Saeco 996530007754 (12000142) Ulka Pump Eap5/S
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This product is Italian-made
I know about those. But it isn't those. It is an on/off indicator with a 1-minute working time and a 15-minute cut-off time.
Selected User Reviews For Saeco 996530007754 (12000142) Ulka Pump Eap5/S
I was glad to find it on Amazon since last time I looked there was only one company that had any and it was hard to find. Also, it was more expensive.
Please note that this pump comes in two models, the "/s" and the "/x". This version is the full size version with the same serial number except for the s. If you don't know which pump you need, examine the label on your existing pump.
It was mostly dry before I installed the pump, but there was some water leaking from the fitting where the hose attached to the Used a lot of different things, such as tightness, even an o-ring This lubricant is used to lubricate rings. When I tried the new pump for the third time (not fun with the tight confines of the unit) I noticed it had a pleasant bevel on the exit part of the pump while the old one had a rough surface that looked worn. As a result, I had to take both pumps apart and swap the old exit fitting on the new pump using the new parts. It is now working fine, but I will deduct 2 stars because of the amount of work and frustration.
The replacement pump was perfect for the job. Considering everything, this part had a very long life expectancy. Having a 5-star rating is one of our main priorities Almost every day, the machine is used in a household which consumes six cups of coffee per day. I googled for some youtube instructions on how to replace the pump, as it was out of warranty and I had little to lose. identified the problem as being the pump, as very little water was coming out of the machine during a brew cycle, and it was not making nearly as much noise as it usually does. I ordered a product that was an exact fit, so I had no problem returning it The machine is working as good as.
Pumps like these can be bought for incredibly low prices and last a lifetime. Earlier this year, I replaced one of the old pumps because I thought it had lost a bit of its oomph (pressure), but it doesn't appear to have been In my 20+ year old Proteo (Starbucks) espresso machine, I found this replacement to be very easy to install. Considering the low price of the pump, and the fact that they compose nearly all consumer machines, the boiler and controls should account for the majority of the cost.
A good seal is important on the brass elbow that separates the top from the bottom - use Teflon tape to make a good seal. In the original, a hard sealant was used. In addition to the YouTube videos that can help you with the replacement, there is also Help on the Website.
As of now, this is the 3rd pump I've had in my espresso maker. They generally last about 5 to 7 years (yes, it's While it's easy to replace these, I had to replace some other O rings as well, since the pump itself does not contain them.
The pump was broken on my Gaggia Classic, so I bought this to upgrade it. Thanks! It works like a charm! Espresso is great!.