Well hit paydirt on the weekend.
A used Rocket Giotto turned up on Gumtree one suburb away for a great price. Physically it is in great condition, pretty much perfect apart from some scuffing on case from the steam wand. Turned out to be Premium Plus V2 from 2013, not sure on maintenance, owners never serviced but mentioned sister pulling it apart to do some basic maintenance. I haven't had a chance to even pull the top and sides off yet.
Quite a big step up from the Gaggia Classic so just getting used to the machine.
I have only had time to test with a few shots of coffee, did some basic testing before this and boiler filling nicely, getting to correct pressure after heating, steam, water and brew functions running OK. But when making the third shot noticed it has a leak from the bottom of the group.
I will post some pics of the machine later (and the leak location) when I get some decent light in the garage after work.
TODO list (not in any particular order);
1. Remove the group seal/shower screen and clean
2. Do a descale of group and boiler
3. Do a proper backflush with some coffee cleaner
4. Fix the group head leak, leaking from the bottom when brewing
First issue leaking from the group (4 above). When I brewed the last shot there is water leaking from the group into the glass, I would say 15-20ml of water leaked from the bottom of the group into the glass. I have some basic experience mainly on single boiler machines like replacing group seals, steam valves and changing steam wands.
Can I have some help on the likely issue and parts likely required to resolve the group leak?
I think based on my reading it might be the relief valve but not sure if it is just maybe an o-ring or in the valve needs to be replaced?
A used Rocket Giotto turned up on Gumtree one suburb away for a great price. Physically it is in great condition, pretty much perfect apart from some scuffing on case from the steam wand. Turned out to be Premium Plus V2 from 2013, not sure on maintenance, owners never serviced but mentioned sister pulling it apart to do some basic maintenance. I haven't had a chance to even pull the top and sides off yet.
Quite a big step up from the Gaggia Classic so just getting used to the machine.
I have only had time to test with a few shots of coffee, did some basic testing before this and boiler filling nicely, getting to correct pressure after heating, steam, water and brew functions running OK. But when making the third shot noticed it has a leak from the bottom of the group.
I will post some pics of the machine later (and the leak location) when I get some decent light in the garage after work.
TODO list (not in any particular order);
1. Remove the group seal/shower screen and clean
2. Do a descale of group and boiler
3. Do a proper backflush with some coffee cleaner
4. Fix the group head leak, leaking from the bottom when brewing
First issue leaking from the group (4 above). When I brewed the last shot there is water leaking from the group into the glass, I would say 15-20ml of water leaked from the bottom of the group into the glass. I have some basic experience mainly on single boiler machines like replacing group seals, steam valves and changing steam wands.
Can I have some help on the likely issue and parts likely required to resolve the group leak?
I think based on my reading it might be the relief valve but not sure if it is just maybe an o-ring or in the valve needs to be replaced?

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