Removing the Lower Boiler Joint (jet breaker) from Lelit

[saeco_user Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close saeco_user]

Does anyone know how to remove the Lower Boiler Joint from a Lelit/Quaha/Imat etc without damaging it?
It is supposed to unscrew but I can't seem to loosen mine without damaging it (it is soft brass).
It is part # MC138 and channels the water into 4 x jets before hitting the showerscreen.

Thanks
Taan

[Dimal Mal Find all posts View Profile Close Dimal]

You've checked out this helpful webpage I take it Taan...


Mal.

[saeco_user Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close saeco_user]

Thanks Mal,

Yes have seen it but it doesn't specifically mention removal of the lower boiler joint.
I was just hoping someone else had already tried. Picture of part I'm trying to remove below.

[Dimal Mal Find all posts View Profile Close Dimal]

Ah, Ok...

I bought a large straight edge screwdriver from SuperCheap and then ground it down so that it was a very neat fit into the slot of this fitting. After applying a little heat from a small butane torch and then using the custom screwdriver, it came off quite easily...

Hope it does for you too...

Mal.

[saeco_user Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close saeco_user]

Thanks Mal,
Just the info I was after.