La Cimbali M15 one group rebuild

10ett

Hi,

I'm currently looking to restore an old La Cimbali M15 one group lever. The machine appears in relatively good condition considering its age. It is functional (apart from some leaking at the group).
I am hoping to keep the mercury pressurestat and magnetic water refill in the machine, however I don't know much about either piece.
If anyone has information regarding the functioning of either I would be very appreciative.

Thanks,

John

10ett

Some pics......

Brett_H

What a great looking beastie! Welcome 10ett!

Koffee_Kosmo

10ett wrote:

Hi, I'm currently looking to restore an old La Cimbali M15 one group lever. The machine appears in relatively good condition considering its age. It is functional (apart from some leaking at the group). I am hoping to keep the mercury pressurestat and magnetic water refill in the machine, however I don't know much about either piece. If anyone has information regarding the functioning of either I would be very appreciative. Thanks, John

Love to see lever rebuilds to new glory My hat is tipped your way for having the fortitude to start it KK

DMH

I have the same mercury switch on my Gaggia Tell. ( See thread below this one) Whilst my switch is in better condition it wasn't holding pressure so I had a few gaskets made up however it still leaked with the new gasket. I'm sure if I persisted teflon tape or sealant on the main body thread would have resolved the leakage. If you need a new gasket yell out as I had four made up. I'm also sure I missed something but in my limited playing with the switch it appeared the pivot of the mercury bulbs wasn't sufficient to break the electrical circuits so I put the switch away and bought a new Serai pressurestat. I would love to see a short video of one these switches in operation.

10ett

Thanks DMH. I will send you a pm. I would really appreciate one of your gaskets. Parts have been ordered for the machine. Waiting for there arrival. Regards, John