La Spaziale · 1 and 2 group
La Spaziale S2 EK — PSSR examination & servicing
S2 EK machines are used in back-bar setups, small restaurants, pubs and delis nationwide. The engineer carries out the statutory PSSR examination, the front-end service and the water treatment on this model — a standalone examination is £265 + VAT, or £440 + VAT with the service included.
Quick answer
Does a La Spaziale S2 EK need a PSSR examination?
Yes, if it operates in a workplace. It carries a single steam boiler with its own protective devices, which is the pressure system in scope. Steam is a relevant fluid under PSSR 2000 and steam systems are covered at any pressure and any volume, so the boiler must have a Written Scheme of Examination and be examined periodically by a competent person.
- Examination only
- £265
- With service
- £440
The machine
Why the S2 EK matters to the La Spaziale owner
A dependable, compact model perfect for back-bar setups with limited counter depth.
In practice you will find it in back-bar setups, small restaurants, pubs and delis — which shapes what the examination looks like on site: how the machine is accessed, how long it can be offline, and how much scale it has accumulated.
On the day
- The steam boiler is drained and inspected internally with an endoscope for scale, corrosion and weld condition.
- The safety valve, anti-vac valve and fittings are checked and tested.
- The pressure gauge is verified against our calibrated test gauge, not against itself.
- A single compact boiler drains and refills quickly, which makes this the shortest appointment we book.
- The Written Scheme of Examination names the vessel and the protective devices it covers.
Typical rates for this model
- Standalone PSSR examination
- £265
- Service + PSSR bundle
- £440
- Certified safety valve, if it fails
- £35 + VAT
- Water filter, fitted on a visit
- from £107
- Grinder calibration & deep clean
- £89
- If it does not pass
- Explained in writing
All prices exclude VAT. A single steam boiler with one set of protective devices to examine. We confirm the exact figure on the call.
Filters are fitted on site by an engineer and are not posted out. The filter price applies when ordered with a PSSR examination, service, call-out or water test; booked alone it is charged at the standard call-out.
What we see on this model
- Compact heat-exchange machines are among the easiest to drain and inspect, so this is usually a pre-opening job.
- Limited counter depth frequently means the machine cannot be pulled forward — measure the clearance before booking.
- S2 EK/EP/SpaZIO brochure: electronic dosing (EK), free-flow (EP) and 'SpaZio' variant; boilers 3 L (1 group), 5 L (SpaZio), 10 L (2 group), 15 L (3 group); electronic autolevel, dual boiler/pump gauge, safety thermostat. Only one S2 EK fault report was found and it did not reach a root cause — do not build a fault list for this model.
Verified boiler data
What is actually inside this machine
| Configuration | Steam boiler |
|---|---|
| 1 group | 3.0 L |
| 2 group | 10.0 L |
| 3 group | 15.0 L |
| Compact (single group) | 5.0 L |
Manufacturer's published boiler capacities. Where a maker publishes no figure we say so rather than estimate.
Service interval. No service interval is published for the S2 EK — the S2 brochure and the manual cover installation, operation and daily cleaning only.
Fault finder
What actually goes wrong on a La Spaziale S2 EK
Owners usually call us with a symptom, not a diagnosis. This is what that symptom most often turns out to be on this machine, and what putting it right involves.
| Symptom | Usual cause | What fixes it |
|---|---|---|
| Machine powers up but no water reaches the boiler; the fill solenoid does not click or pull. | Owner traced water to the 2-way fill solenoid, which was not energising — coil, its supply, or the board. The thread did not establish which. | Measure the solenoid coil resistance and the voltage actually arriving at the coil against the wiring diagram; check the level-probe circuit before replacing the board. |
These are faults documented for this model, not a generic list.
Common parts
Common parts for the La Spaziale S2 EK
The components most often replaced on this machine, listed by reference number, as a reference for engineers and owners identifying a part.
| Part no. | Description |
|---|---|
| #2572.01 | Eureka Micro-Switch Kit |
| #MAC64ITA-HPCP | Eureka Helios Grinder Blades 65mm |
| #2102 | Parker 3 Way Grp Solenoid Valve 24v (Plus 3 housings in) |
| #2841 | Element Protection Thermostat - Original |
| #0398 | Lucifer 3 Way Grp Solenoid Valve 230v (Ruby) |
| #18281 | Parker 3 Way Solenoid Valve 24v |
| #0450 | PARKER 3 WAY GRP SOLENOID VALVE 230V (RUBY) |
| #23371 | PARKER 2 WAY INLET SOLENOID VALVE 230V |
| #29950 | PARKER 3 WAY SOLENOID VALVE 24V |
| #0020 | Pump Head Rotoflow |
| #0093 | Sirai Pressure Switch |
| #1497 | Parker Pressure Switch |
Parts most often needed on this model
| Part | Number | What it fixes |
|---|---|---|
| 2-way boiler fill solenoid | — | The component at the centre of the one documented S2 EK failure; La Spaziale does not publish S2 part numbers in its public brochure. |
| Level probe | — | Scale on the probe mimics a failed fill circuit; clean before condemning the solenoid. |
| Group/portafilter gasket | — | Standard La Spaziale wear item, but confirm the size against the machine — no S2 parts catalogue was obtainable. |
Questions
S2 EK questions, answered
How a boiler of this size is examined, how often, and who carries the duty — see the complete PSSR guide.
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How much does a PSSR examination cost on a La Spaziale S2 EK?
A standalone examination is £265 + VAT, because a single steam boiler with one set of protective devices to examine. Combined with a front-end service it is £440 + VAT, which is what most back-bar setups, small restaurants, pubs and delis choose, since the boiler has to be drained for the examination either way. We confirm the exact figure on the call.
How often does a La Spaziale S2 EK need examining?
The Written Scheme of Examination sets the interval, and for a commercial machine used in back-bar setups, small restaurants, pubs and delis it is typically 12 to 14 months. A single boiler on this duty normally sits at the middle of that range unless the water is hard, which we test on the day and report with the certificate.
How long does a La Spaziale S2 EK examination take, and what happens on the day?
A single compact boiler drains and refills quickly, which makes this the shortest appointment we book. The visit runs: the steam boiler is drained and inspected internally with an endoscope for scale, corrosion and weld condition. the safety valve, anti-vac valve and fittings are checked and tested. The gauge is then verified against our calibrated test gauge, the system is pressure tested and held, and the machine is re-assembled, refilled, heated and function tested. The Written Scheme of Examination, signed report and asset record follow within 48 hours.
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Call and we'll price your S2 EK on the spot.
Same-week appointments nationwide, the Written Scheme of Examination issued within 48 hours of the visit, and a fixed price agreed before we travel.