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ECM Mechanika V Slim: Steam Pressure Gauge Replacement

Imported from HubSpot KB export -- 2026-08-14

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Written by Zac P

What you'll need:

- 13mm wrench

- (2) 14mm wrench(es)

Before diving in, you'll need to Remove the Top Panel.

Locate the steam pressure gauge on the front left side of the machine.

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Place one 14mm wrench on the square fixture on the gauge (inside the bracket) and the 13mm wrench on the capillary tube nut

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Squeezing the two wrenches together, you'll loosen the capillary tube nut enough that you can unthread it the rest of the way using your fingers.

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Place one 14mm wrench back on that square piece, and the other 14mm wrench on the nut fastening the bracket to the machine.

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Similarly, squeeze the two wrenches (or hold the one on the square nut steady), and loosen the bracket nut.

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Remove the nut, and pull the bracket from the gauge.

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Remove the gauge through the front of the machine.

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To replace, insert the new gauge through the front and follow these steps in reverse order. If you need further assistance, contact us at [email protected]

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