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by steve96822
Sun May 06, 2012 6:01 am
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: motor/pump noise
Replies: 32
Views: 58590

Re: motor/pump noise

Out of curiosity can a pump be repaired ? Is there any sense in taking it apart ?
by steve96822
Sun May 06, 2012 5:56 am
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: motor/pump noise
Replies: 32
Views: 58590

Re: motor/pump noise

capacitor.jpg bearing_core.jpg armature.jpg motor end to pump.JPG Machine disassembled. Motor and pump removed. (see pics) There was a small amount of grey residue on floor of motor casing but drain hole was clean and wide open. Bearings appear to be squeaky clean. Rotate easily with no noise. I am...
by steve96822
Sat May 05, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: motor/pump noise
Replies: 32
Views: 58590

Re: motor/pump noise

I hope you didn't drink that shot. Just a guess but the front bearing in your pump motor may be shot. Whatever the noise is it is resonating inside the machine so pushing on the side covers might quiet it down some. Time to open it up & take a look. It should be pretty obvious where that noise ...
by steve96822
Sat May 05, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: motor/pump noise
Replies: 32
Views: 58590

Re: motor/pump noise

chas wrote:
steve96822 wrote: I made a small 877kb movie, cell phone format.
Steve, thanks for reposting in YouTube format. I tried playing the original file on my Android Cell Phone which has about five different apps capable of playing videos in a variety of formats.None of them could handle it.

Did you try VLC player?
by steve96822
Sat May 05, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: motor/pump noise
Replies: 32
Views: 58590

Re: motor/pump noise

search google "plastic ball bearings" lots of interesting stuff. Also on ebay.

Anyone use such a bearing on their coffee machine?
by steve96822
Sat May 05, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: motor/pump noise
Replies: 32
Views: 58590

Re: motor/pump noise

Thanks for your responses and ideas. Will open tomorrow and check the motor / pump. Just when I got Carraro Globo beans roasted in Italy. Check out this. I wonder if they have a suitable bearing? Perhaps using a stainless steel ball bearing substitute? iglidur® Bearings Online-Shop - lubricant-free ...
by steve96822
Fri May 04, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: motor/pump noise
Replies: 32
Views: 58590

Heres video. What is diagnosis?

http://youtu.be/V40ULSFJG8o

http://youtu.be/V40ULSFJG8o

[BBvideo 425,350]http://youtu.be/V40ULSFJG8o[/BBvideo]

Noise decreases when plastid sides are squeezed
by steve96822
Fri May 04, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: Another pump/motor failure
Replies: 28
Views: 41116

Re: Another pump/motor failure

http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=800776


877 kb movie


Need to sleep a few hours. Late here in Bangkok.

Thanks again.
by steve96822
Fri May 04, 2012 1:29 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: motor/pump noise
Replies: 32
Views: 58590

Re: motor/pump noise

http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=800776


I made a small 877kb movie, cell phone format. Link above.

It is very late here in Bangkok, one eye open.


Thanks again
by steve96822
Fri May 04, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: Another pump/motor failure
Replies: 28
Views: 41116

Re: Another pump/motor failure

I will try to upload video with the precise sound.

Am working on it now.
by steve96822
Fri May 04, 2012 11:55 am
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: Another pump/motor failure
Replies: 28
Views: 41116

Re: Another pump/motor failure

JohnB wrote:No, any good high temp grease will do the job if you are just coating the inside of the motor housing where the pump attaches.

Thanks
by steve96822
Fri May 04, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: Another pump/motor failure
Replies: 28
Views: 41116

Re: Another pump/motor failure

If the (apparent) motor/pump noise diminishes when I squeeze the plastic sides of the S1; what might this mean?

Thanx
by steve96822
Fri May 04, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: Another pump/motor failure
Replies: 28
Views: 41116

Re: Another pump/motor failure

Is it necessary to use "food grade" waterproof high temp grease ???

If so any suggestions / sources? If not needed any suggestions for regular high temp waterproof grease?

Thanx
by steve96822
Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Steam Boiler PSI; anyone know?
Replies: 4
Views: 5798

Re: Steam Boiler PSI; anyone know?

I found some industrial gasket grade silicone gasket sheeting to use . It is rated to withstand high temp for prolonged periods.

Thanks for your input.
by steve96822
Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Group Boiler Dissambly Wrench... special tool??
Replies: 4
Views: 6111

Re: Group Boiler Dissambly Wrench... special tool??

Yes, great. Thank you so much.
by steve96822
Sun Feb 27, 2011 12:44 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Group Boiler Dissambly Wrench... special tool??
Replies: 4
Views: 6111

Group Boiler Dissambly Wrench... special tool??

Is there a special wrench for this? or special tool that can be ordered from La Spaz? Any web link to pics?
by steve96822
Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:15 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Steam Boiler PSI; anyone know?
Replies: 4
Views: 5798

Re: Steam Boiler PSI; anyone know?

Thank you. Really not high pressure at all. Very interesting. I may make a silicone steam boiler gasket to use after descaling. where I live the Spaz dealer claims it takes 2 months to order the gasket. After reading online about silicone baking sheets being used for gasket material in high temp aut...
by steve96822
Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Steam Boiler PSI; anyone know?
Replies: 4
Views: 5798

Steam Boiler PSI; anyone know?

I guess a question for engineering people
by steve96822
Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Boiler gasket material
Replies: 1
Views: 3727

Re: Boiler gasket material

http://www.cafeparts.com/listCategories ... 6wodOmr_sQ


Sorry to reply to my own post but this above site has the specs.

Question; Teflon or Carbo material.
by steve96822
Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Boiler gasket material
Replies: 1
Views: 3727

Boiler gasket material

Anyone know what is the correct gasket material, thickness. I would like to cut my own gaskets.

Thanx
by steve96822
Tue May 05, 2009 8:13 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: No water from hot water tap
Replies: 8
Views: 14161

Re: No water from hot water tap

Thanks, I will drain boiler.

So the moral of the story; if something doesn't work on an S1, sleep one night then try again.
by steve96822
Tue May 05, 2009 12:09 am
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: No water from hot water tap
Replies: 8
Views: 14161

Re: No water from hot water tap

today after taking the cup warmer cover off and inspecting I fired up and magically everything works 100%.

Perhaps not using the electrovalve for a long time made it stick
by steve96822
Mon May 04, 2009 11:13 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: No water from hot water tap
Replies: 8
Views: 14161

Re: No water from hot water tap

I have hardly used the hot water tap. Never descaled yet.
by steve96822
Mon May 04, 2009 6:16 am
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: No water from hot water tap
Replies: 8
Views: 14161

No water from hot water tap

I hear solenoid click but only a few drops come out. (boiler red light is steady and steam pressure very good)
by steve96822
Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: V2 Controller Board Upgrade Q&A
Topic: Flash firmware in VI
Replies: 21
Views: 23873

Re: Flash firmware in VI

Niko,

have you had a chance to inspect the board? Does it have any sort of data port or connector?
by steve96822
Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: V2 Controller Board Upgrade Q&A
Topic: Flash firmware in VI
Replies: 21
Views: 23873

Re: Flash firmware in VI

I need to do some homework since my S1 V1 is a 220volt machine. I figured that with 2 boilers and the 110V amperage discussions that it would be better to run it as it was engineered, plus the capability to use it in other countries. So far machine has had zero problems. Perhaps there is a forum abo...
by steve96822
Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: V2 Controller Board Upgrade Q&A
Topic: Flash firmware in VI
Replies: 21
Views: 23873

Re: Flash firmware in VI

Re: Flash firmware in VI Post by zoey on Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:42 pm At first I was giggling to myself. I even thought about posting a funny comment...possible with a photo for good measure. Then I realized that it's 'just too easy'. I wouldn't feel right making a funny; especially in light of the fact...
by steve96822
Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:08 am
Forum: V2 Controller Board Upgrade Q&A
Topic: Flash firmware in VI
Replies: 21
Views: 23873

Flash firmware in VI

Can the firmware in a VI board be flashed?
by steve96822
Mon May 26, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: VII General Q&A
Topic: VII vs. GS3
Replies: 26
Views: 18617

S1 viv vs GS3

I sampled shots pulled using the SAME beans on a LM multigroup Machine and an S1. No perceivable difference. Unless the GS3 is a lot better than their multigroups, I can say I would rather get an S1, a Ditter grinder, a roaster or a trip to italy then just a GS3, no grinder.
by steve96822
Fri May 23, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: S1 Vivaldi to the LM GS3 -- early observations
Replies: 26
Views: 17491

What we care about most is the final product, the "shot" If you cannot tell any difference between shots pulled on a LM multigroup(tantamount to a GS3 if not better) and an S1 using the SAME beans, I honestly don't see the point in the extra money. Cars are different, though the argument f...
by steve96822
Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:36 am
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: S1 Vivaldi to the LM GS3 -- early observations
Replies: 26
Views: 17491

I have pulled shots on a LM multigroup machine and compared with those on my S1 using the SAME coffee beans. After more than 20 years of espresso drinking, preparation, study, and travel in Italy, I cannot taste or perceive any difference in a shot from either machine. IMO, spending the extra money(...
by steve96822
Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:35 pm
Forum: Suggested Improvements
Topic: Improvements
Replies: 9
Views: 14463

I'd still like to see a kit for the existing S1 owners to upgrade to the dual gauge setup like the VII. That would mean a new cover as well and I'm willing to throw down for it, I'm sure others would agree and chime in. Why not use the same dimension round gauge but a dual guage; steam and brew pre...
by steve96822
Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:35 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: Kitchen Remodel Recommendations
Replies: 2
Views: 3593

Re: Kitchen Remodel Recommendations

I am planning on upgrading to a S1 in the next year.... conveniently, my wife and I are beginning a kitchen remodel and we are setting aside space for an espresso bar. Yeah! So, any advice from current S1 users on what should definitely be included? I know I need a dedicated 20amp line and a water ...
by steve96822
Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:14 pm
Forum: S1 Operational Problems
Topic: Steam heater element no longer cuts off at right pressure
Replies: 105
Views: 109066

dont have this issue but in reading the thread an alternative to heatsink compound comes to mind. cpu heat conductive grease; should not harden thus will not stick probe and be tough to remove in future. it conducts heat very well. below is snipped from http://forums.amd.com/lofiversion/index.php/t1...
by steve96822
Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:02 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: Got my new S1 (at least I think it's new...)
Replies: 37
Views: 22726

Got mine from sovrana and very happy, swivel steam wand was supplied free of charge. S1 shipped fast and arrived spotless. I believe the spotted pattern from chris is an additional charge, sort of akin to latte art. in europe if the brakes do not squeak after a brake job, the owner may complain of a...

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