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  • #16
    Re: Two Group Lever - Doesnt fit on bench

    Yeah if it was just me i would be keeping it without a second thought. But i also live with my girlfriend and our flatmate... :-/

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    • #17
      Re: Two Group Lever - Doesnt fit on bench

      Originally posted by 0435262E201810263523470 link=1322453234/13#13 date=1322546933
      See attached diagram, yes you can unscrew the large hex nut in the middle. The whole lever assembly can be with drawn, it will have the spring and piston below, you can inspect and re-grease or replace the seals. note water is going to leak fairly quickly, as there are two hole each about 1 or 2mm in dia. Of course only do this when the machine is cold.

      Just in case anyone is reading this with the same machine, its actually the two in-hex nuts on the top of the machine that you need to unscrew, the big hex looking nut in the middle is just a spacer, it doesnt have any threads on it.

      Do you know whats the best way to replace the seals? As far as i can tell, they cant just be pulled off once you have the piston assembly out...

      Thanks for the diagram btw, i couldnt find one anywhere.

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      • #18
        Re: Two Group Lever - Doesnt fit on bench

        Mischa, nice machine.

        I reckon you have a few options if you do really want to keep it.

        1. If you havent already got a buffet, buy one and set up the machine (with plumbing & 15amp power) in the dining room.

        2. Replace your bench top. I know that this sounds extreme but you might be surprised at the cost.

        I must agree with previous posts. If you do keep it I would seriously consider an upgrade to 15amp. Its just not worth the risk.

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        • #19
          Re: Two Group Lever - Doesnt fit on bench

          Hi Mischa,
          Such a beautiful machine , it would be a tragedy to sell her.
          Have you thought of talking to a kitchen guy and getting an insert in the bench so that area that the machine sits on extends 100mm or so and is cantilevered to take the feet? I cant imagine it would be too expensive
          Cheers
          Dr Dave

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          • #20
            Re: Two Group Lever - Doesnt fit on bench

            Its more that the kitchen physically isnt big enough. Its kinda long and narrow and so extending the bench would make it feel even more claustrophobic than it already is.

            Ive decided to list the machine for sale if it doesnt sell i will just keep it in the garage until ive saved up enough to upgrade to a house.

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