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by mkc
Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: S1V1 steam/hot water problem
Replies: 4
Views: 6015

Re: S1V1 steam/hot water problem

All R&R'd. It was the level sensor, but since we had things apart, we also descaled everything, replaced steam boiler gasket, all water lines, anti-crush and ferrules, vacuum breaker, expansion valve seat (and calibrated the expansion valve, then set the boiler back to proper operating pressure....
by mkc
Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: S1V1 steam/hot water problem
Replies: 4
Views: 6015

Re: S1V1 steam/hot water problem

Well, does look like it was the level sensor lifting up, but we are going ahead with descaling and some parts repair - the water lines, in particular the steam wand line, looked like replacement was a good idea. The boiler itself is surprisingly not bad, as is the heating element. There is some scal...
by mkc
Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: S1V1 steam/hot water problem
Replies: 4
Views: 6015

Re: S1V1 steam/hot water problem

Given how many years you ran hard water through it you should probably descale the boiler. Though at this point that would probably require a complete boiler removal, disassembly, and sand blast. Even a long soak in citric acid solution would probably not do enough. I do not disagree :-) We'll see ...
by mkc
Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: S1V1 steam/hot water problem
Replies: 4
Views: 6015

S1V1 steam/hot water problem

The background: Circa 2004 S1V1 (and original owner). Has needed minimal maintenance (just a group gasket). Somewhat hard water for the most recent 13 years, then a year of storage, now 6 months of fairly soft water. We only run it for lattes in the morning. The past 2 days I've been getting more wa...
by mkc
Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:06 pm
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone Gasket Longevity
Replies: 35
Views: 47462

Re: Silicone Gasket Longevity

slo wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:33 pm
Thanks to steve96822 for these gaskets.
+2000

I just received my gaskets from steve96822. Looking forward to tomorrow's morning lattes, the first ones with the new gasket.

Michelle
by mkc
Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: Pride Page
Topic: Vivaldi Pheonix
Replies: 14
Views: 25913

Re: Vivaldi Pheonix

Ha, I do still have them. It's taken me a very long time to find them but I did tonight. I haven't been on here in years! Years! Which isn't to say it's not valuable but rather that my restoration went so well that I'm now going on 8 years of daily espresso with absolutely no trouble. That's pretty...
by mkc
Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: S1V1 Motor
Replies: 45
Views: 47373

Re: S1V1 Motor

gschroeder81 wrote:mkc,
I apologize, I had moved the pictures, and broke all the links. They should be back up again. Good luck!
They are - thank you so much!

Michelle
by mkc
Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:41 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: S1V1 Motor
Replies: 45
Views: 47373

Re: S1V1 Motor

First remove power from the machine. Then take the inlet and outlet fittings off of the pump. Then remove the pump/motor from the machine by unscrewing the four small nuts located on the bottom of the machine. You can lay the machine on its side for this. gschroeder81, Is there any chance you still...
by mkc
Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: Pride Page
Topic: Vivaldi Pheonix
Replies: 14
Views: 25913

Re: Vivaldi Pheonix

Gregor, Me and many S1 V1 owners will be glad with you :) Bumping this thread in hopes Gregor still has his photos. Our 2004-build S1V1 is headed for some TLC. It has been absolutely flawless but it's definitely time for an overhaul. I've been busy reading through all the maintenance/restoration th...
by mkc
Thu Mar 17, 2005 2:26 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: The Bottomless Portafilters Are In!
Replies: 7
Views: 8469

I *think* mine's on order - submitted it the other day but haven't yet received an e-mail confirmation. I'm jealous of the folks who've already received theirs!

Michelle
by mkc
Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:09 am
Forum: Coffee Beans, Grinders, & Roasters
Topic: Temperature Studies
Replies: 7
Views: 12714

Code Brown

I got some time yesterday to play with temperatures a little, as I was using up some old Code Brown to test the Espro tamper and re-dial-in my grinder for that blend. Now granted this was old coffee (12/6 grind) so I wasn't expecting much in the way of taste from the shots. One thing that was clear ...
by mkc
Tue Jan 25, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: Installed! Initial impressions/results (long)
Replies: 3
Views: 5774

Hi Chas, I wish we'd been able to use the S1 at our normal "rate" - we were out of town for an extended weekend so many fewer shots pulled and pitchers steamed than usual. I did get the opportunity to make lattes with our Saeco Gran Crema (and Braun burr grinder) in the motorhome to remind...
by mkc
Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:10 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: Installed! Initial impressions/results (long)
Replies: 3
Views: 5774

Installed! Initial impressions/results (long)

A minor shipping issue - the boiler gauge wasn't centered in the opening - it had slipped down. We had to take the front panel off and re-align the gauge. Also, my Estro tamper was nowhere to be found, so I sent a note off to Chris. Steve (husband) almost regrets saying he could plumb a machine in ;...
by mkc
Fri Jan 14, 2005 7:22 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: One Year Down the Road
Replies: 9
Views: 9679

Chas, Well I am forever grateful that you took that step and got the S1. Between this site, Bob's posts here and on CoffeeGeek, and Dan Kehn's review and Buyer's Guide article, I knew the S1 was the right machine for us and the only place to consider purchasing it was Chris' Coffee. As the newbie, I...
by mkc
Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:40 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: Converting a 15A to 20A machine
Replies: 4
Views: 6036

I asked Chris about this when I ordered my S1 last week. He said the change back to 20 Amp was as simple as flipping the 15/20A switch and replacing the plug on the end of the cord. Since the units all start as 20A models (his techs do the swap to 15A), all components are properly rated, including t...

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