This helped a lot. I have a FAEMA E61 three group and just found out that I have a gas setup in the machine. I compared all component and it is pretty much the same setup. I only will have to recheck all parts. For me is great as I can run the machine on the country side. I have electricity but with gas is great. I am searching for a manual to connect the gas but you are right there is not much about it. I think I will write to FAEMA direct to get clear instructions.
What a beautifully complete explanation! Thank you! You don't say which model this is (in 2011) but it looks like my CMA SME and the later Astoria Argenta. Does anyone happen to know if the gas kit could be added to a 2 group SME? It appears to be open underneath, just as shown here, but I need to take the front plate off to see if there are holes predrilled for mounting. I'm guessing that if it is similarly open and one can drill the holes in the proper places, that gas could be retrofit to my SME (1995 model) for going mobile.
thanks for the inside scoop on this Astoria. I found a cafe in San Francisco with a 2 group Lever Astoria just like this video, but it is not gas. It still makes incredible shots though!
The daunting question: How do you access the burner to service it. I’ve contacted several professionals and can’t seem to get mine serviced. I believe my Gloria is not burning all the fuel so its producing soot. I’m thinking maybe the burner itself needs to be cleaned, maybe the gas/air holes
It's been a while, but I recall needing to remove the case to access. Sooty burning means not enough air. Adjusted in the mixer part that is in the front of the machine (be sure air holes are clean). There will be a little disk with a tiny hole in it that is changeable to adjust the fuel. On our Faema there's a tube that you can adjust to make the hole for the air larger, or smaller to adjust it. Also - Check with Astoria USA for a service place. Limestone Coffee in Medford Oregon used to have (maybe still does) an Astoria that he battled soot with too - maybe give them a call (and say hello to Clint for us!)
Hello all, i am having problems understanding how is temperature regulated? You mention pressure sensing, what correlation does it have with temperature?
In a closed system, when the temperature goes up, so does the pressure. The pressure tube feeds into the gas valve, and when the valve is functioning properly the flames get larger/smaller, as needed, to maintaining a set temperature/pressure. Hope this helps!
@@orphanespresso Many thanks for your replay. I wander does water level interferes with the accuracy, For argument sake, If boiler was full of water, and there was no air in the boiler to expand... I am looking into oven Gas burner tubes and combination gas valves to try to DIY mode. Would this be to crazy of an idea?
@@bokicar1 Generally, no, in part because it would be really difficult to have the boiler BE completely full, with no air whatsoever... The DIY idea isn't crazy, BUT, unless you have experience with gas, I would not recommend it... :) Safety first!
This helped a lot. I have a FAEMA E61 three group and just found out that I have a gas setup in the machine. I compared all component and it is pretty much the same setup. I only will have to recheck all parts. For me is great as I can run the machine on the country side. I have electricity but with gas is great. I am searching for a manual to connect the gas but you are right there is not much about it. I think I will write to FAEMA direct to get clear instructions.
Thank you both for taking the time to do this. Well done.
What a beautifully complete explanation! Thank you! You don't say which model this is (in 2011) but it looks like my CMA SME and the later Astoria Argenta. Does anyone happen to know if the gas kit could be added to a 2 group SME? It appears to be open underneath, just as shown here, but I need to take the front plate off to see if there are holes predrilled for mounting. I'm guessing that if it is similarly open and one can drill the holes in the proper places, that gas could be retrofit to my SME (1995 model) for going mobile.
thanks for the inside scoop on this Astoria. I found a cafe in San Francisco with a 2 group Lever Astoria just like this video, but it is not gas. It still makes incredible shots though!
Great radio voice !!
Thank you, just thinking on coffee cart espresso ! amazing.
where did you get gas conversation kit? I'm looking forward buying one, and cant find anywhere.
you sound like Corey Taylor.. Are you from IOWA
des Moines? ;P
The daunting question: How do you access the burner to service it. I’ve contacted several professionals and can’t seem to get mine serviced. I believe my Gloria is not burning all the fuel so its producing soot. I’m thinking maybe the burner itself needs to be cleaned, maybe the gas/air holes
It's been a while, but I recall needing to remove the case to access. Sooty burning means not enough air. Adjusted in the mixer part that is in the front of the machine (be sure air holes are clean). There will be a little disk with a tiny hole in it that is changeable to adjust the fuel. On our Faema there's a tube that you can adjust to make the hole for the air larger, or smaller to adjust it. Also - Check with Astoria USA for a service place. Limestone Coffee in Medford Oregon used to have (maybe still does) an Astoria that he battled soot with too - maybe give them a call (and say hello to Clint for us!)
is this one for sale ??
Hello all, i am having problems understanding how is temperature regulated?
You mention pressure sensing, what correlation does it have with temperature?
In a closed system, when the temperature goes up, so does the pressure. The pressure tube feeds into the gas valve, and when the valve is functioning properly the flames get larger/smaller, as needed, to maintaining a set temperature/pressure. Hope this helps!
@@orphanespresso Many thanks for your replay. I wander does water level interferes with the accuracy, For argument sake, If boiler was full of water, and there was no air in the boiler to expand...
I am looking into oven Gas burner tubes and combination gas valves to try to DIY mode. Would this be to crazy of an idea?
@@bokicar1 Generally, no, in part because it would be really difficult to have the boiler BE completely full, with no air whatsoever... The DIY idea isn't crazy, BUT, unless you have experience with gas, I would not recommend it... :) Safety first!
@@orphanespresso I will get myself a canary before i start the project :)