Here at 1st-line, we bench every single machine we ship. Prior to Breville purchasing Lelit in 2022, the entire Lelit line of espresso machines was the exception. In 2024, we had to start testing the entire Lelit line. Yesterday, we had a Lelit Bianca leaking from the manual grouphead valve. We took off the lower […]
A customer contacted us about his ACS Minima dual boiler espresso machine. This machine was way past the warranty expiration and it has the optional wood knobs that are worn. Their ACS Minima was not allowing any hot water from the hot water wand, nor steam from the steam wand to exit when either valve […]
A customer complained yesterday that their steam boiler was overheating. In this situation, the first thing we ask is which water are you using? And, not to our surprise, the customer was using mineral packets added to distilled water. Sorry, we will not mention the well known brand. We do not recommend using this type […]
We received the following inquiry today: Dear 1st line team, I am reaching out to inquire about espresso machines available in your inventory or within your expertise that are designed to avoid the use of plastic components in their internal mechanisms, particularly those that come into contact with heated water or coffee. As a consumer, […]
When the lever moves erratic or does not return to the top position, an underlying problem may need to be resolved. First, it can be the coffee grind. Second, a few scenarios where this could happen: a) There is calcium build up inside the group-head that is hitting the gaskets. Yes, limescale from calcium can […]
There can be many faults on an ECM Manufacture espresso machines do not heat. One of the common points of failure is the SSR relay. As indicated, This part is suspect to surges in the electrical line or even just failing. If you notice the connection at the orange wire, it is a different color […]
Potential customers ask if 1st-line Equipment has a trade-in program. We normally do not allow trade-ins for the following reasons, in no particular order: Shipping costs will be high for the machine to be shipped to us. There is potential for damages in transport to us. New buyers will always have questions about the history, […]
Please note that we may have some remaining stock that does not show the Bezzera logo and most pictures on our web site will not show the logo on the gauge. This is word for word of their email newsletter dated November 13, 2024. We kindly inform you about a recent intervention that has taken […]
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