Steam / Hot Water Valve Leak – Strega

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There is an o-ring on the ball joint.

If the leak is occurring at the pipe where it attaches to the fitting nut, the o-ring needs to be replaced.

The steam wand needs to be removed by loosening and removing the nut from right below the valve.

There is an o-ring between the valve and fitting nut.

Next, remove the wand’s steam tip.

Then if any, slide off the steam wand protector towards the point of where the steam tip was located.

Slide the bad o-ring through the nut, and put the new one back on.

Place all parts back on machine and test.

Make sure to now over-tighten the nut.

A close-up of a metal pipe connected to a fixture, with a red arrow pointing to a gap at the base, possibly indicating a Steam Valve Leak or installation issue. The fixture is set on a textured white surface. 2025 1st-line.com
Close-up of a shiny metallic Strega espresso machine, focusing on the spout with illuminated orange and green indicator lights in the background—ideal for spotting any potential steam valve leak. 2025 1st-line.com
Close-up of a shiny metal part, possibly a piston or steam valve leak, with reflective surfaces and blurred background, evoking the precision of Strega machinery or mechanical equipment. 2025 1st-line.com
Close-up of a metal Strega espresso machine with a red arrow pointing to a black rubber grip covering the steam valve, highlighting where a potential steam valve leak may occur. 2025 1st-line.com

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