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the Europiccola
On a non-descaling note, the join between the group head and boiler cylinder on my Europiccola is doing far more than just hissing a small bit of steam when I'm pulling a shot, and it's letting a lot of water out at times.
This is even after tightening the bolts every so often.
Do you / anyone else have this problem?
NotThamesWater-
Sometimes have a hiss of steam, but that's only when I've dosed too much/too fine and I'm putting a load of (too much) pressure through it.
When was the last time you replaced the gasket there? I think I've changed that one (I've definitely done the one in the grouphead so assuming I changed the one between the group and boiler), but that was maybe 2-3 years ago.
mmccarthy
On the descaling note, if you've got a chrome plated machine (the Europiccola is chrome-plated brass), be sure not to get citric acid on it (or at least limit contact) as it'll take the plating off.
Not sure how quick or drastic it is as it fortunately hasn't happened yet. I don't think many machines are chrome-plated but it's worth baring in mind.