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Pressure switch
There are 26 products.On this product page you will find a variety of pressure switches and pressure sensors. One of most generic spare parts on a espresso machine is the Pressure switch. A pressure switch is used to control the electricity going to the heating element, when the boiler is in a certain pressure reach it will switch the element on or off. At some point a pressure switch was installed on every espresso machine made, nowadays you see that with the introduction of the thermal PID that some manufacturers don’t use them anymore for some models.
Below the parts you will find additional information about the types of pressure switches, their working and in which specifications they are used on espresso machines.
Asco pressure switch P303T02 3 poles 20A
The pressure switch on this page is the Asco P303T02, Asco used to be the company Sirai. This pressure switch is used on various espresso machine brands such as Casadio and La Cimbali. The part references are for Casadio 532195500 and for Cimbali 532-195-500. This pressure switch is a 3 poles 20A model. The connection at the bottom is a...
Asco pressure switch P303/T01 3 phase 20A
The P303T01 a more lightweight 3 phase pressure switch then the Asco P302/6 3 phase pressure switch. The difference is also that the P302/6 has a partially metal cover. And the P303T01 has a full plastic cover. This pressure switch has been used espresso machines like: Bianchi, Fiamma and Orchestrale.Nowadays these pressure switches are named Asco, in...
Parker pressure switch PS325-1C 25A 3 phase
This pressure switch is the only pressure switch Parker builds for the espresso machine market, brands like Asco (Sirai) and Ma-Ter are a lot more well know for this application. But it doesn’t mean that they can’t be made by someone else. This Parker pressure switch is the model PS325-1C-SX (part numbers 870502 and 870500) is a 3 phase...
Pressure switch XP700 0.5 - 1.5 G1/4 230V
The pressure switch ont his product page is made by the Italian company Ma-ter. This model is called the Ma-ter XP700. This pressure switch can be used on various Fiorenzato espresso machine models. The Fiorenzato part reference number for this pressure switch is A2100305. This pressure switch has as a connection a ¼”BSP-G thread. The switch...
La Cimbali pressure switch membrane
The diaphragm on this product page can be used in pressure switches mainly used in La Cimbali Models, but you can also find it in a Faema espresso machine. The Cimbali part references for this item are 468007020 and 468-007-020. For Faema the part reference is 468-007-020. This diaphragm is used in the Cimbali pressure switch 537-030-700. Over time...
La Spaziale pressure switch bracket
The item on this product page is a OEM/Original La Spaziale spare part. This small bracket is a pressure switch bracket used on various La Spaziale espresso machine models. You can also use this on any other project build to secure a pressure switch. The La Spaziale part reference number for this item is 01795 This bracket is made from galvanized steel....
Pressure switch XP110 C110P 0.5-1.5 bar 1/4
The item on this page is a product of Ma-Ter and is a combination of items. It is a safety valve and pressure switch combined. This item is used on various Bezzera espresso machine models. The Bezzera part reference for this item is 7433016R and the Ma-ter part reference is XY7429410012MB The main fitting on this casting is a ¼” BSP-G...
Asco (Sirai) pressure switch P302/6
Probably the most used pressure switch used on the Asco P302/6 a 3 phase pressure switch. This pressure switch has been used espresso machines like: La Marzocco, Faema, Cimbali, Astoria, Wega, Nuova Simonelli, La Spaziale, San Remo and so on.The brand Asco used to be the company Sirai, since a while this name has changed but the product remains the same....
XP110 pressure switch 0,5 - 1,5 bar 1/4"
The Ma-Ter XP 110 pressure switch. One of the most used pressure switch models. Mainly used in domestic espresso machines, but you will also find them in commercial espresso machines. Used on Bezzera, Astoria, Cimbali, ECM and Profitec espresso machines. The thread is a ¼” BSP-G. The pressure reach is 0,5-1.5bar. It is pre-set at 1,0 bar....
Ma-ter pressure switch XP110 125 0,5-1,5 bar
The pressure switch on this product page is made by the Italian company Ma-Ter. This company produces a variety of pressure switches. This pressure switch is mainly used on Vibiemme espresso machines. The Mater part reference number for this item is XP742C410015. The Vibiemme part reference number for this item is ELETPREDSUKIR This pressure...
Pressure switch XP200A 0.5-1.5 bar 1/4"
The Ma-Ter XP 200A pressure switch. Is more uncommon model in the Ma-ter espresso machine switch assortment. This type of double pressure switch is used on La Carimali espresso machines. The thread used a ¼” BSP-G. The pressure reach is 0,5-1.5bar. It is pre-set at 1,4 bar. The switches are both rated for 16A at 125/250V. The Ma-ter XP...
Asco pressure switch P203T02 2 poles 20A
The pressure switch on this page is the Asco P203T02, Asco used to be the company Sirai. This pressure switch is a 2 poles 20A model. The connection at the bottom is a ¼” M ISO 228 G with a tube connection of 4x6mm. The switch itself is CE-cURus approved. The pressure switch has a adjustable pressure range of 0,9 – 1,7 bar. The...
La Cimbali pressure switch
The pressure switch on this page is one used on various older La Cimbali espresso machines. You will also only see this model on La Cimbali and some Faema espresso machines. This item is compatible with the Cimbali part references 468901022, 468-901-022, 537030700, 537-030-700 and 537-030-710. The Faema part references for this item is 468901022,...
Faema and La Cimbali pressure sensor
Most espresso machines use a analogue pressure switch, made by Asco(Sirai), Parker or Ma-ter. But the La Cimbali group has used for some of it’s espresso machines a pressure sensor. This pressure sensor is used on various Cimbali and Faema espresso machines. The La Cimbali part references are 537046900 and 537-046-900. For Faema the references...
Pressure switch XP700+C111P 0.5 - 1.5 Bar...
The pressure switch on this product page is made by the Italian company Ma-ter, this is model XE6128710012LB. This specific model of pressure switch and safety valve can be used on the San Remo Treviso LX. This pressure switch is the XP700. At the bottom this pressure switch has a male ¼” fitting. The valve model is the C111P. The safety...
Asco pressure switch P203/T01 20A
The P203T01 is also manufactured by the company Asco, in the past the name of these pressure switches was Sirai. This name change happened for all the products of Sirai. This Asco Pressure switch is a 2 pole instead of a 3 pole pressure switch. With a full plastic cover. This pressure switch has been used espresso machines like: La Pavoni, Rocket and La...
Pressure switch XP110 0.5 - 1.2 Bar 1/4g...
The Ma-Ter XP 110 125 pressure switch. One of the most used pressure switch models. You can find these switches on some Commercial espresso machines but they are mainly used on Domestic espresso machines. For instande on the Elektra Microcasa. Isomac Millenium, Isomac Mondiale and the La Pavoni Pub. The thread used a ¼” BSP-G(this is the...
Pressure switch 0,5-1,2 BAR G1/8
A 1/8” thread pressure switch. This model type of pressure switches is quite common on domestic and commercial coffee equipment. This type of switch is used on Astoria CMA machines like the CK-CKE-CKX-CKXE. But also on the Wega Mininova The thread used on this pressure switch is a 1/8” BSP-G. The pressure switch has a pressure reach of 0.5 up...
Which type of pressure switch/sensor you need for your espresso machine depends on various factors such as the brand, Type, fitting, voltage, phases, amperage, pressure reach and adjustability. Seen all these factors above can influence the working of your espresso machine.
Type
There are 2 types of pressure switch, the analogue model and the digital pressure sensor. The digital pressure sensor can be found on various espresso machine brands such as Rancilio, La Cimbali, Nuova Simonelli, Astoria, Wega and Victoria Arduino. Some brands do use a combination of both on various models. Where the “high end” versions use pressure switches and the less economic models a pressure switch.
Brand
There are a variety of manufacturers of pressure switches such as Asco(Sirai), Parker and Ma-ter. The brands Asco and Parker are mainly known for the use of them in commercial espresso machines. Where the Ma-ter pressure switches are mostly used in domestic espresso machines, especially the XP110 versions.
Amperage
The rated amperage of the pressure switch does depends on the model used. For instance on the Ma-ter pressure switches this is 16A, so in the situation with 230V you would be able to control 16x230=3680W single phase. Seen there is only one connection for the live wire.
The commercial grade pressure switches, made by Asco and Parker can do between 20 and 30 amps of power. Some have single phase, so one connecting place. But other such as the famous Asco/Sirai pressure switches are made for 3 phase and have a max capacity of 30A.
Fitting
The fitting on traditional pressure switches is a 1/8” BSP-G or a ¼”BSP-G. The ¼” is the most common version for pressure switches, seen they are less likely that they will break off. The 1/8” BSP-G size is found on some of the smaller Ma-ter XP110 pressure switches.
For pressure sensors this can range from a 3/8” thread to a non threaded connection, but that the sensor is held in place with screws.
Pressure reach
The pressure reach does depend on one important question. Is the pressure switch adjustable? Seen not all pressure switches are adjustable, some have a fixed pre-set pressure. But with most analogue pressure switches the pressure can be changed by turning a screw clock or counter clockwise.
For instance the Parker and asco 3 phase pressure switch has a range of 0,5-1,4 bar, but there are also versions of the 3 phase models which start at 0,9 bar and have a high point at 1,7bar.
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