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EM0480 Grinder AND [Replace OR Repair Sunbeam EM6910]
Just wanted to say a big thank you to all of the contributors to this thread, you just saved my life, well at least my sanity. I have just fashioned a spacer from the old seal that was just replaced and my EM6910 is back on form at 6 o'clock (it's been a while since that has happened). Should keep me going until the replacement collar arrives from Australia (currently living in the UK, hence the need to brew a decent cup of coffee myself). Cheers!
Re: EM0480 Grinder AND [Replace OR Repair Sunbeam EM6910]
its good to see people working through problems with their 6900-6910, as i too am a 6900 lucky man with no problems to date (touch wood) albeit a sticking steam micro switch. I think these machines are much like cars, if they are serviced regually and kept in a clean fashion then they will last. Unless your unlucky to grab a lemon and then nothing will help you.
But i am glad AM is here to help with these solutions because ive just had mine apart having alook at my collar and finding that it still looks ok, maybe a spacer in a few months to keep everything on the right road.
I firmaly belive if it wasnt for some expirienced people who give their knowledge freely there would be many a reader out there who would have chucked their machine instead of having a go and fixing it.
Re: EM0480 Grinder AND [Replace OR Repair Sunbeam EM6910]
Originally posted by 6E41484A5D624E414E484A424A415B2F0 link=1270805267/25#25 date=1283335055
Originally posted by 4B4942495E4D40555949444A49452C0 link=1270805267/22#22 date=1270937141
She is Back!!!
Not a leak in site. Changed to a finer grind, packed it less and tampered a little gentler - got a great result on the pressure as I like it.
As mentioned last night, the group handle started out of the box at 5pm and it has taken 3 yrs to reach 4pm with nowhere to go. I now have it at 6-6:30pm with the makeshift 2.15mm spacer. Will order 2xSB spacers (1mm each) next week and should be just sweet at 6 oclock.
Here a pic of this mornings result.
Solution:
D: Repair the EM6910 for $0
I have cypriot Agouria in the vege patch!
Regards, Nick
Nick, A heads up.. And hoping the veggies are still OK.
Will be using ya pics of teh Lug mod in the addition to the EM6910 Collar replacement guide.
Thanks for taking to time post them up.
Cheers mate! Any other shots you need just let me know.
Just sowed the crop today for Spring... String Beans, Cuis, Lettuce, Peas, Toms and the list keeps going...
Fixed the garage auto opener too since we last spoke!
Re: EM0480 Grinder AND [Replace OR Repair Sunbeam EM6910]
Originally posted by 4B4942495E4D40555949444A49452C0 link=1270805267/22#22 date=1270937141
She is Back!!!
Not a leak in site. Changed to a finer grind, packed it less and tampered a little gentler - got a great result on the pressure as I like it.
As mentioned last night, the group handle started out of the box at 5pm and it has taken 3 yrs to reach 4pm with nowhere to go. I now have it at 6-6:30pm with the makeshift 2.15mm spacer. Will order 2xSB spacers (1mm each) next week and should be just sweet at 6 oclock.
Here a pic of this mornings result.
Solution:
D: Repair the EM6910 for $0
I have cypriot Agouria in the vege patch!
Regards, Nick
Nick, A heads up.. And hoping the veggies are still OK.
Will be using ya pics of teh Lug mod in the addition to the EM6910 Collar replacement guide.
Re: EM0480 Grinder AND [Replace OR Repair Sunbeam EM6910]
A week after repairs and they just keep brewing...
Sunbeam have sent me the OEM spacers although yet to install. I am hesitant to be honest coz right now the machine is perfect. If it is not broke why fix it - right? :-/
Re: EM0480 Grinder AND [Replace OR Repair Sunbeam EM6910]
Originally posted by 46696062754A66696660626A626973070 link=1270805267/19#19 date=1270899864
Originally posted by 494B404B5C4F42575B4B46484B472E0 link=1270805267/18#18 date=1270896944
Now that is funny!
Thanks for the call. All set now at 6 oclock and sweet spot at 2 oclock! 8-)
Regards, Nick
No problem..
Ya all good and with a spacer and the tapered lugs... No need for a new collar.
If it gets a bit lumpy... Just panel beat it and you should get an extra 3 - 6 months and have $$$ saved for a new machine... AND grinder.
"H ZWH EINAI SAN ANGOURI, O ENAS TO TROI KAI DROSIZETE KAI O ALOS TO TR0I KAI ZORIZETE "
She is Back!!!
Not a leak in site. Changed to a finer grind, packed it less and tampered a little gentler - got a great result on the pressure as I like it.
As mentioned last night, the group handle started out of the box at 5pm and it has taken 3 yrs to reach 4pm with nowhere to go. I now have it at 6-6:30pm with the makeshift 2.15mm spacer. Will order 2xSB spacers (1mm each) next week and should be just sweet at 6 oclock.
Re: EM0480 Grinder AND [Replace OR Repair Sunbeam EM6910]
Originally posted by 3C3E353E293A37222E3E333D3E325B0 link=1270805267/16#16 date=1270894417
The best performer was the o-ring which fit perfectly in the filter. Its round shape allowed it to sit in the overhang nicely. It was too thick initially at over 3mm (considering the SB one is 1mm), and therefore I could not engage the group head past 7pm which made it turn toward open with the pressure.
NNOOOOOoooooooo
The spacer is for the group... Nothing to do with the basket.. Or the group Handel...
1: Remove the shower screen and then remove the BLUE seal - see ya pic below.. Check it for splits etc... The spacer fits between the group head and this blue seal..
Re: EM0480 Grinder AND [Replace OR Repair Sunbeam EM6910]
Then after trying various types and thickness of spacers made from leather, plastic, a pool noodle, Toilet seal, rubber o-ring I found that the Shower head must be too far gone.
The best performer was the o-ring which fit perfectly in the filter. Its round shape allowed it to sit in the overhang nicely. It was too thick initially at over 3mm (considering the SB one is 1mm), and therefore I could not engage the group head past 7pm which made it turn toward open with the pressure.
I cut the first one in half with a stanley knife and this was horrendously looking like 4wd terrain when I was finished.
Then I used the metal toothed cutter on the rotary saw whilst anchoring the o-ring in the filters overhang. The result was two pieces flat on one side and round on the other. One was ~1.5mm thick and the other 2.15mm.
These both allowed me to turn full around to 4 and 5pm respectively. They both leaked through the group head but remained in place this time. The 2.15mm could be pushed a little further to stop most of the leaking but this would mean the same result in days to come.
So to conclude, would a couple original SB spacers make the difference because the surface remains uneven OR is the Shower Head definately shot.
note: I have not used a round tube to bang the left side in as per AMs last comment.
I guess I am off to Michels Pattiserie in the morning.
Re: EM0480 Grinder AND [Replace OR Repair Sunbeam EM6910]
Ok... here is the status of events.
First of all, I grinded the bevels to have a less steep an incline and be gentler on the Shower Head Collar which is obviously damaged as per previous posts. See pics 1,2,3,4 for before and after on both sides.
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