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Update: My cleaning, seal, and O-ring replacement helped reduce the steam and water leakage significantly-about 50 to 75%-but unfortunately, it still drips. It's frustrating. Now, I'm debating whether to replace the entire valve or just continue with my workaround. Since I mostly use the water boile...

My Mini Vivaldi S1 had a persistent issue where steam and water dripped continuously from the tip of the steam wand whenever the steam boiler was on. Since I mainly drink espresso shots and Americanos, I adapted by heating my water in the microwave and making my shots without turning on the steam bo...

Quick update. I installed the existing mesh filter pretty much as is (per the photo above), having soaked it in citric acid for a day. Upon installation the machine filled the boiler within about five seconds ... something I haven’t witnessed for a year or more. I’m happy for now, until the next is...

Sorry to hear it is still leaking... I am following this thread because I have exactly the same problem and I need to tackle this job too. Cpl questions please: 1- did you get the second leak resolved? 2- how did your supplier get the valve opened so you can get to the O-rings? I was thinking of put...