Re: Briel is leaking... any ideas?

Neil Baldwin <baldwin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have a Briel San Remo, purchased 7-8 years ago. Still works great except
> that even when the knob that controls the steam wand is turned fully off, it
> drips water from the steam wand while the pump is going as I am drawing a
> shot of espresso. Is this just age or is there a fix?

I have seen new Gaggias and Rancilios do this.
Yes, there is a fix - however, 2 issues:
-how annoying is the drip?
-can you get parts for a Briel? I suspect no.
It might be something you are going to have to live with.

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