There can be many faults on an ECM Manufacture espresso machines do not heat. One of the common points of failure is the SSR relay. As indicated, This part is suspect to surges in the electrical line or even just failing. If you notice the connection at the orange wire, it is a different color […]
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Potential customers ask if 1st-line Equipment has a trade-in program. We normally do not allow trade-ins for the following reasons, in no particular order: Shipping costs will be high for the machine to be shipped to us. There is potential for damages in transport to us. New buyers will always have questions about the history, […]
Please note that we may have some remaining stock that does not show the Bezzera logo and most pictures on our web site will not show the logo on the gauge. This is word for word of their email newsletter dated November 13, 2024. We kindly inform you about a recent intervention that has taken […]
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Sometimes, the Elektra Verve dual boiler will indicate an alternate blinking red and green light. This usually indicates there are two issues to resolve via the phone app. Turn the key into the key-lock on the front of machine, connect to the machine via your mobile phone WiFi and a screen will pop up. Scroll […]
The steam boiler on the Elektra Verve dual boiler espresso machine is controlled by a pressurstat as shown in the picture below. Currently, it is a MATER pressurstat, but it can be a different brand. With the machine powered off and unplugged from the electrical outlet, remove the top panel by removing 4 allen key […]
A common reason why an ECM espresso machine does not heat is the common failure of the thermostats, or safety thermostats. If one knows how to use a multimeter, please a) unplug the espresso machine’s electrical cord from the electrical outlet, and b) remove the water reservoir or shut off the water supply if […]


