![]() Pressure building up excessively in the portafilter due to grinding too fine, may cause back-pressure that forces very fine particles into the area behind the Shower Screen and possibly near the mushroom valve. If this doesn't work you may need to replace the mushroom valve and spring. If it still leaks after reassembling you can then try to stretch the spring a tiny bit to increase pressure on the mushroom valve but don't over do it. Check the mushroom valve isn't damaged before replacing. When these are removed, flush some water through by pressing the brew button. Once it comes loose take care not to lose the spring (No. If you use the wrong size screwdriver you can damage this part so be careful, it should fit snugly. 45), which the Shower Screen screw came out of. Then use a fairly thick tip flat blade screw driver to unscrew the mushroom valve holder (No. Saeco Espresso Machines, Parts for Saeco and Starbucks espresso machine There are also photos of the parts further down the page. The link below has a parts diagram for a Starbucks Barista which is a rebadged Saeco Via Venezia for the USA market. If it is excessive you can try to remove and clean the area around the mushroom valve which sits above the shower screen screw. The group head leaks without the PF in place and when in place and you switch to steam it leaks through the PF (not where it attaches - keeps dripping through the two holes underneath).The Saeco Via Venezia does leak a little water from the group head as it heats up to steam temp as mentioned by others. Reubster - this machine doesnt have a 3 way valve. Not sure about the leaking from GH, will obviously be something not sealing inside somewhere. (No connection to me, just a happy customer, non forum sponsor so details not posted.) If this doesnt work, the o rings inside may be buggered & need replacing.įound Saeco to be hopeless to deal with for parts supply, PM me for contact details of a country Vic supplier of parts and repair advice for the VV I have had good mail order service from before. This enables the knob to rotate the shaft an eighth of a turn further into the seat inside, which should make it seal properly. You need to undo this grub screw a turn or so, rotate the knob anti clockwise an eighth of a turn on the shaft, then nip up the grub screw snug (dont try to overtighten, not needed). Refer pic attached from Starbucks Barista, item is marked "B" in pic. Youll see a small allen headed screw (aka grub screw) that holds the knob onto the shaft (might need to rotate the knob anti clockwise to see it). You do this by unplugging the machine, removing the two screws on top to release the top cover, and having a look at the front left of the machine where the steam knob is connected. The knob only rotates the shaft into the machine so far, you need to adjust the knob on the shaft so it closes a bit further. I have a VV too, & fixed the leaking steam wand before by adjusting how far the knob closes. also good as a beginner to compare your “real” shots to and improve technique.Re: Saeco Via Venezia Espresso leaking. People on here may cringe at this, but sometimes it’s nice to have the pressurized portafilter option available, especially when you have company over and you want to make a quick milk drink and you only have substandard beans/pre-ground coffee available… it doesn’t require dialing in, doesn’t require a high end grinder, etc. I’m actually considering selling mine since getting a Silvia, but I’m not sure I want to part just yet. I bought mine clearance (floor model) from Starbucks a number of years ago, and replaced some standard parts and it hasn’t given me a problem. But it is discontinued so one needs to keep that in mind as well, and if you want a support community online there are fewer people who still have it. Ultimately it’s downsides are small boiler and thermostat control, which is similar to the Gaggia in my understanding… It’s simple and easy to service. There are a lot of posts about this machine in coffee forums over the years with tips and tricks. Simpler to use than similar machines as it just has a brew and steam button. It has a nice steam wand and can make decent milk drinks as well. When I switched to an unpressurized portafilter (they are available as well as bottomless) it made very good espresso as well, but the OPV is set high so I had to back it off a few turns to get closer to 9 bar.Īuber makes a PID kit for it, I installed my own PID, worked pretty well. With the pressurized portafilter, it’s pretty good for what it is. ![]() Has an Ulka vibe pump so it’s similar to the GCP but without the solenoid valve. Yes I’ve had one for many years, it is a rebranded Saeco Via Venezia with a stainless steel boiler. ![]()
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