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Sage Barista Express:
Water leaking around the portafilter
These are some of the Barista Express faults we see regularly. Start with the symptom closest to yours. We will never diagnose a machine from a webpage, but we can help you understand the sensible next step.
Example of a Barista Express leaking around the portafilter.
Water leaking around the portafilter
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
Water escapes around the edge of the portafilter while coffee is being made, rather than passing only through the coffee.
It may begin as a small drip and gradually get worse, or appear suddenly when the machine comes under pressure.
SAFE NEXT STEP
Make sure the portafilter is fitted correctly and that there is no coffee sitting on the rim of the basket or around the group-head seal.
If the leak is forceful, worsening or the portafilter no longer feels secure, stop using the machine and allow it to cool before handling it.
HOW WE CAN HELP
A worn group-head seal is a common cause of water leaking around the portafilter, but it is not the only possibility.
We check the seal, portafilter fit and the rest of the group-head assembly so we can identify why the machine is leaking and carry out the right repair.
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