{"product_id":"la-pavoni-steam-valve-piston-in-chrome","title":"La Pavoni Steam Valve Piston in Chrome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Pavoni Steam Valve Piston, Chrome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chrome-finished piston is the metal-on-metal seal that closes the steam valve body against its boiler seat, there's no gasket at that end, so the piston's fit and finish do the sealing. A separate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoparts.mom\/products\/la-pavoni-steam-knob-shaft-mini-valve-gasket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshaft gasket\u003c\/a\u003e handles sealing at the knob end of the same valve. Also available in a brass finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: La Pavoni steam valve assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with: knob-end shaft gasket (linked above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTALLATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moderate DIY task, the piston must seat cleanly for a proper metal-on-metal seal, so light polishing of the seat may be needed on older valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSince this is a metal-to-metal seal with no gasket, make sure the seat is free of pitting or mineral deposits before installing a new piston, or it won't seal even when new.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Espresso Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37554608570555,"sku":"P24","price":15.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/8282\/9755\/products\/p24.jpg?v=1610095093","url":"https:\/\/www.espressoparts.mom\/products\/la-pavoni-steam-valve-piston-in-chrome","provider":"Espresso Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}