faema e61
There are 5 types of boiler used on the Faema E61 espresso machine. The most well known is the double flanged model. You have on one side the heating element flange and on the other side the water level flange, both are out of production. These are held in place with aluminium boiler rings. For the single groups you have a boiler with a flange on one side.
The next model is a stainless steel boiler, with one flange. This type of boiler is less common then the copper boiler above. There is also a later model stainless steel, which doesn’t have a removable flange. Both these boilers have corrosion issues, this has to do because of the stainless steel.
The latest model is also a copper boiler, this boiler has a single heat exchanger(HX) in the middle. Most modern espresso machines have for each individual brewing group a individual HX.
From the beginning of the Faema E61 brewing group are basically no differences between the parts installed inside the brewing group. Parts such as the valve gaskets, springs, valve assemblies and portafilters have all remained the same. The biggest change is the small cleaning hole on the front of the brewing group. With the earliest models this hole didn´t exist.
Well that answer is pretty simple, no it isn’t. The original valve works as following, when you turn the shaft inwards the valve pin will push a gasket holder. The steam can go out, close it again and no steam can go out. In the case of the modern E61 valves is that behind the gasket holder is a small stainless steel ball with a spring.
Yes it is, but this depends on various factors. The first thing is experience, seen this is a manual operated espresso machine it requires a lot more attention from the barista then a solenoid operated model. There you need to stop the brewing process manually. If you don’t have the experience you probably can’t hold up with the tempo which is required at such a bar. Then I would advice to go for the Faema E61 Jubilee, this is the solenoid operated version of the Faema E61 Legend espresso machine.
Faema E61 espresso machine parts
Faema E61 espresso machine parts
There are 133 products.The Faema E61 espresso machine, maybe the most iconic espresso machine every build. The Faema E61 espresso machine is a revolutionary espresso machine with a timeless design. Technically, this machine was a game changer in the espresso machine market. From then on, the espresso was brewed in the E61 brew group with a constant pump pressure of 9 bar. Instead of using a more laborious lever espresso machine. The Faema E61 group head, or e61 style group, has become the basis for many espresso machine manufacturers.
Faema E61 Sticker 1 Group
(0) The item on this page is the 1 group glass sticker for the antique Faema E61 espresso machine. This sticker can only be used on the Faema E61, not on the Faema E61 Jubilee and Faema E61 Legend. Seen those do look different.
bottom fitting for boiler pipe 1/2"m...
(0) This brass casted boiler fitting is used on the bottom side of the heat exchanger (HX) of the espresso machine boiler. It attaches to the HX with a ½”male flat sided connection. The other ½”pipe connection is for the return pipe from the brewing group. The ¼”female thread on the bottom is for the injector tube. In...
Crushable copper washer 23x17x3mm
(0) The crushable copper gasket on this page can be used with various applications on Brasilia espresso machines. For instance, on sealing off steam and water tubes and as a gasket on various boiler fitting applications. The Brasilia part reference for this item is 01386.0.00.02 This copper gasket has a outer diameter of 23mm a inner diameter of...
E61 chromed group collector
(0) The drain valve on this page can be used on various E61 style of brewing groups. Models such as ECm, ECM Heidelberg, La Pavoni, Rocket and Vibiemme espresso machines. Not on the Faema E61 This drain valve has been machined from a single piece of brass. After that it has been polished, nickel plated and finally chrome plated. This item is made in Italy....
E61 upper pipe
(0) The item on this product page is the upper drain sleeve. This drain sleeve can be used with a wide selection of E61 brewing groups. Such as with the brand Faema, ECM, ECM Heidelberg, Isomac, Pavoni, Rocket and San Remo. This drain sleeve has been made from machined brass. This has been afterwards been nickel and chrome plated. The fitting on the inside...
Faema E61 group locking gasket
(0) The group locking gasket on this product page can be used for installing the classical Faema E61 groups to the frame of the machine. But this gasket is also used on Grimac E61 brewing groups. The Faema part reference for this item is 4701135888 and the Grimac part references are F045 and GR721. This group locking gasket can be used on the Faema...
Compression spring 14x33mm
(0) This stainless steel spring 14x33mm is used in a variety of locations in a espresso machine. The most common location for this compression spring is in a Faema E61 brewing group of a E61 style brewing group. The spring seats inside the top trumpet and makes sure that the top brewing valve closes when the brewing process is stopped, and the lever has...
Compression spring 13x42mm
(0) This stainless steel compression spring is used in the Faema E61 and E61 style brewing groups. But what does this specific do? Well this is the last compression spring in the brewing group. It is the compression spring in the brewing valve which closes the exhaust valve all the way at the bottom of the E61 brewing group. Besides the E61 group spring it...
Portafilter gasket 73x57x9mm
(0) Every brewing group uses a portafilter gasket. In this case it is a 73x57x9mm gasket. In this case they are made from a food grade nitrile butadiene rubber(Nbr) The OD and ID of 73x57mm is quite a standard size. You will see this size with brands like Expobar, Vibiemme (VBM), La Scala, Bezzera, Faema and Azkoyen. This doesn’t mean that these...
Brewing group gigleur 0.6mm
(0) This nozzle/gigleur is installed primarily in the brewing group on a espresso machine. It has a hole diameter 0,6mm. There are a variety of diameters available. The thread used on the part is a male M6 with a pitch of 0,75mm. The thread pitch can vary between 0,75mm and 1mm keep that in mind. But also the diameter of the nozzle can vary, so expect when...
Filterholder suplement gasket 73x59x0.8mm
(0) The paper shim on this page is one of the most widely used paper shim. You can use this type with a wide selection of espresso machine brewing groups. What are the dimensions of this paper shim? They have a outer diameter of 73mm, a inner diameter of 59mm and a thickness of 0,8mm. What does a paper shim do? Brewing group locking mechanisms wear due to...
Faema E61 gasket o ring 18,64x3,53 viton
(0) Faema E61 o ring 18,64x3,53 viton. This o ring seals off the bottom group mushroom.
Faema E61 group valve guide 11mm
(0) This model small brass square pin can be found in the oldest E61 brewing groups, the ones used on the Faema E61. This specific model can only be used on Faema E61 models and the ones used on Wega espresso machines. The Faema part reference for this item is 4161135915 and for Wega the part references are W10341 and WY27421013. This brass square...
Faema E61 history
The Faema e61 was the first successfully semi automatic espresso machine which was operated with the help of a pump. Prior to this the pressure in the brewing group came from compressing the springs inside the brewing group, which exerted about 9 bars of pressure on average. The idea is that the 9 bar also comes from this average.
Faema E61 parts
Seen the Faema E61 is a older type of espresso machine you will also find less electronics, but more mechanical parts. Which means also more maintenance over time, but the advantage is that normally mechanical parts such as gaskets, springs and valve parts are relatively inexpensive. Especially when you compare it to electrical components
E61 portafilter
The portafilters used on the Faema e61 brewing group have become one of the most common sizes of portafilters used on espresso machines. The Faema E61 portafilter for the vintage Faema E61 espresso machine has a unique handle design, which you can also find with the modern Faema E61 espresso machines. But in the past they where made from black Bakelite, nowadays they are made from black nylon.
E61 brewing group
The standard espresso machine brewing group, e61 style, originates from the Faema E61 brewing group. In it’s time this was one of the most revolutionary brewing groups ever made on a espresso machine. With it’s various springs, gaskets and valve holders.
Keep in mind that the “original” e61 brewing group has a lot of similar components with the e61 style brewing groups. But there are a variety of small and bigger components which are not interchangeable.
New Faema e61 models
The Faema E61 has been in production for a while, but at some point in history the production of this iconic espresso machine stopped. But around the turn of the century this iconic design was technically modernized. They made a version which is closest to the original, the e61 legend. There has been made also a modernized one which is volumetric, that is the E61 Jubilee.
Faema E61 legend
The Faema E61 Legend espresso machine is the manual version of the modern E61 series of Faema. This espresso machine is technically very similar to the original. But has been fitted with various new safety features such as a thermostat. But also the internal pump(not in all cases) is new. A other handy feature is the autofill system. Which makes sure that there is always plenty enough water inside the boiler. The Faema E61 Legend is made in a S1, S2 and S3 version, so the amount of brewing groups
Faema E61 jubilee
This one is the volumetric version of the classical Faema E61 espresso machine. This means that the brewing group used on this coffee machine does not have the valve mechanism, but it is solenoid operated. This can be done with a push on a button of the coffee selection panel on the front of the espresso machine. So the design will be slightly different then The Faema E61 Jubilee is made in a S1 and a S2 version.