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Markarian
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Joined: 27 Jun 2012
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Location: Seattle Area
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Espresso: Modded Nuova Simonelli Oscar
Grinder: Vario-W, Mazzer Super Jolly
Drip: Moka, Aeropress, Melitta 102
Roaster: Wear-Ever Popcorn Pumper

Posted Sun Jan 20, 2013, 1:04am Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

That looks like some serious corrosion damage on the ICs >.< I am NOT an expert, but possible a thin paste of warm water and baking soda with a toothbrush might clear it up. Those old Cubic Ricerca units are very hard to find, and Simonelli has since replaced them with controllers made by Gicar, which normally run about $100-150. Anyone else have any ideas for cleaning this crud off?

plindy
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Joined: 27 Nov 2002
Posts: 33
Location: Seattle
Expertise: Just starting

Espresso: NS Oscar
Grinder: SJ Pharos Lido HG-One

Posted Sun Jan 20, 2013, 4:15am Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

eraser like on pencils or larger canned air CRC Electronic cleaner auto parts store DeOxit from Radio Shack

Coffeenoobie
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Espresso: N S Oscar
Grinder: Vario W

Posted Sun Jan 20, 2013, 11:58am Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

Get a large pink eraser or an fine card board emery file for nails. You have nothing to lose by trying to clean it.

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johnny4lsu
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Espresso: NS Oscar
Grinder: Mazzer Super Jolly
Drip: Clever, Chemex
Roaster: Behmor 1600

Posted Sun Jan 20, 2013, 12:04pm Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

Bought some deoxit and it looks like brand new. Waiting for it to dry and then ill test it.

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Coffeenoobie
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Posted Sun Jan 20, 2013, 12:50pm Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

Place it in rice to dry.

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johnny4lsu
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Espresso: NS Oscar
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Drip: Clever, Chemex
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Posted Sun Jan 20, 2013, 12:58pm Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

Ughhhhhhhh.....Didn't solve the problem. I really don't know what to do from here. The board looks brand new from the deoxit. I know that doesn't mean it's still good.

1 Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.

Coffeenoobie
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Espresso: N S Oscar
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Posted Sun Jan 20, 2013, 1:14pm Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

I think you need to see the wizard and get a brain... errr hmm brain box. Is everything working but the heat will not come on?

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johnny4lsu
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Espresso: NS Oscar
Grinder: Mazzer Super Jolly
Drip: Clever, Chemex
Roaster: Behmor 1600

Posted Sun Jan 20, 2013, 1:17pm Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

Everything else seems to work. No heat, no heat light, no steam. Tested the Pstat....fine Tested the Element....fine I'm discouraged for sure and the cheapest brain that I can find is $153. I wouldn't mind paying that but i'm not quite sure that's the problem. I'm bummed. :(

1 Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.

johnny4lsu
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Posts: 78
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Espresso: NS Oscar
Grinder: Mazzer Super Jolly
Drip: Clever, Chemex
Roaster: Behmor 1600

Posted Mon Jan 21, 2013, 10:01am Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

Ordered a new brain.....Should get it wednesday or Thursday. I'll let y'all know if it works. Wish me luck.

1 Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.

Coffeenoobie
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Espresso: N S Oscar
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Posted Mon Jan 21, 2013, 10:49am Subject: Re: NS Oscar problem. Leaking from safety valve.

Considering what the board looked like and all the other major parts worked I am thinking it is the problem. I am sure you will be happier with a new brain. I would be...

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