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Water leaking out through the grouphead
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 1:32 pm
by adrian522
Hi,
I'm getting water coming out through the group-head when pulling shots.
Do you know what the likely causes are?
I've had a look but I can see anything obvious,
Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:40 pm
by MikeDee
Is it leaking around the outside of the portafilter basket? My triple basket bottomless portafilter was doing that. I just had to tighten it a little more. Make sure the shower screen and area around it are clean, and the lip of the basket and portafilter has no coffee grounds on it.
Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:02 pm
by adrian522
Yeah, that's whats happening. What did you tighten exactly?
I notice when the portafiliter is fully tightened with some force that is lessens or eliminates the problem.
Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:00 pm
by goodboyr
The rubber gaskets harden over time and need replacing. If you can find the silicone rubber replacement versions they last much longer.
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Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:11 pm
by goodboyr
Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:01 pm
by adrian522
Thanks, that looks like it may help alright!
Re: Water leaking out through the grouphead
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 3:47 pm
by adrian522
Thanks, replaced the gasket and that seems to have sorted out my problem.