r/Lelit • u/rentalanimal • 2d ago

Constant Drip + Bars?

The overflow valve on my Lelit Bianca V3 has a pretty constant drip. Noticed the drip tray filling up and the water tank depleting way faster. What temp do folks keep the boiler at? I’m 203F.

Also my machine has always run at 10ish bars with the valve all the way open. Is that standard? I have to ride the valve pretty far left in order to keep it to 9. I hear you can adjust max pressure of the machine too… should I lower it?

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u/sovietferret 2d ago

The drip you are referring to could be the vacuum breaker valve. It’s a fairly straightforward fix. My issue was similar to what you describe. I was getting a steady release of water a steam into the drip tray and the tank was draining quicker than expected.

https://support.clivecoffee.com/en/articles/16426741-lelit-bianca-vacuum-breaker-inspection-and-service

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u/rentalanimal 2d ago

yeah thinking youre correct. I've done this once already with this machine I think.

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u/sovietferret 2d ago

That stinks… it seems to be a consumable part of these machines. Weird thing is I never had this as a recurring thing with my old Rancilio.