Anti-Vacuum Valve 1/4″ M – Nickel-Plated, for Simonelli, Faema & VBM

Nickel-Plated 1/4″ Anti-Vacuum Valve

When a boiler cools, the steam inside condenses and pulls a vacuum. The anti-vacuum valve lets air back in so milk is not sucked up the steam wand, then closes again as pressure builds on the next heat-up.

How to Tell It Is Failing

A worn valve either hisses steam after warm-up or sticks shut, which can leave the boiler slow to refill. This one has a short nickel-plated hex body, a brass pin that lifts and drops with pressure, and a 1/4″ BSP male thread.

Specifications

• 1/4″ Nickel Anti-Vacuum Valve Type: Anti-vacuum (vacuum breaker) valve
• 1/4″ Nickel Anti-Vacuum Valve Thread: 1/4″ male
• 1/4″ Nickel Anti-Vacuum Valve Body: Nickel-plated brass
• 1/4″ Nickel Anti-Vacuum Valve Pin: Brass
• 1/4″ Nickel Anti-Vacuum Valve Quantity: 1 valve

Machines Listed by the Supplier

Nuova Simonelli Appia, Aurelia, Oscar and Premier; Faema E61, E91 and Compact; Rancilio S20; Vibiemme Domobar; Sanremo, Spaziale, La Pavoni Bar and Victoria Arduino Athena. Match the shape of your old valve, or compare the brass 1/4″ pin-type anti-vac.

Boiler parts are best fitted with the machine cold and drained. Our repair team can fit it for you; see more coffee machine spare parts.