ACS Vesuvius Evo Leva
Paolo has been helping me with a problem from Sunday to Tuesday this week. But has gone quiet since.
A few thoughts for evo2 and vostok owners who have the solenoid valve to dump the remaining water at the desired shot end .
The burning question “ how often should i back flush”.
The simple answer. Its not really necessary!!
4th december 2024 i had a look at the back of the shower screen and inside the cylinder.
30th march 2025, this is what i found.
Gave it a quick clean anyway
This is a minimum 3 shots per day so approx 350 shots minimum without doing anything but pull shots.
The bottom piston seal was in need of a smear of molykote.
Lever Action was smooth this morning. its silky smooth now again!!
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
I have a little leak from where the 90-degree fitting comes out of the boiler and goes into the copper pipe, once I take it out what would be the proper sealant to use. Thanks in advance for your help. 
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Ptfe tape is about the best.
Ive never had anything remotely similar though so could he wrong 🤪
You need a medium weight tape.
Do not be tempted to over tighten the fitting.
If its tight and just past the 90 degree spot you need start again with more tape. Count how many wraps so you get it right the second time.
Will say this again as it is important. DO NOT be tempted to over tighten it or you will regret it!!
Simple fix. Big mistake if you get it wrong 😎😂
Will answer your next question tomorrow about how to remove it. Its easy btw . BUT Do NOT try to do anything with the back of the valve the pipe goes to .
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
Adrianmsmith Thanks for that, I pretty much thought it would be thread tape, but pays to do it properly the first time.
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Maybe not so obvious but prior to working on it, after making a coffee(!) turn the power off and draw quite a bit of water from the boiler through the water valve.
Having studied it i thought it looked like a lot of work to remove the pipework in to the elbow . And as i said above, my opinion, do not think of removing the pipework from the back of the valve .
My solution . Drain as above . Turn machine on its side and LOOSEN the 3 nuts (dont remove them) just enough to give enough slight movement to get the pipe out of the elbow
I tightened the 3 nuts and replaced the bottom around 3 weeks later 🤪
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
Also use an appropriate sized spanner on the FLATS of the elbow -don’t grip near the thread.
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Adrianmsmith I’m not sure if we are on the same page, the fitting that is slightly leaking is the one on top of the boiler, with the copper pipe coming out of it.
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Grunta same page, same book. 🤔🤗
Sleep on it. 😁
I will read tour alternative solution with interest and possibly egg on my face……
And dont forget to remove the nut on the adjacent elbow as per picture.
P.s. copper isnt as flexible as polyethylene.
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
All sorted, I know what you were saying, thanks for the help
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Ok, so it was just the olive not sealing and required ⅓ turn on the nut to seal it?
I guess theres 2 sides to evert elbow 😂😂😂 sorry!!!
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
Adrianmsmith No, it was the threaded piece that went into the top of the boiler, with the copper pipe coming out the other end.
Ah OK, good you got it fixed. out of interest, im intrigued how you removed it, assuming my method was not necessary. Maybe the production units ae a different arrangement for the plumbing?
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
There was just enough flex to very slowly get the pipe out of the fitting. As you say the plumbing maybe different on mine.
Thats good to know. I had to create the flex as described . Was otherwise rock solid 💪🏼 😁
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
Does anyone have a parts diagram for the boilers on the ACS evo leva2, I fixed my first hissing steam leak, but now I have another sound somewhere like the first hissing steam sound, but very hard to pinpoint it.
Grunta Does anyone have a parts diagram for the boilers on the ACS evo leva2, I fixed my first hissing steam leak, but now I have another sound somewhere like the first hissing steam sound, but very hard to pinpoint it.
Paulo will have the cad of the boilers and their fittings, he should be able to send you a screenshot….send an e-mail to Maria, NOT Paolo.
I’m intrigued how that will help you when you have all the information you require with the machine right in front of you.
A steam leak is easier to find with the machine heating and cooling, not simply idling
Ade Smith. ACS Evo Leva v2. Kafatek Flat max 2, ssw 2024. Mazzer Philos, Craig Lyn HG-1 prime., WW key mk1.
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A dentist mirror or a tissue should help, if you haven’t already.