Sanremo · 2 and 3 group
Sanremo Opera 2.0 — PSSR examination & servicing
Opera 2.0 machines are used in high-volume cafés, hotel breakfast service, contract catering and roastery bars nationwide. The engineer carries out the statutory PSSR examination, the front-end service and the water treatment on this model — a standalone examination is £295 + VAT, or £500 + VAT with the service included.
Quick answer
Does a Sanremo Opera 2.0 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
- £295
- With service
- £500
The machine
Why the Opera 2.0 matters to the Sanremo owner
Sanremo's high-volume machine, built around a large service boiler for sites that cannot afford to stop.
In practice you will find it in high-volume cafés, hotel breakfast service, contract catering and roastery bars — 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 3 group boiler holds more water than a 2 group, so the drain, refill and heat-up all take longer — allow the full appointment window.
- The Written Scheme of Examination names the vessel and the protective devices it covers.
Typical rates for this model
- Standalone PSSR examination
- £295
- Service + PSSR bundle
- £500
- Certified safety valve, if it fails
- £85 + 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. The additional drain and heat-up time a 3 group boiler needs. 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
- A large steam boiler means a longer drain, refill and heat-up, and that is what the appointment allows for.
- No public Opera 2.0 troubleshooting table or instruction manual was found — do not present a fault list for this model as manufacturer-documented. What does exist is the Opera 2.0 spare parts catalogue (Ed. 01/2023), which is the source of these part numbers.
Verified boiler data
What is actually inside this machine
| Configuration | Steam boiler |
|---|---|
| 2 group | 8.0 L |
| 3 group | 10.0 L |
Manufacturer's published boiler capacities. Where a maker publishes no figure we say so rather than estimate.
Service interval. No interval published. Sanremo publishes no Opera 2.0 user/service manual with a maintenance schedule; the only dealer maintenance guidance found is Sanremo UK's instruction to re-grease the steam valves 'on a regular basis'.
Source: Sanremo official general catalogue 2023, Opera 2.0 technical data
Fault finder
What actually goes wrong on a Sanremo Opera 2.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steam valve stiff or weeping; the wand does not seal cleanly. | Valve not re-greased — Sanremo UK covers the Opera in the same steam-valve re-greasing procedure as the Cafe Racer. | Release steam pressure, remove the valve front, re-grease the pin, articulating joint and internal O-ring with food-safe high-temperature silicone grease. |
These are faults documented for this model, not a generic list.
Common parts
Common parts for the Sanremo Opera 2.0
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 |
|---|---|
| #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 |
| #1578 | Solenoid O Rings Bag Of 100 |
| #1586 | Shower Plate 52 X 5mm |
Parts most often needed on this model
| Part | Number | What it fixes |
|---|---|---|
| Group/portafilter gasket ('under-cup seal' H8,5) | 10502160 | Standard group-seal wear item. |
| Group mesh shower | 10053050 | Clogs with oil and scale; replaced at service. |
| Gigleur D2 | 10053268A | Group-body gigleur; the same blockage family as other Sanremo groups. |
| Steam tap kit | KIT RUBVAPOPD | Rebuilds the Opera steam tap. |
| Water level probe 120 mm | 10112064A | Level-probe scale is the usual fill-fault cause. |
| Group heating element 800 W 230 V | 10455116 | Per-group element; a cold group with a hot boiler points here. |
Questions
Opera 2.0 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 Sanremo Opera 2.0?
A standalone examination is £295 + VAT, because the additional drain and heat-up time a 3 group boiler needs. Combined with a front-end service it is £500 + VAT, which is what most high-volume cafés, hotel breakfast service, contract catering and roastery bars 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 Sanremo Opera 2.0 need examining?
The Written Scheme of Examination sets the interval, and for a commercial machine used in high-volume cafés, hotel breakfast service, contract catering and roastery bars it is typically 12 to 14 months. A 3 group boiler holds a larger volume of water, so scale accumulates faster than in a smaller machine on the same duty and the scheme usually sets the shorter interval.
How long does a Sanremo Opera 2.0 examination take, and what happens on the day?
A 3 group boiler holds more water than a 2 group, so the drain, refill and heat-up all take longer — allow the full appointment window. 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.
Other Sanremo machines covered
Call and we'll price your Opera 2.0 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.