Thanks.
by adagan
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: How best to seal a leaking fitting?
Replies: 7
Views: 2098

How best to seal a leaking fitting?

I have a leak on the steam boiler, the fitting that has a tube going to the pressure guage.
How best to seal it?
uploaded version
uploaded version
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Leak is pointed at by the red arrow.
Green arrow is just a fitting with no nut, which is another question.
by adagan
Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:55 pm
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Bluetooth App Connection - Help Needed
Replies: 11
Views: 3887

Re: Bluetooth App Connection - Help Needed

This is what I believe forum member Slavka001 developed.
I have the exact thing, works great with a smart plug (wifi controlled).
by adagan
Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Accessories
Topic: alternative to Spaziale timer
Replies: 52
Views: 75824

Re: alternative to Spaziale timer

Quick user product report on the solution above:
I used a smart plug just like in the video instructions, and I am happy.
Easy install, works perfectly, and kind of fun to tell Google to turn on the machine (or ask if it is turned off).
Two thumbs up.
by adagan
Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: Accessories
Topic: alternative to Spaziale timer
Replies: 52
Views: 75824

Re: alternative to Spaziale timer

Slavka001 - Good work! I see there's a bit of wait time on the Amazon page, but looks like the best solution so far.
by adagan
Wed Sep 30, 2020 2:49 pm
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Mini Vivaldi ii Cup Clearance
Replies: 2
Views: 2429

Re: Mini Vivaldi ii Cup Clearance

I can help.
It depends on the portafilter you are using. I have a bottomless one, as well as the ones originally included in my MVII.
Also, you can actually remove the grid from the tray if you have a very tall cup, just be careful with the mess...
See pics here:
coffee2.JPG
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by adagan
Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Dosing ring/funnel
Replies: 2
Views: 2918

Re: Dosing ring/funnel

This will only apply if you have access to some tools. I used a meta lathe to cut this adapter to a manageable length (total 1"), and slightly reduce the OD on the 2" side. It is a 2" to 3" tube adapter made out of stainless steel, used in forming exhaust systems.... search for 2...
by adagan
Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Boiler Automatic refill system failure - can it fix itself?
Replies: 2
Views: 5670

Re: Boiler Automatic refill system failure - can it fix itself?

Tigger Mark, Yes. Failures often fix themselves. Just kidding. It is likely that if the problem went away, you were probably in a programming mode you didn't even realize. I've been there. You press a button a little too long, and when you think you are just pulling a shot, you are actually reprogra...
by adagan
Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: High Tech Steam Boiler Gasket call for interest
Replies: 9
Views: 25672

Re: High Tech Steam Boiler Gasket call for interest

I think that while changing (or cleaning) the gasket in the brew head is easy and part of a frequent routine, opening the steam boiler is something most owners fear and hope to never have to do, hence the hesitation in committing to a purchase, even though the risk seems very small. So you can sign ...
by adagan
Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Can't open the brew boiler!
Replies: 18
Views: 22095

Re: Can't open the brew boiler!

This: BTW: The Dream models actually have a feature that would address your issue though that's not really what it is for. Supposedly, Europeans prefer to leave their grounds in the PF between shots. In order to keep the grinds from drying out and sticking to the screens and PF, this feature, when e...
by adagan
Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: Mini Day One Problems
Topic: My First La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi I
Replies: 3
Views: 15270

Re: My First La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi I

Check to see that the timer switch is set to the "OFF" position if you don't have a timer.
I had that problem, where it came from the factory in the "ON" position, even though I did not buy a timer.
by adagan
Sat Dec 05, 2015 5:56 pm
Forum: Mini Day One Problems
Topic: Unable to turn Steam Boiler off (resolved)
Replies: 1
Views: 5334

Re: Unable to turn Steam Boiler off (resolved)

Replying to myself:
Unlike on my V2, the mini requires to press AND HOLD the boiler button for a couple seconds to turn the boiler off.
The latest version of the user manual actually spells this out.
by adagan
Sat Dec 05, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: Mini Day One Problems
Topic: Unable to turn Steam Boiler off (resolved)
Replies: 1
Views: 5334

Unable to turn Steam Boiler off (resolved)

On my second machine, after a good experience with the Vivaldi, I bought a mini V2. The machine arrived with the wrong amperage and timer setting on the switches, but that was an easy fix, and the machine works great now. The only thing still puzzling to me is that the steam boiler cannot be turned ...
by adagan
Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: GS3
Replies: 15
Views: 18871

Re: GS3

It would also stand straight under the V2 if you remove the drip tray for those 30 seconds.
by adagan
Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone Gasket Longevity
Replies: 35
Views: 47687

Re: Silicone Gasket Longevity

I know what you are talking about. The gasket is still pliable, no sign of a groove. Honestly I don't know which side is supposed to be towards the PF.
Here are the gaskets(both) flipped over:
other side
other side
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by adagan
Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone Gasket Longevity
Replies: 35
Views: 47687

Re: Silicone Gasket Longevity

I am still on my first gasket, installed late June 2014.
Here it is compared to a brand new one never used:
New and old
New and old
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Besides the discoloration, it is still in perfect shape. I pull 4 shots a day on average.
by adagan
Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:10 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: Clive Coffee specific model
Replies: 6
Views: 9958

Clive Coffee specific model

Not an endorsement nor the opposite, but I see that Clive Coffee (Portland, OR) has yet another variation on the Vivaldi 2 and mini. They call it LUCCA A53, and it has a slightly different look but inside very similar to the regular models. Check it out: http://www.clivecoffee.com/product/la-spazial...

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