Water leaking out through the grouphead

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adrian522
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Water leaking out through the grouphead

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Hi,

I'm getting water coming out through the group-head when pulling shots.

Do you know what the likely causes are?

I've had a look but I can see anything obvious,
MikeDee
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Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead

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Is it leaking around the outside of the portafilter basket? My triple basket bottomless portafilter was doing that. I just had to tighten it a little more. Make sure the shower screen and area around it are clean, and the lip of the basket and portafilter has no coffee grounds on it.
adrian522
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Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead

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Yeah, that's whats happening. What did you tighten exactly?

I notice when the portafiliter is fully tightened with some force that is lessens or eliminates the problem.
goodboyr
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Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead

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The rubber gaskets harden over time and need replacing. If you can find the silicone rubber replacement versions they last much longer.

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adrian522
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Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead

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Thanks, that looks like it may help alright!
adrian522
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Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead

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Thanks, replaced the gasket and that seems to have sorted out my problem.
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