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My espresso machine blew a gasket mid-pull this morning
I was pulling my second shot around 6:30 AM and heard a hiss, then water started spraying out the side of the group head. Turns out the brew gasket just gave up after 18 months of daily use. I had to tear it apart, order a replacement from Seattle Coffee Gear for $12, and run to the gas station for a drip coffee to survive. Has anyone else had a gasket fail without any warning signs beforehand?
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robin6281mo ago
wait hold on, $12 for a brew gasket? thats actually cheap, i figured those things would cost way more. i had to replace mine last year and it was like $25 from some random site and i was mad about it. but man, 18 months of daily use and it just blew out with zero warning? thats rough, especially at 6:30 in the morning when youre already half asleep. i always check mine every few months now after a similar scare, just a quick look to see if theres any cracking or bulging. honestly glad you didnt get scalded or anything, those things can really spray hot water if they let go.
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sandra_bennett591mo ago
Used to skip checking mine, but this thread changed my mind.
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