I picked up a BZ40 in a recent throw out. I thought it would make a fun christmas project.
From the research I've been doing, it looks like it is the old style BZ40.
I have a couple questions about the machine:
It was missing a few things; a hot water knob, a drip tray, and a portafilter.
I stripped it down to pieces and descaled the copper, cleaned up the metal, and got the pumping mechanism working again.
The hardest part was replacing a compression nut on the drain hose that I cracked when trying to disassemble.
Its all back together and making (slightly metallic flavoured) coffee.
The main problem I'm having now is there is too much water coming out the steam wand.
I suspect the boiler is overfilling, but the level probes look to be intact. I also can't push them any further into the machine.
Any pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks
From the research I've been doing, it looks like it is the old style BZ40.
I have a couple questions about the machine:
- There is too much water coming out the steam wand. Any pointers to fix this?
- Where can I get portafilters?
It was missing a few things; a hot water knob, a drip tray, and a portafilter.
I stripped it down to pieces and descaled the copper, cleaned up the metal, and got the pumping mechanism working again.
The hardest part was replacing a compression nut on the drain hose that I cracked when trying to disassemble.
Its all back together and making (slightly metallic flavoured) coffee.
The main problem I'm having now is there is too much water coming out the steam wand.
I suspect the boiler is overfilling, but the level probes look to be intact. I also can't push them any further into the machine.
Any pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks







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