Replaced the main seal on the espresso machine for the second time. Seems we reliably get about 3 years out of a seal (machine used 4-6 times per day for 2 people).

  • echo@lemmy.today
    8·
    10 hours ago
    • Group head gasket - not main seal
    • These are a ‘wear’ item and do have to be replaced periodically
    • The one shown needed to be replaced sooner than it was
    • The silicone ones work better and last longer
    • Botzo@lemmy.worldOP
      5·
      10 hours ago

      Thanks for the corrections!

      This one was silicone, and the one I happened to get shipped overnight in March 2021 (it lasted almost exactly 4 years, had to go look it up to confirm it was silicone). Not sure why they chose green. I was trying to highlight the failure and the section of bead tore off. There’s more damage from me jamming a hook into it to pull it out. I wish it were easier to get it out for periodic cleaning and inspection. I’ll have to look into that.

      I replaced it with another silicone gasket (this time off-white) and now have a backup handy.

      I’d be interested to know if there’s a way to predict failure or if there’s a good schedule to follow!