Oddbean new post about login | logout Went to town on that thing.
Quote was 300 cuckbucks for repair. Fuck that. Found a pump got that for free as a favor and did it myself.
Can't imagine it costs too much more new. Good job
Yer these are about 800-900 What I learned is most major brands use the pumps from ULKA. They run about 40 bucks but you can get knockoffs even cheaper. So as complex as a coffee machine is they quite often get rugged by a cheap 3rd party part. People take back for repair and they make a bomb by replacing a simple pump. It’s a fucking scam
Ha, I would've quit the coffee, out of protest. Bullish on doing things yourself though.
That is insane. I have the same machine and it's almost better to just buy a new one than having to send it in for a $300 repair. Was the pump change difficult?
Pump change easy If you ever need new pump just remove back cover (5 screws) these things are security screws but small flat blade will get them out. Look at what model ukla it is. It is stamped on pump. Then go to Amazon if you’re in USA and find it. Obviously if your not 110 volts then you need to get a 240 v one. Then it’s just a few hoses and a clip change pump. Run machine before replacing covers to ensure no hoses leaking and you’re done. I knew it was my pump as during start up there was no pump sound but all other dashboard lights were functioning.