Who repairs domestic espresso machines in Glasgow?

Jim Goldsmith

• 2005 Answers
• Posted on May 21, 2009

SOURCE: Francis Francis X1 - Cleaning lime from tank

CLR rinse followed by a vinegar brew then a clear water brew cycle

SOURCE: I recentlty bought a Francis X1 (2000 model). I

There are two different handles made for this unit (I own an X1 and have both). Both of these handles have baskets.

First - The pod handle has a basket area that is very shallow, about 1/3 of an inch deep and the basket has very small holes.

Second - The handle for loose grounds came with two baskets, one for a single dose, and one for a double dose. Both removable baskets have the very small holes for the espresso to drip through.

You must have a basket in the handle in order to use the machine. If you try to make espresso without a basket, you'll just make a mess. Besides, the machine will never be able build enough pressure to extract espresso from the grounds.

Search the net (ebay?) for francis francis x1 handle.


Good luck

SOURCE: I bought a second hand Francis Francis X1 Espresso

Perhaps the heating element is broken. Does it heat up at all? If not, the steamer won't work and there will be nothing for the gauge to register.