Espresso: Espresso Mods and Restorations Bezzera boiler leaking Saeco Espresso Machines Large selection in-stock, includes Free Gifts and Free Shipping! www.espressozone.com   Not Logged in: log in updated topics   new posts   new unanswered   search   faq   sign up   Discussions > Espresso > Espresso Mods > Bezzera boiler...   view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics Author Messages cbot Senior Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Canada Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Bezzera 40 DE Grinder: SanRemo MTX Drip: Tim Hortons (Bunn) Posted Tue Dec 11, 2012, 8:13pm Subject: Bezzera boiler leaking   It appears my Bezzera BZ40DE is leaking from the heating element hole in the boiler.  It is a very slow leak, but I want to fix it.  Does anyone know if I just need to tighten the element into the boiler, or do I need some sort of a gasket or sealant?  Please see the pictures (Click for larger image) back to top frcn Senior Member Joined: 23 Dec 2001 Posts: 2,925 Location: Northern California Expertise: I live coffee Espresso: Vibiemme Domobar Double Grinder: Mazzer Kony, Baratza... Vac Pot: Hario, 2 Cory pots, 1 Cory... Drip: Behmor Brazen, Bunn A10 mod... Roaster: computer controlled Hottop,... Posted Tue Dec 11, 2012, 9:22pm Subject: Re: Bezzera boiler leaking   Replace the gasket.   Visit My Website www.EspressoMyEspresso.com back to top calblacksmith Moderator Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 5,671 Location: Riverside, Ca, U.S.A. Expertise: I live coffee Espresso: ECM Veneziano A1 Grinder: Many different commercial Vac Pot: 40s era Silex Drip: Milita, Bunn&Curtis... Roaster: Cast iron pan, gas burner Posted Wed Dec 12, 2012, 6:54am Subject: Re: Bezzera boiler leaking   What he said, order a new gasket, remove the heater element and replace the gasket, there is no short cut and you do not want to over stress the threads in the boiler.   In real life, my name is Wayne P. Feed the newbs, starve the trolls and above all enjoy what you drink! back to top cbot Senior Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Canada Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Bezzera 40 DE Grinder: SanRemo MTX Drip: Tim Hortons (Bunn) Posted Wed Dec 12, 2012, 8:01pm Subject: Re: Bezzera boiler leaking   Thank's guys, I'll take the advice and order a gasket. Cheers back to top cbot Senior Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Canada Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Bezzera 40 DE Grinder: SanRemo MTX Drip: Tim Hortons (Bunn) Posted Wed Dec 12, 2012, 8:23pm Subject: Re: Bezzera boiler leaking   I'm surprised the gasket is going to cost me $50! http://caffetech.com/bezzera-heating-element-gasket.html The manual I have says to use part 5492004, but the Canadian dealer has 5492006 on his website. back to top view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics Discussions > Espresso > Espresso Mods > Bezzera boiler...   updated topics   new posts   new unanswered     search   faq   sign up   Not Logged in: log in Discussions Quick Jump: Select Espresso Discussions --Espresso Machines --Lever Espresso Machines --Grinders - Espresso --Espresso Mods and Restorations --Espresso Blends --Questions and Answers --Latte Art and Etching --Barista Jams Around the World --General Discussion Coffee Discussions --Machines and Brewing Methods --Home Roasting Talk --Questions and Answers --General Discussion Columns, How-Tos, and Reviews --Holiday Gift List Feedback --CoffeeGeek Columnist Feedback --Detailed Review Feedback --Products First Look Feedback --Quickshot Review Feedback --Guide Article Feedback --How-To Article Feedback --CoffeeGeek Podcast Feedback Members Forum --Bug Reports and Suggestions --Buy, Sell and Trade --Retail Coffee Jobs Offered / Wanted Ads --Coffee Recipes --Cafe and Bean Reviews --CoffeeGeek Site Info and News --General Off Topics World Regional --United States West --United States Central --United States East --Western Canada --Eastern Canada --United Kingdom --Western Europe --Eastern Europe, Nordic Countries, and Russia --Central and South America --Australia, New Zealand and Asia Symbols: = New Posts since your last visit      = No New Posts since last visit     = Newest post Forum Rules: No profanity, illegal acts or personal attacks will be tolerated in these discussion boards. 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