Expobar Minore Steam Wand

[dimmy]

I've just noticed the the gasket on my steam wand is appearing to come off. Why has this happened and is it something that I should be replacing?
Thanks

[artman]

Yes you should replace it. It gives the ball joint something smooth and non abrasive to slide on.

Cheers

[sprezzatura]

Yes, and it's an opportunity to replace the brass steam wand ball piece that allows the wand to articulate. There's a PTFE washer that fits into the groove where the wand and nut screw onto the steam valve.

[Vinitasse]

Yes you should replace it. It gives the ball joint something smooth and non abrasive to slide on.

Cheers

Thought I was reading "Fifty Shades of Gray" for a moment or two

[sprezzatura]

Expobar Minore Steam Wand

Remember to slide a rubber over your wand before you screw the tip back on.

[dimmy]

Yes, and it's an opportunity to replace the brass steam wand ball piece that allows the wand to articulate. There's a PTFE washer that fits into the groove where the wand and nut screw onto the steam valve.

Thanks for that. What are the benefits of replacing the brass steam wand?

It's a new machine, just surprised the gasket is coming apart so soon.

[sprezzatura]

Expobar Minore Steam Wand

If the machine's really new you just need a new o ring which sits in the base of the nut the wand sits in.

[dimmy]

If the machine's really new you just need a new o ring which sits in the base of the nut the wand sits in.

Thanks Sprezzatura

[sprezzatura]

Thanks Sprezzatura

Just about any one of the CS sponsors with have this o ring: it's Expobar part number E107.

[dimmy]

Just about any one of the CS sponsors with have this o ring: it's Expobar part number E107.

thanks again. You saved me some research time! (i wouldn't have known what the part would've been called)

[sprezzatura]

Cheers! If you can't find one from a sponsor pm me and I'll send you one.