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  • #16
    Here are a few other steps and photos of the job. I'll try to keep it short.

    The old 3 way Valve and the new Solenoid and valve fitted. Click image for larger version

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    I'm in the process of printing a new front panel now I'll put up some photos once done.

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    • #17
      Plastic printers are awesome. Looking forward to seeing the results on this

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      • #18
        Let me just say that 3D printing is a massive learning curve everytime I've setup to print anything it's been a process of try fail learn repeat. Here are the prototypes and fails for this control panel (Pic1) Then finally the finished part while this is fully functional it doesn't have the best finish so I'm still working on a front skin which will be bonded to the front once complete, The last picture is my present attempt.
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        • #19
          Pretty darn good though mate...

          Mal.

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          • #20
            This was an interesting process and bought about due to not being able to afford a new one I'll start putting a little fund aside as I've no idea how much more life is in this old machine built in 2008. It has to be said it's incredibly satisfying to repair anything yourself and have it bought back into service. All up I've invested $182 and while I probably didn't need the pump the machine seems to have more pressure which is of no real surprise seeing as the pump had a build date of 2007 it's fair to say it's made it's fair share of coffee in the last 11 years.
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            • #21
              Nice work. Agree it's satisfying to do yourself. I recently plumbed in my Expobar to my filtered water line that runs from sink to fridge. That was fun and now I never have to fill the water tank. Total cost $35.

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              • #22
                Nice job Hoggy! Lucky it was only that solenoid, I have the older model Office control with the same control panel you showed(touchpad not buttons) & the plastic shattered whilst re-assembling it. Mine has several issues, & have mostly been advised to shoot the "parts cannon" at it(which like yourself, I simply can't afford)

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