Saeco knobs

[lts70]

I have an old saeco melting pot that has a broken temp knob and a missing pour lever knob. I was wondering if anyone has had luck finding replacements?

[bobthenailer]

Try a hardware store , electrical hardware store or lowes / home depo ! im pretty sure you could find something that will work .

[williamwaco]

Try a hardware store , electrical hardware store or lowes / home depo ! im pretty sure you could find something that will work .


I broke one many years ago. Replaced it with a knob off an old radio. Fit perfectly.

Today it would probably be easier to find the Saeco knob than the old tube type radio.

[Le Loup Solitaire]

Using the ones found on antique radios, record players, etc is a great idea. They were usually made from a substance called bakelite which was heat tolerant so they would be just the ticket for a melting pot. Some had pointers or were shaped like such, but round ones can work very well if you file or paint a witness mark on it. f you cannot find any antique source then the hardware store will usually have something that will work. LLS

[Pete P]

Radio Shack has some also.

[jimkim]

If you're not near a Radio Shack They have "chickenhead" knobs at electronic repair sites.
http://www.parts-express.com/wizards/searchResults.cfm?srchExt=Cat&srchCat=1035

[Iron Mike Golf]

I'd be careful of what the knob is made of. That SAECO knob gets plenty hot and the wrong kind of plastic will melt.

[lts70]

I decided to fix my old temp knob. I also fixed my cracked on and off switch and cut a chunk off of an old ratchet wrench for the pour knob. Now I need to strip the entire furnace down for a coat of hi temp black.

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[Iron Mike Golf]

LTS, that J-B Weld knob is a work of art!