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LA PAVONI
DIY - REPLACING SEALS |
HEATING ELEMENT GASKET
The gasket ensures proper seal between the
boiler and the resistance.
With time and heat became hard and dry, but
should be replaced only if you dismantle the resistance.
On heating element in copper and brass is flat
and fits in a groove obtained at the base of the inner edge of resistance.
on the current heating element in metal the
gasket is an oring and housed in a dedicated seat.
La Pavoni has no available the flat
gasket as a spare part, so goes hand-made by cutting a gasket-type food or find
other gasket that fits. The gasket on the photo is not original but fits
perfectly and I was given by my friend Rick in Amsterdam.
In the case of element in copper and brass
fixed with three screws you can still use the O-ring. For those screw you can
only use the flat gasket.
More information on the tab "spare parts".
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GASKET REPLACEMENT FOR
ELEMENT IN BRASS AND COPPER |
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the old flat gasket is very hard and glued
to the base of the heating element |
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with a screwdriver, lift it in several
places |
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with the pliers detach the gasket to pieces |
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clean up any gasket residue |
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insert, where available, the flat seal,
taking care to fit well in the groove. while screwing the element is should
avoid over tighten to avoid damaging the seal |
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If the flat seal is not available, place
the o-ring |
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before screwing the element, stops the seal with vaseline to prevent falling
when you flip the resistance. It may happen , while screwing the resistance,
that the seal changes the position, causing loss of water. In this case,
unscrew the resistance and repeat the operation again. |
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GASKET REPLACEMENT FOR ELEMENT IN METAL |
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the old O-ring looks deformed and adherent
to the element |
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with a screwdriver, lift it in several
places |
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clean up any gasket residue |
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Clean the element from the deposits of limestone with soaking in white
vinegar for a few hours if the deposits are slight, otherwise use a specific
product |
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inset the new gasket and screw the element
to the boiler |
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Ceccarelli. All rights reserved. |