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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Sometimes, the Elektra Verve dual boiler will indicate an alternate blinking red and green light. This usually indicates there are two issues to resolve via the phone app. Turn the key into the key-lock on the front of machine, connect to the machine via your mobile phone WiFi and a screen will pop up. Scroll […]
The steam boiler on the Elektra Verve dual boiler espresso machine is controlled by a pressurstat as shown in the picture below. Currently, it is a MATER pressurstat, but it can be a different brand. With the machine powered off and unplugged from the electrical outlet, remove the top panel by removing 4 allen key […]
