La San Marco - Flowmeter

On modern volumetric versions of La San Marco espresso machine flowmeters are used to measure the amount of water going to the brewing group.

When you have a San Marco espresso machine with a touch panel with selection options for coffee, for this you use a flowmeter to volumetric dose. The flowmeter exists out of various components. You have a body, which has a outlet(normally ¼”BSP-G) and a orifice of 1,15mm. The impeller, o ring and the flowmeter cover.

The flowmeters used on La San Marco espresso machines are made by the Italian company Gicar, These can be used on La San Marco espresso machine such as the San Marco 85, San Marco 95, San Marco 105 and the San Marco 100. For the La San Marco Leva there is no flowmeter required.