
Originally Posted by
Thunder240
Crema, thanks for the advice.
Well, after some reflection, checking the bank account, and doing some research on parts availability, I think I have a plan.
In the near term, I’m going to buy a double boiler PID machine with a rotary pump. There are several available here for around $2500 USD from the likes of ECM, Quickmill, Profitec, Rocket, Bezerra, as well as Lelit, and I’m sure other brands as well. Once it arrives, I’ll take my PL62 down to my garage, order the parts, and see if I can teach myself how to service an espresso machine! It may take a while, but I’m guessing the experience will serve me well, and if I manage to eventually replace all of the worn/corroded parts and get the machine reassembled, I’ll add it to my go-kit!