vas
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hello all,
not really boaty, got an old but much loved Alessi electric espresso machine (type RS03) which is the only one wife wants to use. Well, after 20+ yrs it's getting on a bit.
Latest failure is that an o-ring type (but not quite) gasket sealing the group head to the body split a bit on a spot. Now, steam/water drips of there messing the machine internals (less) and the coffee itself (more)
I can get a high temp oring at the size but I'm worried that because its going to be placed in a groove facing down it's going to drop after a couple of espressos.
The original gasket has a tiny lip on the inside that helps it seal and stay put in place.
Alternative #1 get some sealant and patch/fill the 0.5mmX10mm split
Alternative #2 get a new o-ring and a high temp (guess silicone based) glue thing to hold it in place.
Possibly both alternatives sealant/glue is going to be the same, so asking if you're familiar with such a thing. Of course I could use gasket sealant (you know the red or black stuff) not sure how that will "improve" the coffee taste tbh in #1, maybe good for #2 as it's not going to be in the path of the steam.
Obvs have checked, couldn't get any spares. I'd rather get a proper seal set (only two in the machine) and be done with!
cheers
V.
not really boaty, got an old but much loved Alessi electric espresso machine (type RS03) which is the only one wife wants to use. Well, after 20+ yrs it's getting on a bit.
Latest failure is that an o-ring type (but not quite) gasket sealing the group head to the body split a bit on a spot. Now, steam/water drips of there messing the machine internals (less) and the coffee itself (more)
I can get a high temp oring at the size but I'm worried that because its going to be placed in a groove facing down it's going to drop after a couple of espressos.
The original gasket has a tiny lip on the inside that helps it seal and stay put in place.
Alternative #1 get some sealant and patch/fill the 0.5mmX10mm split
Alternative #2 get a new o-ring and a high temp (guess silicone based) glue thing to hold it in place.
Possibly both alternatives sealant/glue is going to be the same, so asking if you're familiar with such a thing. Of course I could use gasket sealant (you know the red or black stuff) not sure how that will "improve" the coffee taste tbh in #1, maybe good for #2 as it's not going to be in the path of the steam.
Obvs have checked, couldn't get any spares. I'd rather get a proper seal set (only two in the machine) and be done with!
cheers
V.
