We were stuck away from home for about 4 months and on returning, I've found that our BES920 works ok but after pulling each shot, the rim of whatever basket I use feels sticky. I'm pretty sure that the group head seal is degrading and has become sticky, and needs replacing.
This doesn't sound like a complicated thing to do. I was just going to order one and replace it. I'm wondering (a) if any coffeesnobs have done this and know anything I should watch out for and (b) is there a good place to order them. E.g. I found them at commercial link removed as per Site Posting Policy (I assume that's official) and on ebay for instance ebay link removed as per Site Posting Policy
That ebay link is definitely not the official product, they say so. But so long as they've got the dimensions and materials right and are upfront about it, maybe that's fine? It's basically an O-ring, it's not rocket science.... right?
Also anyone know if this seal is rubber or silicone? The ebay link definitely says silicone but if mine is actually degrading and getting sticky, that suggests rubber.
This doesn't sound like a complicated thing to do. I was just going to order one and replace it. I'm wondering (a) if any coffeesnobs have done this and know anything I should watch out for and (b) is there a good place to order them. E.g. I found them at commercial link removed as per Site Posting Policy (I assume that's official) and on ebay for instance ebay link removed as per Site Posting Policy
That ebay link is definitely not the official product, they say so. But so long as they've got the dimensions and materials right and are upfront about it, maybe that's fine? It's basically an O-ring, it's not rocket science.... right?
Also anyone know if this seal is rubber or silicone? The ebay link definitely says silicone but if mine is actually degrading and getting sticky, that suggests rubber.

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