Question from a Customer: I am looking to source the Breville cleaning tablets and supplies for our locations. I couldn’t see the product on your website, do you happen to have the Breville cleaning range or a similar alternatives? Answer: We do not carry Breville cleaning supplies at this time, and we currently do not […]
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Feb
Feb
We were just informed this morning by Rocket Espresso that new FAST espresso machines will be launching in the USA after their European launch. Below are the press releases and marketing materials: Mozzafiato Fast_Product Marketing Launch_EN Giotto Fast_Product Marketing Launch_EN Sorry, we do not have any more information, such as launch dates, pricing, etc at […]
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How To Diagnose A Non Working Lower Display on ACS Vostok Dual Boiler Lever Espresso Machine If the upper display does not function properly, please make sure the reservoir is filled with water. If the water level in the reservoir is too low or the low water level sensor is not inserted into the top […]
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Jan
Jan
To adjust the pump pressure on the Rocket EPICA dual boiler lever espresso machine, the top and right panels need to be removed. The blue arrow in the picture above points to the location of the adjustment screw. With a screwdriver, rotate the screw clockwise for high pressure and counterclockwise to lower the pressure. Before […]
There is a chance the wire was loosened in shipping or transport. First step is to unplug the machine from the electrical outlet and allowing to fully cool. First place to check is by removing the wood cap on the grouphead. Allen key required to remove 3 Allen keys. Picture below shows it removed. Below […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]