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yep - I get that bit and sure that explains the dimness.
but why is it ON when element is heating and OFF when brew ready - vs...
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glynnder commented on the thread
Hmmm.
sure others will wade in with proper opinions - but I'd start by reading this...
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quick extra question -
I noticed that the brew light does actually come on (very dim) when you first turn on the machine, and then...
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Awesome! Well done. That shower plate does look like it has caused you trouble but the boiler is in better condition that mine was when...
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Yep, I recently picked up a Classic, and I ended up putting a longer bolt of the same threading into the shower plate, and using a...
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thanks! now just need to learn to pull that consistently good shot...
I saw a couple posts from people with pretty corroded boilers...
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quick update:
well that was pretty fun! thanks for all your help.
this was the boiler
I couldn't get it totally de-scaled, or...
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hi again everyone
just waiting for parts to arrive, got the Silvia arm too to pamper it a little...
one more Q - is there an opinion...
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It may not have been a leaky boiler, it could just have been a bit of water spilled on top that snuck its way inside. But those bolts do...
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There is enough information on the forum and from members in posts to accomplish all you need to do. Yes at first it may seem a bit...
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thanks all, this is great!
I'm kind of excited, but sure I'll do something irreparable!!
it does make coffee so finger's x'd it...
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naively reckon I'll be fine with the plate, more worried about getting off those 2 super corroded bolts between the solenoid & the...
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thanks both - v helpful.
the espresso shop service kit comes with thermostat & gasket so I'll get that and some screws and a shower...
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I suggest put the thermostats on the parts order anyway. They're a fiver each and you're stripping it anyway. However the brew light may...
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No! It's probably the bulb gone.
You will get one from @FairRecycler and check the video online for replacement. It's fiddly and...
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You are going to have to strip it down and refurbish it.
new seals, etc.
not great, not terrible...
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hiya, thanks, thought I might. 'not terrible' is good news though!
do you think the brew switch not lighting could be sorted with a...
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hi all!
yet another newby with an eBay 2010 classic.
listing said regularly descaled and serviced often though now needs another...
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Awesome! Well done. That shower plate does look like it has caused you trouble but the boiler is in better condition that mine was when...
