Coffee: Machines and Brewing Methods Adjusting Elektra Microcasa Leva pressurestat Rancilio Silvia - How to Step by step guide for easy brewing and steaming with the Rancilio Silvia www.seattlecoffeegear.com   Not Logged in: log in updated topics   new posts   new unanswered   search   faq   sign up   Discussions > Coffee > Machines > Adjusting...   view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics Author Messages ronslam Senior Member Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Melbourne Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Elektra Microcasa Leva Grinder: Mazzer Mini Posted Thu Apr 14, 2005, 11:02pm Subject: Adjusting Elektra Microcasa Leva pressurestat   I have seen many references to adjusting the pressurestat but not how to do it. I have an old machine that I have restored with a brand new gauge that sits in the red zone. Does anyone know how to adjust these? There are 2 screws that look likely - see photo. Thanks, Ron (Click for larger image) back to top ronslam Senior Member Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Melbourne Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Elektra Microcasa Leva Grinder: Mazzer Mini Posted Thu Apr 21, 2005, 6:03pm Subject: Re: Adjusting Elektra Microcasa Leva pressurestat   No techies out there????? back to top stefano65 Senior Member Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 854 Location: Eugene OR Expertise: Professional Espresso: Vibiemme,Elektra, Grinder: Macap,Cunill, Isomac Vac Pot: not Drip: not Roaster: not Posted Sat Apr 23, 2005, 5:52pm Subject: Re: Adjusting Elektra Microcasa Leva pressurestat   I personally never saw a pressurestat like that , you can send the pick to elktra or plug it in and turn the screws one at the time for 1/4 turn and see what's up   Stefano Cremonesi info@espressocare.com www.espressocare.com back to top Ian Moderator Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 1,242 Location: England Espresso: Euro2000,Rancilio Grinder: Mazzer,La Cimbali Vac Pot: Cona-->CraigA Drip: Belgique for emergencies Roaster: Primas with variac Posted Sun Apr 24, 2005, 12:01am Subject: Re: Adjusting Elektra Microcasa Leva pressurestat   It looks like a microswitch that is actuated by a diaphragm and rod. Do the two brass screws just attach the switch to the bracket? Is there any movement in the rod at all as the boiler comes up to pressure? If not, try removing the two screws on the square brass section (at the top in your picture), you'll probably find that there is some sort of diaphragm in there that may be damaged. I can't quite make out from your pic whether the big brass nut in the middle is for holding on the microswitch bracket or controls rod protrusion. You should be able to test the switch - with the machine on, actuate the switch manually and the heater should go off. Cheers Ian   www.videojug.com/film/how-to-behave-on-an-internet-forum back to top ronslam Senior Member Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Melbourne Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Elektra Microcasa Leva Grinder: Mazzer Mini Posted Sun Apr 24, 2005, 7:35pm Subject: Re: Adjusting Elektra Microcasa Leva pressurestat   The 2 screws are only for adjustment. They are labelled, as you can see. This picture, in the machine, might make it clearer. The switch works as the pressure does stablilise (in the red zone). Thanks for your ideas, Ron (Click for larger image) back to top ronslam Senior Member Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Melbourne Expertise: I love coffee Espresso: Elektra Microcasa Leva Grinder: Mazzer Mini Posted Thu May 5, 2005, 3:13am Subject: Re: Adjusting Elektra Microcasa Leva pressurestat   Still hoping to hear from someone who knows how to adjust this. The 2 screws are marked - 1V  and   the sine wave symbol Thanks, Ron back to top stefano65 Senior Member Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 854 Location: Eugene OR Expertise: Professional Espresso: Vibiemme,Elektra, Grinder: Macap,Cunill, Isomac Vac Pot: not Drip: not Roaster: not Posted Thu May 5, 2005, 1:41pm Subject: Re: Adjusting Elektra Microcasa Leva pressurestat   Send an email to Elektra and they will know   Stefano Cremonesi info@espressocare.com www.espressocare.com back to top view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics Discussions > Coffee > Machines > Adjusting...   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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