How to repair ULKA water pump

The most common problems with your ULKA water pump.

[@allesleiwand]

I wish there would be more people explaining things like you. Thanks for taking the time!

[@whispergb]

A seven year old video that's informative, detailed and still relevant. Nicely done, sir!

[@Roinn.]

I love how your english is not perfect, but yet you manage to explain this SO much better than any engineer ive met, thank you for this

[@نبضات-ظ3ه]

Thank you my dear! I’m from Saudi Arabia and I had a problem with the water pump and changed the O ring. Therefore, everything is fine now! Thank you again!

[@richgantner3632]

Thank you for the video. I'm enjoying a nice espresso because of your informative video!!!

[@julsh1843]

Waoou, thanks so much for your Video. The local repair shop couldn't even find where the problem was coming from. You are a star to take the time to post such detailed video. Well done

[@fredericksantini2796]

Thank you for the great explanation - I was able to bring my Saeco Intelia back to life! Wishing you all the best!

[@ianstutt8788]

Many thanks for your pump repair video's. My Miele CVA 620 has not been used for a few years and displayed the usual 'expel air' and a very noisy pump. Managed to extract the pump (quite difficult!) stripped down according to the video and I'm now enjoying my first cup of coffee for a long time. Great of you to share your knolwedge Milen.

[@sebastienrougier4999]

Very useful, I repair my pump! Thanks a lot!

[@SkyBlueGuy1]

Great video! I opened mine up today and the spring was indeed broken (as in your demo). Any idea what type of spring I would need to replace it?

[@pavelgpavlov]

Very nice video. Thank you. I disassembled and put back together my pump and now is working perfectly :)

[@rsnidjik]

Thank you, Milen. This is one of the most helpful espresso-machine-related clips on KZbin. Very clear presentation, lots of useful information.

[@johnmcclintock3276]

Thank you for this very informative video. I repaired my pump for £2.07 as opposed to having to purchase a complete pump. My Magnifica is now working quietly and properly. I am both delighted and relieved with the result. 👍😊

[@pompiliuservi1959]

Where find the ball? Thanks

[@user-ks2wz7bg4p]

Ebay

[@juangomez-to5nx]

Hello, thanks for you video. I have a coffee maker with low pressure. Firstly I clean all lines with (vinagre), secondly clear air with not improve pressure. And finally I checked the pump. It was working but I also change plastic ball by another (metallic bike ball). The pump, the oring was ok. Then try again to prepare coffee and not got to improve the pressure. If you have any idea? Thanks a lot. Kind regards

[@HadrienDorfman]

Thanks a lot for this, complete, instructive and clever thought 😌👌 and you have the same voice as me, without the french accent😂😂.. that was really funny to hear 😂🔥👌

[@johanneslinde4437]

What a great video. Thanks for taking your time explaining how it works, I just fixed my Philips Saeco Intelia machine thanks to you!! Nothing was broken, just the small rubber valve was stuck. :)

[@DoubleMonoLR]

Thanks for making this video, after disassembling and reassembling the water pump, I got an old carpet cleaner going again :)

[@reneschuller3489]

Thank you! You saved me the replacement cost of a pump. Back flow valve (mushroom valve) was stuck. Awesome Dude!

[@paulwary]

Nice video, but unless you have replacements for the balls, washers or springs, you still just have a broken pump.

[@swengross46]

Still, nice to know what's going on in there.

[@joligrunlaub3412]

You can buy spare parts on Ebay for this pump. But the pump is very cheap, it costs 15 €. So ist is only for enviroment saving when you repair it.

[@brunnhofervendingsystems1083]

HI! Many Thanks! Very helpful video!

[@mikepurcell01]

Thanks! The water pump on my carpet cleaner wasn't working. Although the internal mechanism was slightly different from what you show, the information you presented was spot on. The back flow preventer was stuck & easily fixable. You saved me $60!

[@vabbbene]

Thank you, Milen. I just fixed my Gaggia Classic which uses the same motor. The little ball got stuck and the motor went super quiet. Indeed, so easy to fix. 👍

[@austinado16]

Excellent video! Thank you for making it. I just purchased an espresso machine that had been in storage for years. The pump would not prime. I used a plastic syringe full of water, to force water through those check valves, by removing the filter from the water supply hose, and putting the syringe onto the hose. (I got the plastic syringe from a local drug store by asking them if they had syringes for giving pets medicine. This kind of syringe has no needle.) After the pump was force primed, it worked, but the flow was very low. I removed the pump, and took it apart as you show here. I found that small 9mm x 5mm x 2mm o-ring was hard as a rock. I replaced it with one from the plumbing department in the local hardware store, and now the pump delivers a lot of water! Saved myself $45.

[@maurelius6463]

Thank you Milen! I enjoyed learning about these pumps!

[@Romeowns]

Excellent video, very helpful. Thanks a bunch!

[@coralieching3058]

I almost threw my espresso machine out! Tore it apart wondering how to check the pump out! Thank you so much for this video which was very helpful.

[@dougwilson8477]

Watched your video, spent £3 on replacement ball and washer for the pump, coffee machine fixed!! Thank you very much for the clear and easy to follow help!!

[@andreaskugler9218]

What's the diameter of the ball? And what material? PTFE?

[@claudiodelorenzi583]

Thank you for your explanation! Very nice video!

[@TheBlackbelair]

Thanks for this detailed information! I have an '80's vintage Gaggia Coffee machine that is not pumping although the pump makes a loud noise when it is powered up. I will use this video to trouble-shoot the pump.

[@mbanta]

apologies if this is a silly question but can I test an ulka NME type 3 (120V-60hz, 16W) pump by plugging a cable into a 110V wall outlet and connecting the leads to the motor? Is that a valid test?

[@glebkorenzvit1745]

Thank you very much. Pump repaired.

[@mikeradford5630]

I have a problem with my Saeco Odea Go overheating, it emits steam from the brew head not water when dispensing. Eventually the boiler sensor/thermo switches will trip shutting off power to the boiler. Do you have a video of what I can look for or a direct contact where I can email you?

[@knoxi400]

Thank you for this helpful Video !

[@herzelaharon-ezer8293]

Hello Friend. I have seen your videos, the videos are great and clear to understand. Thank you very much for the investment in the information you give us customers. I would like to ask, if it is allowed to change the water pump to a more powerful pump in the Saco Royal coffee machine? There is an existing 48 watt pump, and I am thinking of changing to a 64 watt pump. I ordered a 48 watt pump from Ali Express and it doesn't have enough power... Maybe I have another mistake. I will ask for your opinion.. Thank you very much. With regards and admiration, Herzl

[@MoMadNU]

The CEME E410 in my Bosch coffee maker has lasted for 11 years. A new pump is close to the price of new appliance so RIP ULKA

[@alexandrev.3332]

Anybody now how to energize 24V 48W ulka pump with PWM DC 24V? I tried to make with mosfet but burns always. I tried to connect directly to a transformer 24VAC but don´t work, anybody have an idea? I need help to work with this pump

[@MichailTsatsanis]

Thank you so much, my milk steamer has a small 16W pump (Quickmill evolution 70 machine), and steam stopped coming out. I took the pump apart and put it back together, and now I have steam! You saved me a lot of hassle as this part was out of stock everywhere...

[@tg2451]

Great video, very helpful. Do you know if ULKA makes a pump that is compatible with Jura machines. So for example, similar to the Sysko HP4. 120v. Thanks!

[@headtungsram6920]

Nice video! Thank's for sharing all this informations. It's very helpful. I have Lavazza EP Mini coffee machine, but there is an EP4GW in it which does not have this little ball valve, there is a plastic piece inserted to the hole. It's making some strange noise during operation and in the same time the coffee flow drops. Do you have any idea? Can the rubber sealing cause this problem? It's a pretty new machine, only 9 months old.

[@ascorp3071]

Hello, great video. Please which ULKA pump i can use for syrup in cold unit. EP8 or different? Please help me. I have vending machine Zanussi Zenith with damage syrup from Fluidotech.

[@nicolacasali8304]

My Delonghi Magnifica is working again simply after taking the pump apart and putting it back together. You gave me the confidence to do it. I don't know exactly what the problem was, but it got it going. Thanks!

[@alopandur]

Hey Milen, THANKS man for detailed description and instructions. I am bit confused, where did the second ball (the smaller one) come from, I disassembled mine and do not have the second ball.. Know this video is old, but you might get this comment... Blagodarim...

[@ElectronDust]

Thanks so much for sharing! Great to learn about the ULKA water pump. Very informative!

[@ElectronDust]

I took my pump apart. You know what was the problem? The small glass ball got too small and was stuck. Just like you explained! Thank you!

[@K_N_44]

For the EC685 do you think i could replace the cema-ulka with regular ulka? Do they have any huge difference other than original sticker in the box? Also what symptoms did you have when pump was faulty? Dripping water from group head and low pressure in steam and brew?

[@ahmedfareezan1943]

I have a Delonghi ECP 35.31 and the problem is water not coming out from diffuser but after I took out diffuser and valve spring, the water runs through. The steamer works fine, plenty of pressure and I had service my water pump follow from your video instruction but still no luck.. should I change new water pump? Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHnKiWuHmrafmck

[@lukascapla8807]

If my pump vibrates, gets very hot fast and doesn't pump any water while it's not blocked, does it mean it's destroyed?

[@blind_rat5587]

we came from Europe (where the outlet is 220 V) to the US (where the outlet is 120 V) and i was wondering if i change the water pump will the saeco coffee machine work properly?

[@edtrbuza1107]

Milen, thank you for all of these videos. I have a Gaggia Synchrony. Sometimes it brews, sometimes it doesn't. I always get steam or water from the steam wand. Sometimes I go to brew a cup of coffee, it grinds the coffee, pump comes on for a second or two, then you only hear a quiet hum for about 10 seconds then it quits and the red light starts flashing. Think it's my pump?

[@tdd225222]

Milen, I replaced the pump on my Delonghi Magnifica 3300 and it worked great for months, now it suddenly made usual noises, different noises. I replaced the pump a second time and the problem persisted and no coffee come out. Any ideas what could be wrong?

[@sm25071982]

Thanks, one less water pump in the dumpster. I was just going to buy a new one as I did not think that could be repaired.

[@CplWonk]

Very useful video, helped me fix my DeLonghi. Appreciated!

[@huyenanhnguyen6143]

Thank you very much. I'll try 'cause my Delonghi doesnt work. I'll tell you the result later.

[@alutious]

I get water but only for a bit and it stops. if i don't have coffee pushed into the portafilter all the water comes out no problem. So it's definitely water pressure. So i expect it's either the internal spring, internal ball or most probably the small O-ring. I will also check the mushroom like valve with the smaller spring first. Thank you. I tried descaling twice and it didn't fix the problem. I wonder where I can order parts for this. It is a Delongi Dedica that i have used an incredible amount over a 5+ year period.

[@zikermu]

Thank you for your video which is well explained. As soon as I have repaired my coffee machine , I will drink a coffee to your health.

[@brianreyes1616]

Thank you sooooo much! I fixed my espresso machine using your video!

[@marcelohormeyll]

Great video!!! thanks for your pump class!

[@whateveritwasitis]

so, the bigger one is 240 volts not 120, but both 40 watts. so you can swap them out if you want more power ? replace the smaller with the larger as long as hoses line up?

[@whyArnold]

after 3 years, i finally got my coffee machine to work. Thank you soo much

[@kdigitalproductionservices6581]

Super Super Helpful and Useful. Thanks a lot man!

[@정재훈-b8f]

absolutely great video I've ever watch better than any other teacher or book

[@lq615]

Thank You, very informative and helpful

[@michaelcoceski5442]

Thank you 'brat'. Great video. Pozdrav do vas.

[@sszzt]

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video! I only wish I had seen it earlier as have I already ordered a new motor. Will try to repair the old one anyway and have a spare! hehe

[@randommusings48]

Hi there, do you know why the springs inside gets rusty? Wrong descaling liquid?

[@omegarepair-johnscreek2907]

Thank you! Good, helpful video.

[@SrinathAlapati]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@ptipupu]

Super, Merci. J'ai finalement trouvé qqn qui parlait encore plus mal anglais que moi ! 😉

[@sarcofrenia]

Hi bro, What is the difference between 1/1 and 2/1?

[@jagikhuman8264]

Very informative. Thanks

[@RawFitChris]

Does this also apply to the ULKA pump for a Delonghi dehumidifier? (model NME Type 3).

[@solaris1013]

Dzięki za film - odkurzacz naprawiony! :)

[@jimbob837]

Nice video/explanation. Well done.

[@roscored1000]

fixed in my case it was the mushroom was stuck, thanks mate fabulous

[@akeong3485]

So very informative, thank you Sir! You are awesome!

[@alberto0]

You are a genius. Thanks a lot. This really helped!!!!

[@ianhill3775]

My coffee machine uses an Eaton brand vibration pump, model CP3A, 230V 65W. The machine has not been used for years and, when I activate the pump switch when the machine is hot and ready to pump, there is no vibration or noise at all. Any suggestions for home repair? Could it be that the pump piston is seized, or that some triggering circuit on the boiler is not activating the secondary wires into the pump. The pump ON switch tested OK for continuity with my multimeter. I'd rather repair it myself, and save on the cost of a new pump. Ian, Australia

[@BaysviewPg]

Ian Hill. Typically most standard pumps are relatively cheap, unless your machine uses customized pump, then you will have to order it from the machine supplier. For me, I would rather replace the pump so that it can last longer

[@77Cfriend]

mine was pumping but with very low pressure, I took it apart but there is NO SMALL BALL?? Also the plastic X thing does not unscrew or pull out, it is the same Ulka Italian pump but with plastic instead of brass, everything else looks good, springs and rubbers are like new.

[@pgirard9677]

Hi,I had problem removing the plastic x thing you mention but it does screw out eventually.You can just push it back in.When you screw the L shape brass piece back it keeps in and hopefully the pressure does push it through the machine

[@lifeisfuneh]

2:15 Where do you purchase the black rubber valve? Thanks

[@Legzakimbo2002]

Hi Milen Quick question, between the EP5 and EP5GW, the EP5 is More noisier? Can the EP5GW pump be put in a machine which uses the EP5 pump to make it a little quieter? Thanks!

[@Jacknjessie]

I fucking love KZbin! Thanks to your video I fixed my Philips Saeco Xsmall espresso machine for the price of a new hose clamp! Thank you!

[@adriansanger2956]

I have an old Lattissima Touch - EN550R - that has stopped producing steam as no heat occurs to suck the milk from the plastic tube of the rcs container. I can still make an espresso but not a cappuccino! Looking at your brilliant videos, I think it might be a pump issue or the solenoid perhaps? I just get the two buttons permanently flashing on the right. Descaling works ok but water always comes out cold on the right side of the machine. A technician would know which part needed replacing.... I would love to engage in a tech chat with you Milen, but this is my only current way of reaching you! Can anyone advise me what part might need replacing? I would be grateful for any help, thank you.

[@milenstoitsev6676]

Hi problem can be electrical or mechanical or a combination of both. If it is electric, check the heating element, the soienoid, thermal sensors or some cable. Mechanical problems are most often a clogged folded hose or tube or a seal that is worn. To make it easier to track systems download from google Lattissima Touch EN550R parts diagram www.google.bg/search?q=Lattissima+Touch++EN550R+parts+diagram&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjrtMn40cnuAhUNOuwKHbt4CU4Q2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Lattissima+Touch++EN550R+parts+diagram&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQA1CQ2QhYmoAKYPuFCmgCcAB4AIABwwGIAboMkgEEMTEuNZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=8HMYYOv8BY30sAe78aXwBA&bih=937&biw=1920&hl=en#imgrc=VhSMyractQTYRM

[@zurbaganR]

спасибо братан, ты по английски объяснил лучше чем другие на русском

[@welehwadezig5044]

if the pump dont have any noise what could be the problem?

[@MoneyTaIkz]

Thank you so much tough me a LOT MUCH LOVE

[@leszekabramowicz9138]

Very good video, it helps a lot. Thank You 😁

[@lindaiyu99]

really helpful， films liks this are the gold of world web.

[@qnaman]

amazing dude, it was exactly my problem!. thanks! Now i have two coffemakers. Because i thought it's lost.

[@siskiou]

Thanks! Very helpful!

[@dr-gaberibrahim5268]

Thanks so much very informative video 👍

[@LuisXhafae]

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[@ttttt7026]

Excellent video. However, it seems impossible to actually find the individual replacement parts. I guess your best bet is to try to find a used pump and salvage parts? The small ball seems to be the issue on my end, but that's likely worn on most used pumps, therefore I'll have to buy new anyway.

[@milenstoitsev6676]

Spare parts can be found on eBay

[@Gk2003m]

Nice, but not worth it. The parts, shipped, are many dollars… while an entirely new pump,can be had for $20 shipped.

[@bnktopa]

Good for you. Not everybody is able to afford that, or wait the time for a new pump to arrive. I am always willing to repair a part over replacing it. We have enough plastic waste already.

[@DarrylStrutton]

Excellent video. After my 15-month-old Miele DGC 6765 steam oven gave an F10 error, Reddit or Houzz sent me to this video. Inside the Miele's very similar vibratory pump, model ARS MPP2.02.041.3/ST/S 208-240V, I found a broken .25"x.75" spring which I was able to replace with a stainless steel spring from amazon in a 400pc variety pack for $16. Problem solved thank you. Much better and quicker than the extortionate price Miele would charge to repair my just-out-of-warranty and very-expensive-to-begin-with oven. Now I'll be ready if and when it happens again.

[@sinroot8358]

Thanks for sharing this knowledge

[@juangallardo6255]

Hi excellent videos. Can you tell me which is the difference in ULKA pumps in Type EP5FM/SP and Type EX5 ?? . Thank you

[@izzzzzz6]

I got hopeful when i saw this video but i still can't get it to work. All mechanics look fine, i get a little bit of screwdriver vibration too but not sure if it's enough. Is the diode located in the plastic housing with the coil or is it found on the control board? My pump makes a tiny sound, not really loud enough, if i unscrew the plastic part a little the noise becomes louder but still no action. I was wondering if the diode was half blown? I'm getting 800 ohms in one direction and nothing passing in the other direction across the coil so i guess the diode is inside. Can i fit an external diode in series also? If i wire my other pump in reverse direction it does not work, i have two identical pumps in 2 separate machines both pumps are identical but one works. I've put the other back together now, the other one was being fired by the control board from the machine with the broken pump so the controller is ok. The only other thing i was wondering are about the metal rings and the nylon ring that sits just inside the coil and surrounds the interior mechanism. These are still and not moving freely, the nylon piece is ok but the metal rings on either side are slightly corroded. Should i need to sand those down and perhaps oil or grease them? | Bit lost here. Unless i take the other pump out and start swapping parts till i find the culprit piece. I think i'm just going to order another and keep that one for spares. I've been meaning to fix this smoke machine for several years now.

[@izzzzzz6]

Can't believe that everyone in the comments now have their pumps working and i'm still struggling. I even had it completely to bits before watching this video apart from the mushroom valve but i've now tested that from the back. The pump even worked for me once for the 1st time in years just before i had it apart so i thought this would be an easy fix. It's baffled me for now unless it's those corroded outer rings but as far as i can see they don't need to move, they just seem to strengthen the eddy currents from the coil to the piston.

[@CostantinoLenzi]

i have problem error number 5 "no flowmeter" what meaning? always work good , than i had a water loss between this pump and a secure valve, i repaired it with a drop of silicon for water loss, than i have this error. i try to reopen valve and pump connection i clean silicon but still this error.. maybe some silicon go inside boiler or pump? i can made tea,wather come but with coffe still error happened. do you have a consuel? machine is combi snack saeco

[@milenstoitsev6676]

There may be a problem with a clogged hose, a malfunctioning pump or valve. Watch my video can help kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5bZiXyAjZyGgqM

[@gen7wines]

Where can I find replacement parts to the pump?

[@GuitarCraftMiner]

Thank you so much. This helped me find a stuck rubber valve.