Moisture in Pressure Gauge

Did your new VII work fine initially but have an in warranty (year one) problem later. Post here for advice. Later report on your fix. Posted photos documenting repairs are encouraged.

Moisture in Pressure Gauge

Postby JohnB » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:15 pm

Anyone else have the seal on the gauge fail allowing moisture to build up inside the glass? Called CC & they are sending out a replacement at no charge.
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Re: Moisture in Pressure Gauge

Postby Niko » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:58 pm

I think "bud" had his fail out of the box about a year and a half ago.
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Re: Moisture in Pressure Gauge

Postby Niko » Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:27 pm

Aye John, did you change it yet?
Was it pretty painless?
I've never had to change a gauge yet, crossing my fingers...
La Spaz VII (with timer) S5 Steam Arm & Passive Pre-Infusion, Mazzer Mini E Type B, MACAP MC4 Doserless,
MACAP Autotamper, 3 Thor tampers, Espro convex & CoffeeLabs tamper.
Scace Device, Alessi steam pitchers, Motta Steam pitcher, etc..

La Spaz S1 S5 Steam Arm w/ progressive preinfusion, Compak K3 Touch Doserless, Espro flat tamp
Hottop P, Behmor, iRoast2 and Gene Cafe
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