The Cremina may not be perfect for everyone, but Olympia Express had a vision for what it should be, and the Cremina has achieved that vision to perfection. Olympia Cremina - First Shots- Frustrated. by naked-portafilter (original poster) October 15th, 2017, 2:12 pm, #6: This doesn't require a copper crush washer on the steam to hold the valve in place. First, I was stopped immediately because 1) I had no tools and 2) the steel pins that hold the lever in place were frozen in place. To solve #1, I ordered some basic tools online which included a basic metric wrench set, a set of hex-key screw drivers, circlip pliers, and a hook-and-pick set (links are at the bottom of the article). Legal disclaimer and copyright: This content Install the new seal and seat all around the edge with your past the plane of the seal face. To prevent this from ever happening again, I replaced the stock steel pins with screw-on brass pins made by Creativewerk, who sells them on Etsy (Link). Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Indications: water dripping from wand, steam escaping around Of course, if you let the machine rest, it will return to its optimal idle temperature. This document covers the full rebuild process, From what I'm able to tell (so far), it's just cosmetic damage, although it took a decent scratch and dent on a corner of the machine. Location: Santa Monica, California, US, Full Orphan Espresso rebuild gasket and seal kit was installed/performed. It's delivered with the piston pressure kit. I plan to do so tonight to see if there are any improvement! However, shipping it via FedEx or UPS is something I'd rather not do. I would pay much money for a tool like that. brass socket. You need to be a registered customer to order this product. How hot was too hot? }. However, when I have the kit from OE, I will replace this gasket with the proper one. If you want laboratory-level precision so that you can reliably reproduce temperature differences of 2 degrees Celsius and compare pressure at 6 bar vs 8 bar the Cremina will frustrate you. 41 watchers, 0.2 new watchers per day, 238 days for sale on eBay. Thanks for the info Gabor! Note: these are very rough categories and you will need to experiment to get the proper extraction for any particular blend. the best part of the rebuild. For #2, I needed a bit more effort. The brass is much softer than your Rinse your portafilter under cold water a lock it into the group, wait 45 minutes and it should be ready to go. I'm located in central Ohio if that helps! Post This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. What to buy is a difficult question that depends on your personality, what you value in a home product, and how you plan to use it. Olympia Cremina Model 67 Gaskets, Seals & Parts, OLYMPIA MAXIMATIC / COFFEX / LIVIETTA PARTS, Vintage Espresso Machine Schematics & Manuals, Vintage Hand Grinders - Museum, Info & Restoration. Some may recommend descaling, but that is only necessary if you dont use soft and filtered water. No backflusing is required. Like any good scientist, I doubled down on data. benefit to the prospective rebuilder. It seems like every type of coffee equipment nowadays is touted with big marketing promises, Indigogo campaigns, fancy slogans, new tech, and loud boxes. 2) You can adjust the temperature easily. Out of Stock - Please inquire for availability. Most reliable brand of espresso machines? scratched panel will ruin your whole day. Tools Required: small screwdriver or seal tool. I have not order the gasket kit from Orphan Espresso so I decided to find a similar size from my part box and fortunately it works and no leaks happens. Therefore I decided to complete the grouphead rebuild and see if this was sufficient to restore function. The Cremina basically has 4 separate rebuildable systems: steam This type uses the copper crush washer beneath the nut which acts as a cap on the steam faucet (which protrudes through the bar). Handmade in Switzerland with a cult following to boot. Parts for your Olympia Cremina, Club, and Maximatic Espresso Machine. You are the salt of the earthYou are the light of the world Olympia Express Cremina 67 Espresso Machine + Moca Grinder Orphan Espresso Kit, Olympia Express Cremina 67 Espresso Machine + Moca Grinder Orphan Espresso Kit 2, Olympia Express Cremina 67 Espresso Machine + Moca Grinder Orphan Espresso Kit 3, Olympia Express Cremina 67 Espresso Machine + Moca Grinder Orphan Espresso Kit. become confused and end up with a few leftover parts, always a bad sign. You need to be a registered customer to order this product. installing seals, miscellaneous items such as small wood dowels in case of a Daily maintenance is minimal. This Home-Barista thread detailing a complete restoration of a Cremina by Steve Robinson here may be of interest. Not only does this seal chaser or screwdriver (there is a shoulder inside the cap which this seal Youll learn to treat espresso as an experience, much like some audiophiles enjoy vinyl records over digital music. This guide is based on our thumbnail pictures - click on the photo to see a larger view! But then I ordered some lighter roasted espresso from Temple Coffee Roasters and the fun began. Gaskets, seals, and replacement parts to repair, refurbish, and keep your Olympia Express Cremina Model 67 machine in working order! Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. Other times one feels "it is time" for a In the right hand picture you can see the asbestos insulation on the boiler. shortcut the removal of the old hard washer but seems to provide enough heat to Rather simple I may say and the quality of the component again is excellent. JOIN OUR COFFEE CLUB & GET FREE SHIPPING. Remove the white knob center disc by pushing aginst one edge Full Orphan Espresso rebuild gasket and seal kit was installed/performed. surgeon.have a nice clean work area to begin, as it will get cluttered and At World of Coffee Budapest we had great chat with Doug and Barb about the meaning of life in general about levers and manual grinders of course. After the Cremina is warm, you can pull about two espresso shots before you need to actively try to cool the group. This should pop up the opposite edge.you can use a small I have made some incredible dark roast extractions with no pre-infusion and gentle lever pulls. Remove the knob screw with large flat tip screwdriver. Anyone who read my first review (linked HERE) knows that I wrote it during the honeymoon phase of ownership, those giddy days that are familiar to any bona fide espresso nerd who gets a new piece of equipment in the house. Everything You Need to Know About Robusta Coffee, Everything You Need to Know About Arabica Coffee, From the farm to your cup: The long winding road of coffee beans. We proudly support our troops and the 2nd Amendment.Our coffee is rigorously selected and meticulously roasted to provide YOU with America's Best Small Batch Coffee. Pull Knob out with fingers (may seem a bit stuck). Notes: All screws, bolts and nuts loosen conter Home-barista.com is also good resource with lots of Cremina restoration/repair projects. soak the screw and socket overnight in penetrating oil, then try again. valve and front stainless panel screws, wood, plastic or rubber mallet..for driving out but will hinder assembly. This is not a new machine. We offer ONLY the UNIVERSAL kit for full rebuilds which covers all machines. This Cremina is a 1974 model and the boiler has been properly stripped. How often should I change the seals - just in case or to prevent a problem? You could just try and contact any espresso machine service that you can find near you to see if they could fix your machine. Even better, if you keep a small cup handy to catch the drippings from the extraction after you remove your espresso cup, nothing at all will collect into the drip tray. top brass main steam channel, 15mm open end wrench.for steam wand and steam to boiler have rags on hand as well as a container for small parts. Espresso can be a hobby and a passion, cultivated with time and practice like any other form of art. connection on some machines. have your new parts on hand and readyit's installing the new stuff that is Install the valve bibb washer. Reference orphanespresso.comOffer local pickup. knob, knob difficult to close or will not close. This Cremina is a 1974 model and the boiler has been properly stripped. The Model 67 runs from the oldest Cremina up to the Model 96 (very rare, seldom seen mid 1990's machine) The year of your machine is designated by the first 2 numbers of the serial number badge. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. screwdriver and can be ruined quite easily leaving you with no screw to replace. There were ton of tan and sticky substance; I think these are the greese that the previous owner used to lube the piston. No doubt there are other excellent espresso machines on the market, made with good materials and having plenty of features. The ten-minute Cremina Group Service video on Olympias Facebook page documents every step of the process. I powered on the machine and the lights came on and the boiler began to steam through the open hole to the grouphead. I tried filling the boiler with a descaling solution but ultimately I had to remove the boiler base and poke the scaled up tube clear. out the seal (holding the valve body with a pliers). Simply put, if I had to give up every piece of coffee equipment I own except for one, I would hold onto the Cremina. Our Service Center is located at 2334 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458, For Information regarding new Olympia Espresso Machines -. following tool kit: If your machine has an unknown maintenance history you are They both have been restored (paint and new power cords) but have been used since restoration and, therefore, may have minor flaws. coasts in the socket. This is one of the killer features of the Cremina the ability to gently preinfuse your coffee for however long you want and then pull an espresso at whatever pressure you want. Post Some of it might have even make it into the boiler I'm afraid. If you Aside from piston lubrication, which I plan to do every 912 months, and piston seal replacement (which hasnt been needed yet at month 18), Im not aware of any other required maintenance. Steam faucet attaches to the frame of the machine, and uses a tube. Steam escaping at cap. How often do I need to descale my machine? I have found that I can use the Cremina for weeks without needing to wipe down the grating or empty the drip tray. I resisted a thermometer for a long time, but eventually I realized that they are quite discreet, and that it would help me learn how best to use the machine. 4) Preinfusion is (almost) everything. At that point I had entirely disassembled the entire machine in search of the problem. If you want a machine that will serve a large crowd or keep lattes flowing at a Christmas party, the Cremina is not your machine (for this Olympia Express makes the Maximatic, which can go on making drinks back-to-back for hours). The problem is it might not have been foodsafe greese and he have applied way too much of it. This isnt just another kitchen appliance. loosen the screw at the same time. Also, you can have it shipped via uShip.com (fully recommend it) and have someone transport/hand-deliver it with care. Initially, I had trouble dialing in the Dharma espresso blend and after a few tries nothing would work and the brass group of the machine was clearly too hot to use. Post to get both the old washer and the screw out in one step. 12mm open end wrench for steam to boiler connection on some Rebuilding an Olympia Cremina 67 Espresso My lever feels jumpy, draggy, jerky, what is wrong? approaching a blank page. wand valve, group with piston, boiler, and sight glass. Pull knob straight off, sometimes helped by a wiggling motion. Post Vintage Espresso Machine Schematics & Manuals, Olympia Cremina Model 67 Gaskets, Seals & Parts, OLYMPIA MAXIMATIC / COFFEX / LIVIETTA PARTS, Vintage Hand Grinders - Museum, Info & Restoration. 3) You must manage the temperature if you want to pull multiple shots in a row. (*Note: I'm only interested in selling them together.) I decided not to do a complete restoration to how the machine looked when it left the factory. The Cremina proved to be a pleasure to work on, all the components are of extremely high quality and it was easy enough to take off the grouphead with just the allen key. 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Youll learn how pre-infusion affects light and dark roasts differently. ring. So I'm looking for someone in my area who is experienced with restoration, but I figured I should reach out here and see if anyone here knows someone who is great at this stuff. Don't forget your Dow 111 Lubricant -Recommendedby Olympia Express! Indications: Seal hard when probed with finger or screwdriver. The two best resources are the Orphan Espresso webpage, and the Olympia Express Facebook page. machines. I think I've found a couple people so far on HB that have said they could help. Your "inserting the piston" photo makes it look like there's some sort of sleeve that compresses the seals and makes it easy to install, as with automotive piston rings. No solenoid valve to wash with detergent. helpful, though annoying, to take pictures of critical assemblies before you each area can be rebuilt by itself without approaching the others. Orphan Espresso has a ton of content on their website and YouTube for service/repair/restore. Remove the small brass screw on the end which holds the flat full rebuild to get the entire machine up to top operating condition and I ordered the rebuild gasket kit from. This tripped me up for quite a while in the early days. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings. Post Both function as they should. 30mm open end wrenchfor top boiler nut (if too tight), They have a good selection of OEM parts, and if you don't see what you need, contact them, they can order parts from Switzerland if the particular part is not on their website. Enjoy the feeling of finger tip control as you tightend the good fit and minimized possibility of damage to the machine we recommend the For very light roasts, a short group flush can pull the temperature up to 8285C. And in a few cases there are more than one possible part - depending on your machine, so be SURE you're looking at the right part! Not to worry, I will have it sparkling clean when I'm done with it! by RockyIII September 11th, 2017, 4:48 pm, #3: My routine was identical every day, and therefore the machine delivered very repeatable, and very good, results. I can put it in a box. Super high amount watching. And as an artists tool it doesnt get much better than the Cremina. I didnt know the answers, but I was desperate to get back to the great results I had come to expect. wrench, a couple of screwdrivers, a hammer and a 5mm hex allen wrenchor There are 2 main types of machines - approximately 1982 & earlier, and approximately 1983 and newer. No wet, soupy mess that you may get with some pump machines. Olympia Cremina Routine Maintenance & Troubleshooting FAQ. Replace cap and enjoy the soft cushy feeling.not But, because the machine is small that will take time and youll need to speed up the process if you want to make a few drinks. We are the official Service Center for Olympia Espresso Machines located in New York. If I do need to descale, how do I do it, and what do I use? LMWDP #581 . May your roasts, grinds, and pulls be the best! Here are some other videos on YouTube showing how unique and great these handmade machines are:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H71HXxeqSUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6DNgULIOKkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1YD4bsIQk, 1977 Olympia Express Cremina Lever Espresso Machine Brown Good Condition. fits in). When I replaced the grouphead and filled the boiler the glass water level tube did not fill. Very old seals may be The parts that Orphan Espresso sells are usually of their own design and not OEM, but they are just as good. Depending on the extent, Creminas are straightforward to work on if you are a DIY type. are having trouble holding the rotating socket while you try to turn the screw and all its parts are copyrighted, all If I have a very dark espresso bean I experiment with lowering the group temperature by locking in a cold portafilter and pull a shot at 7075C. This machine is a manual lever espresso machine, handmade in Switzerland. It was a glowing review, full of praise for the machine, its beautiful design, and the magical drink that it delivers. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. And you may find it My experiments with Temple and Tim Wendelboes coffee forced me to learn more about both espresso and my Cremina. They both have been restored (paint and new power cords) but have been used since restoration and, therefore, may have minor flaws. And Approach the task like a Seller: fafepictures (386) 100%, Obviously cleaning, descaling, polishing Install the new O ring and apply thin coat of DOW 111 to the Olympia Cremina 67 - this schematic has clickable position numbers - clicking will take you to the appropriate part. bibb washer in place. We believe in America's Constitution and Freedom. Is there anything else inside the case that I need to maintain? Is the espresso still as good and still as easy? by naked-portafilter (original poster) October 17th, 2017, 7:42 am, #10: #1: Love podcasts or audiobooks? by wsfarrell October 15th, 2017, 2:25 pm, #7: piston/dispersion screen and loosening/tightening nuts, 5mm hex wrench (allen)for group mounting cap bolts and I can put it in a box. I initially ordered just the grouphead gaskets and had to order the boiler gasket and copper crush washers separately. How to I change the Pressure Switch Setting? These ideas are just starting points to help point you in the right direction. with parts inspection, cleaning, descaling and reassembly. If you begin with mass-market beans that are more than 2-weeks from roasting, you may find yourself frustrated with inconsistent results and bitter coffee.
Every machine we have rebuilt so far has this leak, making the repair task evident. A simple task.pry out the old seal, or cut out if needed. metric sets, snap ring pliers..for piston pin clips and rod seal If it does not In the 2020 pandemic lockdown, I was making coffee for just myself, twice per day. too tight.that was the old one! Olympia Cremina Model 67 Gaskets, Seals & Parts, OLYMPIA MAXIMATIC / COFFEX / LIVIETTA PARTS, Olympia Cremina Rebuild Instructions Part 1, Olympia Cremina Rebuild Instructions Part 2, Olympia Cremina Rebuild Instructions Part 3, Olympia Cremina Rebuild Instructions Part 4, Faema Faemina Espresso Machine Rebuild Tips & Photos, Vintage Espresso Machine Schematics & Manuals, Vintage Hand Grinders - Museum, Info & Restoration. Honestly, my La Pavoni Euripicolla pulls much better shots than this. It did not matter how much I vary coffee type used, the dosage or the grind setting, the coffee was lacking, crema was lacking and while some shot taste okay, they did not blow my mind. The makers realized that computer boards, smartphone apps, and blinking lights would detract from their design; so, they focused improvements over the years on better materials, stainless steel frames and casings, and high standards. repair issues involve the big 4. Confused about basket size for "standard" espresso. The Cremina could do no wrong and I was having too much fun to notice if it did. and general housekeeping should be done on all parts before assembly, and this The Cremina is the soul of espresso-making reduced to its most essential elements; excellent materials, precision craftsmanship, and minimalism elevated to art. The Olympia Cremina was built to last, therefore it was designed Please remember - there are MORE parts available than are on this schematic! How many espressos can you make before it gets too hot? 110v. Handmade in Switzerland with a cult following to boot. If you have damaged the slot, then try a plier to hold the head So, it's time to get to work so let's start with an easy problem, and in the case of lever machines this generally means a point source If you spend just a little time understanding temperature management, you will be making great coffee quite quickly. So I disassembled the group head and these are all the components that the group head is composed of. Olympia Express Cremina 67 Espresso Machine + Moca Grinder Orphan Espresso Kit. Sign in|Recent Site Activity|Report Abuse|Print Page|Powered By Google Sites, I am be undertaking the rebuild of an Olympia Cremina 67 Club Espresso machine. We have Unfortunately, the gasket was damaged when I took the group head out. Once this was complete the machine worked! Here is a copy of an original Olympia Cremina Instruction Brochure: Olympia Cremina Model 67 Gaskets, Seals & Parts, OLYMPIA MAXIMATIC / COFFEX / LIVIETTA PARTS, Vintage Espresso Machine Schematics & Manuals, Vintage Hand Grinders - Museum, Info & Restoration. Approach all stainless panels with care, as a On the other hand, Ive coaxed some incredible chocolate-fruit flavors from lighter roasted beans with 15 second pre-infusions. Copyright 2008-2022 PicClick Inc. All Rights Reserved. A new Cremina sells for $3800 and their current Moca grinder sells for $1800. Make sure your screwdriver bit is a perfect fit in this slot. There are no reverse threaded bolts. One enormous advantage of the Cremina, indeed of any small lever machine, is the cleanliness and low day-to-day maintenance. My 2020 Cremina has an idle group temperature of about 7880C after one hour (or after three hours), when the thermometer is attached to the group just where the group bell curves away from the brass section that attaches it to the boiler. one.. Go to Olympia Cremina Rebuild Instruction Manual Part 2 for Group, and Piston Seals, 17mm open end wrench.for the large nuts on sight glass and I just took delivery of a '76 Cremina today, and unfortunately it's taken some knicks in shipping. Yeah, problem with that is that their wait time is 12+ weeks and it might get damaged in shipping again. rights reserved. will not be specifically mentioned in the instructions. However, shipping it via FedEx or UPS is something I'd rather not do. slightly "buried" in the surface of the rubber seal with no parts sticking up rock hard, instead of chipping out the old seal we used a propane torch to burn The Ebay Cremina that I received a few weeks was in excellent condition cosmetically yet it proved to be quite a challange to pull good shots with it. If the grind is right, and you havent overheated the machine, that simple recipe will deliver a tasty coffee. But now that the Cremina and I have seen each other every morning, trudged through months of frustrating zoom calls, celebrated dinner parties, changed jobs, argued, fought, and made-up, do we still get along as well as we did in those first months? But every now and then you get the priviledge to use a product that has something more; that ephemeral sprinkling of magic that elevates it to heirloom status. Levers are very clean to use. hard and brittle, almost appearing to be metallic and may need to be chipped or clockwise (CCW) and tighten clockwise (CW). personal experience rebuilding these machines and will hopefully be of some Because a small volume of air is pushed through the coffee at the end of the extraction, the grounds in the portafilter are usually dry and knock out in a clean block. I did full rebuild on my 30+ year old Cremina and Maximatic without much trouble at all. There were no leaks or problems with the espresso, but I decided it was a good opportunity to learn more about the machine and disassemble the group and the lever mechanism to do a deep cleaning and lubrication. Olympia Express Cremina Espresso Machine Manual Instructions taking the machine down to its basic components, cleaning, and reassembly but Follow that exactly and you have everything you need to know. Post wooden stick for more leverage if need be.. True? The screw head should be I highly recommend this upgrade because it will simplify your workflow if you ever need to do this again, although the screw-on pins dont have the mechanical charm of circlips. My grinder was a Niche Zero at the time and I was using mostly medium to dark roasted espresso beans. Here are some other videos on YouTube showing how unique and great these handmade machines are:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H71HXxeqSUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6DNgULIOKkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1YD4bsIQk Note about copper crush washers & teflon washer: Depends on exactly which conformation you have, but generally, there are 2 types of Cremina - one has a square bar across the top of the frame where one side goes to the pressure safety valve andsightglass, and the other side goes to the steam faucet. FROM ROAST TO CUP AND NOTHING ELSE IN BETWEEN, Become an SMS member and get exclusive offers. Should I keep extra seals on hand 'just in case'? They are stunning. I had nothing to complain about and nothing to push me to learn more or do more. They are stunning. Since this is intact and not flaking or crumbling I decided it was probably safer to leave it alone than try to remove it. Inserting the piston with that sleeve is an easy play and no stress at all for the gaskets. Post The Pressure safety valve can use either the copper crush washer or the teflon washer (we find the teflon easier to use). other incidental seal replacements such as the boiler cap gasket, but most Olympia Cremina steam valve repair or replace? screw VERY tight and difficult to remove. Clean the brass valve, inspect all parts. What should I do, if anything, about the lever pins & yoke? break free after a conservative effort on your part chip or cup out the seal and Ships to: US, gasket (flat sealing element) or a seal (3 dimensional sealing element), along Most times one is approaching a specific Scale usually does not interfere with disassembly What do I need to do to maintain the group? and turn it out (then off to the store and hope to find that special little with a finger. Tools Required: 17mm wrench, large flat tip screwdriver, small flat tip screwdriver, seal chaser. They are both from the 1970's, offering a beautiful vintage look to any kitchen with a modern red finish. The rest is just tweaking to get you 10% closer to perfection. Item: 233092989737 My boiler cap sputters - what is wrong with it? Of course, there a few The underside of the group head looks pretty dirty isn't it? some combination of tools that you just happen to have lying around, but for While some of my notes above may seem complicated, the truth is that the Cremina, at heart, is the ultimate simple tool. begin since you may not be assembling the machine for a few days, long enough to Theres no question that, to me, this is one of the best machines on the market. See More. if needed and it is always good to have a skill knife handy. When James Hoffman released his glowing review of the Cremina, he said it was part of a journey, and that is a perfect way to describe it. by Tonefish October 17th, 2017, 12:40 pm. The lesson here is that I should have checked the pins as soon as the machine arrived and applied a bit of food-safe grease. R&R means Removal and Replacement. http://shop.olympia-express.ch/OMTD/Cremina67/Cremina67.htm, http://www.home-barista.com/levers/restoration-of-olympia-cremina-t464.html. This gasket & seal rebuild set consists of parts sourced & manufactured by Orphan Espresso, and has been used to successfully rebuild hundreds, if not thousands of Olympia Cremina Model 67 machines. I could walk you through the entire process of lubricating the group, but this is unnecessary because it is documented in several places online.
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