Torre Peppina EVO Premium V1 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine w/ FC

On any dual boiler or HX espresso machine, there is a water level refill probe. This controls the water level in the steam boiler in a dual boiler espresso machine or the steam portion of the HX boiler. The boiler refill probe is a metal rod inserted usually through the top of the boiler and sends low voltage through the rod, through the water, to the boiler wall.

If the water is too pure, it can overfill the boiler. In some cases, it can be overfilling the boiler. In worst cases, the overfilling will push water out of the OPV, bleeder and/or safety valves until the water supply runs out (dangerous in plumbed in cases). Water on the pure side can also eat away at the portion of the rod on the inside.

If the water has calcium and magnesium, the metal rod of the refill probe can develop limescale and coat the rod. Little by little, it climbs up the rod to where the boiler is almost full of water. With the machine cold and unplugged from the electrical outlet, the top cover would need to be removed, the wire to the refill probe would be disconnected (unplugged from terminal connection - not pulling on wire), and then removed from the outer nut. The inner nut should not be loosened.

Check for corrosion or build up on the portion of the metal rod inserted in the boiler. It is recommended to clean the rod with a wire brush not damaging the white poly seal. Place a little plumbers tape on the threads and insert. Connect the wire and test. To test, plug the machine back into the electrical outlet, heat up without sticking fingers inside the unit, and check for any leaks on top of the boiler (bleeder valve can leak a little water upon warm up into the hose). Remove water through the hot water valve/wand until the the pump engages the boiler to fill the steam boiler. After, the steam performance should be tested.

The coffee boiler can be purchased on our specific parts web page.

We suggest reading our commercial installation requirements because there are other requirements, as well.

Thank you for bringing the machine in for service. As shown in the picture of the E61 grouphead, there are probably leaks caused by water inside your machine that is causing the tripping of the GFI outlet. This can happen to any machine as little as two weeks.

Soft water is very important. As indicated, please bring in your water and possibly a water test report when you pick up your machine in for repair.

Here is the OEM version - https://www.1st-line.com/buy/torre-aptf0l02vvo-complete-bottomless-filter-holder/

We have an aftermarket portafilter gasket that should be suitable for the Torre Peppina - the F15.  You can find it here - https://www.1st-line.com/buy/faema-e-61-grouphead-gasket-8-mm-soft/  We also have an aftermarket bottomless portafilter that should be suitable for the Torre Peppina - here https://www.1st-line.com/buy/1st-line-3-cup-58mm-e61-bottomless-portafilter/

There are two gauges (one on grouphead and one on display screen). Typically the over-pressure valve opens at 11 bar, and maximum 12. You may have scale build up on this valve which is not allowing it to open fully.

Sorry to read this. Yes, the page is still under construction. Can you please email us a picture of the scratch.

Please note there are two heating elements. We are unsure which one you are referring to.

According to Torre AND our translation, the tank has an independent sensor that has nothing to do with the heating elements or level/safety probe. So, when the water level in the tank is too low, the machine's programming gives you time to finish extracting your espresso from the coffee boiler.

However, if the water in the tank ends up during a steam boiler water level restore, then it stops immediately. In other words, if the steam boiler needs refilling and the machine is low on water in the reservoir, it will stop the machine's functions, even if extracting. we do reserve the right to correct this if our translation was incorrect.

Thank you for your purchase. Torre stated that is the same between full open on the flow control and the same machine without the flow control. On other machines, usually the pinhole on the gicleur is 1.5mm for flow control versus 1mm on those without. However, we will double check.

The following are the measurements on the Torre Peppina Evo Dual Boiler Espresso Machine:

Without Flow Control: 280ml in 20 seconds ( approx. +or- 5ml)

Complete with full open flow control: 285ml in 20 seconds (approx. + or- 5ml)

Please note that results can differ if machine is fully heated or cooled, build up of limescale in the thermsyphon tubes or group head, or a clogged dispersion screen and other external causes.

More information from the manufacturer

"The original Gicleur cannot be used with the flow control, because the hole in the flow control gicleur is larger, simply the adjustment rod always remains inside the gicleur even when the flow control is completely open, leaving a space for water very similar to what you have with the standard gicleur."