GASKETS KIT for la Pavoni models made from year '75 to '99 , also called pre millennium models or 2nd generation.
NOT for post 2000 millennium models: please refer to another eBay listing in my store for them.
This kit increases thermal insulation between the group head and the boiler to ease the overheating problem and to allow faster cooling of the group between espresso shots. Performance video demo below (side by side comparison with and without gasket kit).
Pre-millennium group head has two holes (top and bottom of the piston). One hole connects directly to the water pipe of the boiler. This is unchanged.
It's only reconnected with a little bit of Teflon tape.
Instead the major insulation comes from blocking the hot steam from the boiler to enter the group head "around" the water pipe.
This is achieved thanks to a 3 layer of round gaskets.
Installation video instructions will be provided.
The kit includes:
- 1x gasket of 2 mm thickness made of specific high temperature, pressure and water resistant gasket material.
- Round gaskets assembly (1x silicone + 2x Teflon + metal clamp) and some Teflon tape for the threads of the boiler-group water pipe.
NOTE: i strongly suggest to have also a group head thermometer to control the temperature, otherwise it's like to be blind.
Temperature greatly affects consistency of coffee taste. I have many models in my eBay store.
Only +2€ for multiples items, no double shipment payment. Excess payment will be refunded.
Performance demonstration and comparisons videos:
Temperature stability La Pavoni Millennium Vs pre Millennium + thermal insulator gasket kit
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Temperature test with thermal insulator gasket kit in both La Pavoni Millennium \u0026 pre Millennium
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Temperature comparison Pre millennium Pavoni Europiccola vs Pro + thermal insulation gasket kit
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Pavoni Pre millennium Europiccola + insulator gasket kit temperature stability comparison
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