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And so it went with our Bialetti Moka Mukka Express Coffee Maker, in Cow-Speckled White. I found it in our basement a while back, and was excited to try to make a cup of cappuccino – only to find the unit wasn’t working. It was a thrift store find dating years back, so we likely paid less than $10 for it. I looked up replacement valves, and they cost around $40USD – still less than what a new coffee maker costs, but far more than I was hoping to spend on a novelty appliance.

Users have reported that the upper valve assembly, which controls the coffee rising and foaming action, tends to clog and underperform over time. It requires frequent cleaning and careful attention to ensure correct performance. In the event it becomes blocked, the unit simply builds pressure until the relief valve in the base opens, and no coffee ever makes it to the top. See this video for an example (though in this case, he takes the valve off, which releases pressure and blows coffee out):

The first thing to try is taking the valve off, and blowing some compressed air up the exit orifice, to back out the stoppage. You could also take a small pipe cleaner, paperclip, or metal wire, and work it up through the valve to try and clean the insides. I gave this a try with no luck – there was a firm resistance very close to the exit aperture.

After inspecting the valve body closely, I couldn’t identify any obvious way of non-destructively open the stem. The metal exit aperture wouldn’t unscrew, and prying at the sides didn’t open the stem body. So, out came the X-Acto knife:

I made some shallow cuts along the sides of the valve body, right along the seams. It seemed (ha) to be working, and I further used a screwdriver to help pry apart the two halves of the valve body.

I took some fine-tipped tweezers, and started poking and pulling around at the brown wall. I ended up pulling out a lot of fibrous matter, which smelled of burnt coffee. Perhaps some incorrectly loaded filter media had made it up the valve?

I took a look around at what materials I had on hand to help re-seal the valve stem, and unfortunately couldn’t find any epoxy or plastic-weld putty in the garage. I settled on Permatex Red Hi-Temp Silicone Sealant – I couldn’t find a PSI rating for it, but if it can withstand high temperatures and is waterproof, that’s good enough for me. UPDATE: The sealant repair started flaking and flexing after about a month. I went to the hardware store and bought a higher-strength bonder: J-B Weld 50139 Plastic Bonder. This stuff dries hard as a rock, is rated for 3770 PSI, and is also black to match the colour of the valve. Still under $10!

After verifying that the body was still hollow and allowed wire to be fed through, I clamped the valve using some vice-grips, and left the sealant to cure.

The next day, I cleaned everything off with water and isopropyl alcohol, placed a new R-06 o-ring on the coffeemaker body, and reattached the valve. I ran some water through the system, and confirmed the valve was operating fine and not spitting sealant into the coffeemaker. Success!

If you have the right tools, anything is possible. If not, you can always buy a new replacement pressure valve for your Bialetti Mukka Express Coffeemaker on Amazon by using this link.

Bialetti MokaInduction: the original coffee maker, a symbol of Made in Italy, is now also suitable for use on all induction hobs. Bialetti Moka Induction offers the experience of the true Italian ritual of preparing a delicious coffee to enjoy with whoever you want.

Bialetti quality: innovative bi-layer boiler technology offers a high-performance product. The double layer of the boiler, in fact, guarantees the preparation of coffee according to the best Italian tradition and allows uniform distribution of heat for perfect use on all induction hobs. Moka Induction also has the exclusive patented Bialetti safety valve, easy to inspect and clean. The ergonomic handle makes it easy to grip the product.

1. Start by pouring the water at room temperature into the Moka boiler and fill it up to the level of the safety valve. Do not exceed this level or the coffee might be too watery.

Each individual Bialetti Dolce&Gabbana Moka Express is characterised by distinctive features linked to the varying position of the decorative motifs on the collector.

After extensive usage or due to use of wrong ground coffee and/or scale water, your Brikka might get clogged, release pressure through the valve or between parts, use only part of the water etc. It will stop acting normally and will not produce your favorite Moka.

Prepare your Moka and see if all is working as expected, coffee is flowing freely, crema is built and no pressure leaks from the pressure valve or between water and coffee containers.

Turns out, the new gaskets that Bialetti sells (at least here in Greece) are different from the older ones. The new gasket is a simple white sort-of washer, while the older one had a groove in the outer rim, which ensured a snugger fit and kept the filter firmly. Now with the new gasket, the filter can be turned more easily, still I tested it and it produced a fine brew.

The devil is in the details. It is often the smallest things, the particularities, that make all the difference. This is also the case in regards to the preparation of a good coffee, a ritual in which all the steps and every single component play a fundamental role. Among all, one of the most important elements is the Moka valve. Often ignored, it is vital not only for the quality of the coffee, but also for the safety of those who prepare it.

The valve was born with the invention of the Moka Express in 1933. It is a safety valve positioned on the bottom chamber. To better understand the importance of the valve and its use, we need to take a step back and illustrate step by step

This is where the valve of the Moka comes into play. It must open when the pressure is too high. By doing so, it allows the steam to escape regularly, without causing any damage. In short, the Moka’s safety valve provides security. Hence, it should only intervene when the coffee maker is used under abnormal operating conditions.

A long-standing and debated question: how far can you fill the bottom chamber for a state-of-the-art coffee? The Moka valve can come in handy to answer this dilemma. Another important role of the valve is that it acts as a "measuring cup". Its position on the bottom chamber is not accidental. Rather, it indicates to those who prepare the coffee the correct amount of water to use. The only exception is for some special coffee pots that are already equipped with a measuring cup. Ideally the water should reach just below the safety valve.

The Moka valve, therefore, is not a decoration or a mere design element. Rather, it is a very important component for the correct functioning of the coffee maker. It guarantees safety and plays a part in the making of an excellent coffee.

Consequently, it is necessary to keep it clean and maintain it regularly. For example, using tap water to make coffee brings with it the risk of limescale deposits obstructing the hole in the valve. The resulting danger is that it could get clogged.

We have seen that one can simply use hot water to clean the Moka valve. To avoid limescale obstructions, simply move the piston that comes out of the valve along its axis when washing it. To ensure the Moka functions correctly, it is recommended to repeat this checkup periodically.

This moka pot—which, of the four models we tested, comes closest to Alfonso Bialetti’s original design—has a classic look, is dead simple to use, and brews coffee as rich and flavorful as that of any model we tested.

In my own kitchen in St. Louis, I conducted a taste test with four 6-cup moka pots: my Bialetti Moka Express, the Alessi Moka, the Grosche Milano Red, and the stainless steel Ilsa Turbo Express. Dozens of variations are available—from IKEA’s Scandinavian spin on the classic moka pot to the MoMA Design Store’s cute and colorful Cocca Moka to innumerable knockoffs on Amazon—but we concluded that the four models we chose represented the range of options well.

I am by no means a coffee expert (as I said, I just started drinking it regularly in the past year), but I did find some obvious differences between the pots’ brews. The Bialetti Moka Express performed the best overall, producing a smooth, full-bodied flavor profile—chocolatey, smoky, and just a bit acidic—compared with the rest of the bunch. The Alessi Moka’s brews were a little more acidic and slightly less rich, but they were otherwise almost indistinguishable from the Bialetti’s. Results from the stainless steel Ilsa Turbo Express were drinkable, if somewhat hollow and flat, and brews from the Grosche Milano Red were the worst—watery and flavorless.

The Bialetti pot that I’ve had for years—which my boyfriend and now I have put through some serious wear and tear—seems mostly infallible. Other than a hairline crack on the hinge (which is a stress point if you try to screw the top on one-handed, as I have), it hasn’t sustained any major damage. The cast-aluminum pieces fit together smoothly and are fairly easy to clean. When the pot is not in use, it fits into my mid-century modern decor as a piece of functional art.

Moka express is one of the best-selling Bialetti pots today. I love drinking a cup of perfect coffee every morning that a Bialetti pot can make. However, the handle can break due to rough use. If the same thing happened to you, you must be thinking about how to replace bialetti handle?

If you have the replacement handle, use a hammer and a screw to remove the existing handle. Then make a hole in the handle and install it in the pot. The handle will not come with a hole, and that’s where most people get stuck.

However, I will be discussing the whole process in detail throughout the article. You will be able to change the Bialetti handle within minutes after finishing reading.

However, you may find your bialetti moka not working sometimes. There’s nothing to worry about. Follow the bialetti moka troubleshooting guide below to identify and fix the issues:

If pressure or steam is getting out through the safety valve, you must fix the issue instantly to avoid danger. Disassemble the pot and clean the inside of the column of the upper chamber. Then you will find the small piston in the middle of the safety valve. Move it in a circular motion to remove clogging.

If you don’t clean and dry your Bialetti well, the inside of the pot may turn white. Clean it properly with dish brush and a mixture of warm water and white vinegar. Dry the pot well after cleaning.

Another problem you may face with your Bialetti is a broken handle. It’s made of plastic, and that’s why it can break in rough use. The solution to the issue is to replace the part.

A locking bolt holds the handle to the pot. You need to remove the damaged one to set the replacement. Hold the screw against the bolt and start hammering. It will come off after a few hits.

Replacing the gasket in the Bialetti Moka Express is pretty easy. Make sure you have got the right rubber gasket that I recommended earlier in the article.

Now, remove the rubber seal from the Bialetti moka express. It may feel stiff a bit. Use a knife to get the rubber out. Then firmly place the filter on the stovetop. After that, seal the gasket well around the filter and reassemble the Bialetti Moka Express.

The Bialetti should take only 3 to 6 minutes to prepare coffee, depending on the pot size and the intensity of the heat. Once the pot is full of coffee, turn off the heat immediately to avoid burning.

You should not put Bialetti in the dishwasher. If you do, it can lead to corrosion and oxidation that not only damage its beautiful appearance but also ruin the taste of the coffee you make in the pot.

Bialetti Moka Express is pretty easy to clean, and it provides an amazing flavor to the coffee. You can change the brew ratio as per your choice to make drip-style coffee. The handle is also sturdy and convenient to hold. If you break it by accident, replace it by following the instructions I have explained in the article.