ACS Vesuvius Evo Leva

DenisS

Just to make things clear, my friends machine that leaks had the rod nut that compresses the springs all the way tightened and that is how the machine came out of the factory, the nut was all the way to the end of the thread, so no way you can move it more/compress the springs more to change the position of the gaskets upwards.

He did not took it apart, he did not use it excessive, it was used for 2 shots a day in 8 months. His water is RO (40 ppm). So even if my theory is not right about the spring twisting and moving the piston away on one side from the bore (there is a video up by someone and you can see the piston is not in the center when it comes back) the machines should not leak or need new gaskets after 8 months. The idea of this machine was to have less gaskets that are prone to failure and to not need replacements every 6-12 months, so please dont make me mad and fix it.

DavecUK

DenisS Hopefully he is in contact with ACS.

LMSC

DenisS there is a video up by someone and you can see the piston is not in the center when it comes back

That was my video. The piston is at the centre; as I wrote above, it was the angle at which the clip was filmed with my iPhone selfie camera!
The affected users should check this out, actually. 😊

DenisS e machines should not leak or need new gaskets after 8 months. The idea of this machine was to have less gaskets that are prone to failure and to not need replacements every 6-12 months

This is bizzare and strange. I agree, the lower gasket should last longer.

Cuprajake

@LMSC the basket came in from blue cafe

It fits the pf fine and locks into the group, its a tiny bit different from stock

My stock basket has a slight convex bottom and rocks while the new sits flat

Also hole patterns different.

Here are some pics side by side

Tamper fits the same in both, mines 54mm

LMSC

Cuprajake Another imitation. Let’s know how the shots are. Did you ask the previous owner to check? he would have also got a double spoiled portafilter with a basket.

Cuprajake

Stock on the left

Cuprajake

Yeah i asked adam, but he’s moving atm so i didn’t want to pester.

I will try it tomorrow, the stock basket is well made.

Its hard to find a correct one

LMSC

All of them are imitations. ACS can help source the original stock double.

Hugonl37

Subtle bump..

Stevebee

Hugonl37 I’ve got the Vesuvius style wand, on my Vesuvius, and the Vostok style on the Leva. No real difference in performance. The Vostok is way better for larger jugs with more room to work. It can be a bit tight on the V. Ghost steaming is easier on the Vostok also as it’s easier to set the height you want as it’s flexible. For home use though either is fine.

Cuprajake

I dont think it matters regarding the steam wand

Hugonl37

Stevebee

Thank you. Ok so steam quality wise no difference, that is good to hear.

Cuprajake

I have the mantis wands so theres plent space 😂

Cuprajake

Tried my light roast today, dialed in on the first try😁

First shot i did 86/90 second 90/98

First shot was bright, not to acidic with strawberry. Second shot mellowed the acidity but kept the strawberry. 16.5g in stock basket

LMSC

Cuprajake First shot i did 86/90 second 90/98

Which one of the two do you like Jake? Thx

Cuprajake

Im really impressed with the leva, for me its been the final step in espresso.

Its allowed me to push into lighter roasts, without being too bright/acidic.

Im still exploring temperature. My main issue is, i make my drink with the mrs, so need to settle on a temp that works as an average for both beans

LMSC

Cuprajake You don’t need to, actually. 2C difference is probably the max between two cups. I haven’t timed it. You should be there to pull your shot, if you make hers’ first. 😊

Hugonl37

Cuprajake

How long does it take to stabilize on a different temperature? I like to switch from medium-dark roast for cappu directly over to very light roast for espresso, or the other way round.. how long would one have to wait in between? Does it take longer to cool down (grouphead?) or does it take longer to heat up?

LMSC

I just timed it. I made a cold coffee with a medium-dark roast for my daughter - 92/100. My cold coffee is a medium light with temp settings at 94/100. The group took 26.67s from 92 to 94.

Cuprajake

The group heats and cools quickly, 5 mins, less to hear up

The boiler takes longer to cool down, it was a good 10mins to go down. Again heats up in minutes.

LMSC

That’s why I always make my coffee later! However, I have never seen it taking that much time to heat up. Whether it is group or the brew, the cooling is about a minute to minute and a half per 1C on my machine.

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