ECM Mechanika Profi - Squeaky levers

[daro Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close daro]

I have ECM Mechanika Profi with levers. The levers became quite squeaky. Do I need to grease them? If so, what kind of grease can be used?
Can the group lever be greased as well? Seems to be squeaky too, especially after back flashing with machine cleaner.

[kopiku Member Find all posts View Profile Close kopiku]

Hi,

This also happened to me during backflushing (note that my ECM is less than 2 month old). However, in my case, the lever started to work normally after the backflushing process was done. I suspect that in my case.

Try to pull the lever a couple of times, and see if the squeaky probably can disappear.

[nathanharley Member Find all posts View Profile Close nathanharley]

Hi daro, i'm not sure about the levers, but the group lever (cam and shaft) is greased with any food grade lubricant, I use molykote 111. Chemical back-flushing does dissolve away the lubricant over time, so regular lubricating is advised.

nate

[daro Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close daro]

Do you have Profi version? If so, how are the valves levers? Do they operate smoothly?
We got a brand new ECM Automatika Profi at work a few weeks ago, and the levers are very smooth, compering to my machine at home.

[nathanharley Member Find all posts View Profile Close nathanharley]

No I have an older Barista model mate.

[daro Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close daro]

Hi nate, thanks for the info. I'll try to get some food grade lubricant and will give it a go.
I guess I could apply same lubricant on the balls of the steam/hot water levers too.

[nathanharley Member Find all posts View Profile Close nathanharley]

Hi nate, thanks for the info. I'll try to get some food grade lubricant and will give it a go.
I guess I could apply same lubricant on the balls of the steam/hot water levers too.

No worries, yeah i would give it a go, cant hurt surely?

Nate