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  • towe0609
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    Turns out the San Remo Cafe Racer valves are for 1/4 pipe connection to boiler.

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  • towe0609
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    Originally posted by JMcCee View Post
    Tim, I'm still looking for the wands that came with that machine but It's not looking promising. I would at least look for replacements that can use those original gutsy looking rotary knobs rather than the 'dainty' option.. Did you try Bo-ema? As one of the the valves is not original I guess another valve set with a 3/8 (?) primary thread would give you plenty of options.
    Thanks Don. I've have tried Boema already, and my experience was the same as previously - they have no interest in helping. I was referred to one of the employees who'd been with them a long time but he was unresponsive unfortunately. I can understand it - there is nothing in it for them long term. Yes, I hadn't realised that the main standards for valves were 1/4 and 3/8 - I definitely need something 3/8 to fit with the frame and front panel of the machine, and to keep the 10mm pipework.

    My main objective is functionality, rather than keeping it original - but I don't want parts to look completely out of place either.

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  • JMcCee
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    Tim, I'm still looking for the wands that came with that machine but It's not looking promising. I would at least look for replacements that can use those original gutsy looking rotary knobs rather than the 'dainty' option.. Did you try Bo-ema? As one of the the valves is not original I guess another valve set with a 3/8 (?) primary thread would give you plenty of options.

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  • towe0609
    started a topic Chrome steam valve and wand recommendations

    Chrome steam valve and wand recommendations

    I'm looking for recommendations for new steam valves and wands I could possibly fit to a 1960's Bo-ema lever machine I'll soon be rebuilding.

    I'd like the valves to be chrome, as they are fully exposed - see original set up (sans wands) below.


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    I've identified a couple of options. Below is the set up on San Remo Cafe Racer machines. This is currently the option I am most attracted to - I think will 'fit' nicely with the Boema machine. I have a quote in hand for these - close to $500 per valve/wand - so definitely not a cheap option - and am certainly keen to see if there are more wallet friendly options.

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    Another option is Bezzera flip locks which seem to be about $100 + the wand (can't find price) - as used on their prosumer coffee machines. I'm thinking these might be a little 'dainty' for the 2 group Boema though.

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    Can anyone recommend other options? Doesn't have to be a joystick style. I'd be most grateful for any advice/tips.
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