This video shows you how to fix a squeaky group head lever on the Rocket espresso machines. The video also applies to all most E61 group head machines.
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@dudestoked5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Surprisingly hard to find a review of how to do this, so thank you very much for making it
@Espressotec5 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help! Thanks for commenting.
@CoachEricBailey2 жыл бұрын
PERFECT. Thanks for the video. Lever had a metallic, grinding, stiff feeling. Started to take apart myself only to realize I was in over my head and could not get it back together. This explained perfectly. Also did not replace gaskets, just cleaned and lubricated all parts. Smooth as silk now!
@numba69bill2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David at Espressotech. You are very handsome and smart and I cant thank you enough for helping my wife and I fix the lever on our machine.
@moyomoy2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the video. Even though I didn't replace the gasket, adding new lubrication made a total difference to the machine. I Totally love it! even better than brand new. I wanted to point out that I added tape around the screws to protect it while fixing it. Many thanks again.
@sayitfast11 жыл бұрын
My machine was brand new and I had squeaks... thanks for the video!!!
@JKPilot3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that tutorial...as others have mentioned, ours is only a few months old, and is a bit squeaky, so I think I’ll pull apart to at least check and re-lube. Great video.
@einfussganger5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. My 7 year old Quickmill Vetrano was leaking badly out of the lever and this was the perfect video to walk me through the replacement of the gaskets. To get the mushroom nut back on against spring pressure, I slipped an extended socket over the shaft to apply even force with one hand while mating the treads and getting it started with the other. Much appreciated!
@Espressotec5 жыл бұрын
So glad you found our video helpful! Thank you for commenting. Happy coffee!
@dmitrylyandres747 Жыл бұрын
Highly appreciate the video! It was very helpful - thank you very much!
@temptingfate75911 ай бұрын
Heads up, the newer Apartmento Machines do not use 24mm and 26mm sockets. Those boots have been reduced in size
@jobamigaful10 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thank you so much for the video. Have a Rocket Giotto and the lever starting squeaking after ~6 months and became more difficult to operate. Followed your guide and gave all the parts a good clean - they were pretty grungy. Reassembled (without any silicon gel) and it works like new - lever is smooth as silk.
@Espressotec10 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, a very minimal amount of lube is needed but cleaning all the parts is the most important part. Enjoy the great coffee!
@jobamigaful10 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Did not have any food-grade lubricant so i just gave it a good clean. I have ordered some and will apply it to relevant parts when it arrives. Thanks again.
@jimmyd95382 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. My only problem was finding a 26mm combination wrench. No local hardware/auto shops had them in stock so I had to order online.
@jurajkozmer7510 Жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful video, thank you!
@frustin9 жыл бұрын
thanks for this vid very informative. next time though, can i ask that you slam those tools down just a tiny bit harder? ;)
@Espressotec9 жыл бұрын
frustin Thank you, next time we'll give that a shot :D
@robinator32023 жыл бұрын
I can’t watch it for all the banging tools. How about placing a towel on the counter?
@ulysses45363 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to find the type of lubricant you can use on the machine. What is the one you are using here?
@douglasz.21986 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a technician using the proper wrenches, instead of adjustable (aka: Crescent) wrenches.
@Espressotec6 жыл бұрын
Our technicians are well-armed with all sorts of tools - no reason not to use the right one for the job!! :)
@babaker484 жыл бұрын
@@Espressotec I also admired those wrenches and went right out and bought 2. Unfortunately 26mm was correct but the other was not. So now I have 32 wrenches. They look good on my tool wall. Profitec Pro600. Thanks for the great video
@Espressotec11 жыл бұрын
In essence, it's really a soaking phase before the brew pressure is applied.
@Dino-987.211 ай бұрын
Looking to buy a rocket. Which model is most reliable and where can I purchase parts if I choose to do my own repairs? Are there any parts that are not available for DIY owners?
@snowman72344 жыл бұрын
I realize this video is ancient by now but I'm curious, what do technicians think of the Rocket machines' durability and reliability? Where do you folks put your money?
@ricardordg34434 ай бұрын
2019 Rocket Giotto uses 26 & 22 wrench
@seff56772 жыл бұрын
problem i have with my synchronika is the bottom valve when you push lever down to end a shot its always stiff on that bottom lever inside the cam at 3:40. I cant figure out how to make it smooth after opening the lever / closing when its touching that bottom valve
@arturgrabczewski38162 жыл бұрын
I have a Rocket espresso Giotto from 2004 - water tank model/vibration pump - model with half moon pressure gauge. This machine has not been used for the last 14 years or so I turned the machine on and all appeared to be fine (I did not pull a shot) Then I checked steam wand (was fine) and then hot water nozzle and it was fine and the water was coming out of it but then after that the machine wanted to collect the water from the tank to the boiler which of course is normal But despite the noise (rather louder than I would expect knowing rockets) nothing was happening. It kept making noise and the pump was working but now water was collected and the sound did not stop until I turned the machine off. What could be wrong with the machine?
@whoislongy18493 жыл бұрын
I know this is a old video now but need help, would this solve my heavy clunk just before the brew leaver gets to the top and it starts brewing ?? don't want to break my new head already its about 3-4 weeks old cleaned once so I just found out not good to use chemical cleaner on the regular either but cleaned once in a month with pully coffee cleaner
@SovereignVoid Жыл бұрын
Where do I get these gaskets and lube at? (sorry just not handy)
@gerardloboblanco988210 жыл бұрын
Hello from Bordeaux (France) Great video but zooming on cam position after greasing is fuzzy. I must specify that down valve must be pressed and top valve must be output. Thank you.
@Espressotec10 жыл бұрын
Correct after a shot, or sitting idle the drain valves on the bottom are held open. When the lever is lifted for brewing, the top brew valve is pushed up allowing access to the heat exchanger.
@Espressotec11 жыл бұрын
Hey John Brinkman, we've never had to remove the screw. If it's difficult to re-insert the cam we loosen the bottom valve assembly. But if it's inserted and the screw fits back in place then it should work normally. Thanks for the view and the comment.
@scoobywrxracer7 ай бұрын
Where do I get the gaskets
@PostExpert3 жыл бұрын
Using an adjustable wrench might not work on Rocket machines (I own a R58) since they are thicker than a normal fixed wrench. The thickness makes it almost impossible to fit the wrenches both at the same time.
@JohnBrinkman11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great guide! Really helps a lot to see someone else doing it before attempting myself. I battled to get the bar with the cam back in place until I removed the screw visible at 2:57, refitted the bar and then rotated it 180Deg. Is that ok? It looks like a grub screw to stop the cam from turning too much but just wanted to check,
@HoshPak3 жыл бұрын
This is a rookie question: I have backflushed my machine with detergent today, for the first time I own it. The lever started squeaking after 2 of 5 flushes but it disappeared again after the machine cooled down and I pulled the lever a few times. Is this normal? And when would be the time I definitely need to take it apart and grease the components? It's my first E61 machine and I am a little worried.
@ISNIP3DOJ2 жыл бұрын
Any update? Just cleaned my rocket appartamento and the lever started being stiff and squeaking after the clean. Only about a year old
@dukman82172 жыл бұрын
@@ISNIP3DOJ I own a Rocket Appartamento myself. During backflushing with cleanser (JoeGlo) it gets a bit stiff and sqeaked, but after a few clean water flushes after the backflushing it would stop. It wasn't until a couple years after owning it I had to remove the lever and apply lube, as it would be stiff and sqeaky even when not backflushing.
@TheBallisticSerb4 жыл бұрын
My cam shaft is next to impossible to remove from the housing (barrel) 2:08 yours just popped out very easily
@Espressotec11 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the new machines will squeak since the machines are completely dry, this should go away shortly after you start using the machine. If the machine continues to squeak then some lubrication wouldn't hurt.
@jonmcmaster73935 жыл бұрын
My Rocket Machine is a workhorse and I don’t mind doing some maintenance once a year or so.
@Espressotec5 жыл бұрын
We think it's totally worth a bit of elbow grease, for an authentic Italian powerhouse that keeps on giving!
@bschena10 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. I just cleaned and re-lubed my Rocket. However, upon reassembly, the lever falls down a short distance when it is put in the full up/brew position. Did I reassemble incorrectly? I see now that you say that the lever should be installed in the preinfusion position...not sure if I did that...any thoughts? Otherwise, she's back working smoothly again. Do you sell the gasket and cam parts? I thinking I should buy a spare set for when it finally wears out.
@Espressotec10 жыл бұрын
A worn gasket, worn cam, or over lubrication could cause that. If after some use the lever still falls then I would suggesting both the cam and the gaskets available on our online store (SKU: 5262 & 1281)
@bschena10 жыл бұрын
Espressotec Thanks! Do you have a part number for the "main part" (26mm wrench) you remove at 1:50 in the video? Mine's a bit buggered up, so I'm thinking of replacing that too. Any recommendations on lube to use? Cheers!
@Espressotec10 жыл бұрын
bschena Unfortunately we do not sell the other parts online and only stock them for repairs. As for lube, most high temperature food safe grade lubricant should be fine.
@koaminsamudera2357 жыл бұрын
thanks for video.Please advise what brand of grease can be used.thanks
@Espressotec7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reaching out! Our Technicians use G-Man, an FDA-fpproved dielectric grease, in the shop. We highly recommend it, as it does such a good job. You can buy it here: www.espressotec.com/food-safe-lubricant-fda-approved-8939/
@koaminsamudera2357 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your advice.
@Espressotec7 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure!
@natarajaniyer24432 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy gaskets ?
@mikedegraaf930510 жыл бұрын
David: Great video. I followed the video to the letter (or so I thought) on my ECM Giotto, but when I reassembled, for some reason the handle does not go to a vertical down position. Looking at the handle from the side, it appears to be at a 7:00 or 7:30 position (on a clock dial). I'm not sure what the issue is. Do you have any ideas?
@Espressotec10 жыл бұрын
When re-inserting the lever shaft, the cam at the end will have to depress both upper and lower drain valves. I'd suggest re-assembling and after a few attempts the cam should be sitting against the grouphead.
@mikedegraaf930510 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I think when I have inserted it out was only depressing the lower valve. That makes sense to me now.
@Espressotec10 жыл бұрын
Mike DeGraaf When the lever is vertical it will only press the lower valve but as it if lifted up, it will start to depress the upper valve only. www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/e61-group-espresso-machine-detailed-interior-schematics-t397.html
@esbenrasmussen42898 жыл бұрын
My e61 brew lever won't stay in the "Off" position (vertical). When I turn it down it springs back to just before middle position, about 20-30 degrees back out towards me. It has done this a couple of times and then the problem went away. But now it can't stay locked. Do you have any ideas as to what the problem might be? And thanks for the instructional videos, a really great initiative : )
@Blute728 жыл бұрын
My machine has the same problem. Did you fix it??
@esbenrasmussen42898 жыл бұрын
you need to replace the cam lever and maybe also the 3 valves inside. Until you do that you might fix it by back flushing with detergent, but this will keep the metal grinding away at the worn edges so YMMV and it might not be healthy for the machine, although I doubt it would make problems for after the replacement
@Blute728 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Back flushing didn't help. Will take it apart and inspect.
@jeromemartucci1117 жыл бұрын
I have a Giotto Rocket which I purchased January 2011. The Serial Number is 20100200316. I would like to replace the gaskets and faulty parts in the Brew Head. Can you identify the parts and possibly supply the parts?
@Espressotec7 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerome! Best to contact us directly 604-244-7989 and the parts dept can help you directly thx!
@timicanada4 жыл бұрын
Is there a link to buy the parts (gaskets, camshaft, valves etc)
@Espressotec4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the question. Here's where you can find all our Rocket parts: www.espressotec.com/parts/shop-by-brand/rocket/
@Espressotec4 жыл бұрын
You can also email service.care@espressotec.com to ask specific questions about the parts you need. Hope to hear from you!
@procore1235 жыл бұрын
Why do you throw things?
@MrBahBZ2 жыл бұрын
A blind man with no hands could have shot this video better.