> I have a stove top espresso maker that isn't working properly anymore.
> Pressure is escaping from the safety valve before enough pressure has
> built up to force the water through the coffee.
>
> Does anyone know if it's possible to get new safety valves for stove top
> espresso makers? They easily unscrew would be easy to replace if it was
> possible to get hold of one.

You certainly can. I've bought new gaskets, filter plates and escape
valves from a local Thompson coffee shop here in Glasgow.

Richard