[The Systemic Kid]

Have had my previous levers sat in the alcove alongside the EKs so am used to it.

 

[7493]

It would be really helpful if some kind soul could post pictures of all the steam and water arm options in one post.

 

[4085]

@The Systemic Kid Thats why no one asks me my opinion!

 

[Eiffel]

Here are the 4 options (Water + Steam wands) as I understand them (using images supplied by ACS)

 

[The Systemic Kid]

Clip showing how easy it is to play around with pressure during extraction. Not sure I will make much use of this function as, so far, I've preferred shots where the spring has exerted full pressure of 10.5 bar before gradually declining.

 

[The Systemic Kid]

150ml of fridge cold milk micro-foamed in 15 secs using the three hole tip. Despite steaming like a beast, it's surprisingly easy to control and forgiving too.

 

[Jony]

I still have no answer for this, I need to get the piston end cap off so clockwise or anti clockwise please.

 

[danielpugh]

I still have no answer for this, I need to get the piston end cap off so clockwise or anti clockwise please.

I've found many threads with pictures and pics of tools, description etc. None so far that says which direction..

 

[biggoldensun]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your machine!
finally someone talking about espresso 😍. Have you tried hot/iced americanos yet? What about the single basket? I saw people on HB talking about single basket shots using Alex Leva (same group head).

Oh, I am happy about my double espresso's. This is the beverage of my choice

 

[danielpugh]

I still have no answer for this, I need to get the piston end cap off so clockwise or anti clockwise please.

In case it's handy and for potential future ref...

1. Instructions

https://www.home-barista.com/levers/la-san-marco-alex-leva-sticking-seal-problem-and-what-tool-is-needed-to-remove-piston-head-t47400.html#p537898

2. Another with pics (scroll down)

https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/equipment/brewing-equipment-extreme-machines-3000/35708-izzo-alex-leva/page39

3. Video showing construction of the group. You can see that the thread for the nut(?) That holds on the two springs is tightened clockwise. I think that the piston may then thread onto the same screw, but can't be sure as they annoyingly don't show further for that part and move on...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/v1xwm0wi5j...rvice.avi?dl=0

 

[Like Medium Strong Coffee]

Dave, renaming the thread is in order please ! 😊

 

[gus6464]

The La Marzocco style steam wand shouldn't go past the drip tray when in neutral position right? I really want that style of wand but also don't want it to stick out like a sore thumb when machine is not in use.

 

[MW11]

The La Marzocco style steam wand shouldn't go past the drip tray when in neutral position right? I really want that style of wand but also don't want it to stick out like a sore thumb when machine is not in use.

Let's go for looks now functionality later! I think we can replace them anytime we want 👍🏻 Those spider arms look good on their Instagram account.

 

[DavecUK]

Dave, renaming the thread is in order please ! 😊

It's SEO affecting, so I can't

 

[7493]

@Eiffel Perfect! Thank you very much for the effort.

 

[MW11]

I still have no answer for this, I need to get the piston end cap off so clockwise or anti clockwise please.

There you go @Jony :

https://www.home-barista.com/levers/another-lsm-seal-changing-video-t73493.html

enjoy.

 

[SL01]

There you go @Jony :

https://www.home-barista.com/levers/another-lsm-seal-changing-video-t73493.html

enjoy.

Thanks for the link, @MW11.

As I watched the video, I noticed that the image is actually flipped left to right. Therefore the direction of unscrewing the piston as shown is reversed. This means to unscrew, the tool must be turned clockwise in the hand when looking at the group from the front of the machine.

 

[MW11]

Thanks for the link, @MW11.

As I watched the video, I noticed that the image is actually flipped left to right. Therefore the direction of unscrewing the piston as shown is reversed. This means to unscrew, the tool must be turned clockwise in the hand when looking at the group from the front of the machine.

Thanks man! Espressotime is a great contributor to the community and he is always helping. I wish there was more content like that available whenever we need guidance

 

[Like Medium Strong Coffee]

Seal replacement with slip-on tool

@MW11 Thx for the video.

Wouldn't the above two give a better access? I wouldn't trust myself in putting the piston end cap back into position with the method shown by espressotime. It's nice of them to help the community though.

@Jony Please post some video of what you change. It will be useful for us here. Thx

 

[Stevebee]

The Vostok is a 54mm group so the seal tool will be too wide to work. Unfortunately as I have one for my L1!