La Spaziale 53mm | Backflush, Clean & Gasket / Screen Replacement

Join Tim as he gives an in depth guide on how to maintain and clean any La Spaziale espresso machine with a 53mm group head. This overview will include weekly routine backflushing and complete changing out of your group head gaskets and screens on an annual basis. Order the maintenance kit: clivecoffee.com/products/la-s...
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[@antonymunn8386]

Clive Coffee Videos are great. Thanks for them.

[@rigilchrist]

This was really helpful, thank you!

[@asana8133]

My gaskets didn't seem to last as long as I expected and will leak after a short period use. I found that my portafilter basket was not polished smooth around the sealing area. I took a knife sharpening stone with a coarse and very fine polishing side and polished up the portafilter to create a larger and completely smooth sealing area. Viola! No more leaks using the old gasket.

[@clivecoffee]

Fascinating! This is definitely something I want to further research. Do you mind letting me know what gasket, portafilter, and basket you were using, as well as approximately how long you'd been using the gasket? -Charles

[@sstanforddpt]

Just watched a video featuring La Spaziales "major technician" who designed this model. He just explained how the double screen prevents the need for a backflush. And only recommended rinsing the screen with hot water every three days (depending on use). Any reason you show using detergent and backflush?

[@DesconectadoOaxaca]

I would like to know Clive Coffee's response to this as well.

[@kinggizmo]

where did you see that video?

[@user-zu9uh9xc1i]

Do you have a link to the video

[@philindeblanc]

The back flushing is needed on 3 way solenoid valves,as the water with coffee goes back in through the group head. Unless the grouphead design is different, you cannot avoid a backflush cleaning.

[@steverino5054]

Is descaling needed? How often?

[@530steve]

I'd like to know more about de scaling. Is that necessary and how do I do that?

[@clivecoffee]

Hey there! We actually don't recommend descaling nor have any resources on it. We recommend a professional technician perform it if you need to descale. Otherwise, we recommend using filtered and soft water immediately-the easiest preventative maintenance you can do for your machine. clivecoffee.com/blogs/learn/the-importance-of-water-and-your-espresso-machine

[@david029014]

Looks nice all black, is that custom??

[@clivecoffee]

The black is stock.