Posted Mon Aug 6, 2012, 2:57pm Subject: Re: trying to fix a proteo grande espresso machine from starbucks
Based on your question and response, I have to assume that you are not on intimate terms with the ways of electricity. It could be a bad switch, tripped safety thermostat, burnt out thermal fuse, bad thermostat, or burnt out heating element. But messing with those things in a machine that combines electricity and water, is not a good idea if you don't know what you are doing. Do you have a volt-ohm meter, and do you have experience using such a tool?
BTW, just saw the same model on eBay for $74 shipped, so would not think it is worth putting too much money into it.
drbuzz Senior Member Joined: 5 Aug 2012 Posts: 5 Location: home Expertise: Just starting
Posted Tue Aug 7, 2012, 1:16pm Subject: Re: trying to fix a proteo grande espresso machine from starbucks
Its a beautiful machine. Baught it for my son on e bay. Paid close to 200 for it. How sad. It was written up like a workhorse. I would love to fix it, and not kill myself in the process.
Posted Tue Aug 7, 2012, 8:58pm Subject: Re: trying to fix a proteo grande espresso machine from starbucks
The proteo grande uses the common imat-quaha boiler & group (same as the lelit) and it would be a shame to trash it. The cost of the replacement part is either < $15 or $65 (heating element). The main safety precautions when repairing an espresso machine are unplug the machine, make sure the machine is cold and test the machine using a GFI outlet. However, some people don't have the aptitude to fix espresso machines. My SO tried to loosen a bolt the wrong way and had to ask for help because the bolt was stuck.
drbuzz Senior Member Joined: 5 Aug 2012 Posts: 5 Location: home Expertise: Just starting
Posted Mon Aug 13, 2012, 2:43pm Subject: Re: trying to fix a proteo grande espresso machine from starbucks
great heads up. thanks
coffee_no_sugar Said:
The proteo grande uses the common imat-quaha boiler & group (same as the lelit) and it would be a shame to trash it. The cost of the replacement part is either < $15 or $65 (heating element). The main safety precautions when repairing an espresso machine are unplug the machine, make sure the machine is cold and test the machine using a GFI outlet. However, some people don't have the aptitude to fix espresso machines. My SO tried to loosen a bolt the wrong way and had to ask for help because the bolt was stuck.
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