Steel Washer

Steam/Water Valve Knob Washer, Futurmat, Gaggia (Italcrem) & Mairali

This small steel washer sits behind the knob insert on Futurmat, Spanish Gaggia (Italcrem) and Mairali steam and water valves, holding the knob's tension spring under proper preload so the valve turns smoothly instead of feeling loose or gritty.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 24 x 8.6 x 2 mm, steel

COMPATIBILITY

• Fits: Futurmat, Spanish Gaggia (Italcrem) and Mairali steam/water valve knobs
• Works with: the matching knob tension spring (see our Futurmat Knob Spring, SKU MA_142)

INSTALLATION

Straightforward DIY replacement, disassemble the knob, swap the washer, and reassemble in a few minutes with a screwdriver.

PRO TIPS

• If a steam or water knob feels loose or wobbly even after tightening, this washer, not the spring, is usually the worn culprit; it's a couple-dollar fix for what looks like a much bigger problem.