Just received
my NOS VEVE Vigano "KONTESSA" stainless steel moka pot . Absolutely new condition with original papers , no box and one tiny problem . The unused rubber gasket is 40 plus years old. After a very thorough cleaning I cannot use the pot . The old rubber gasket is not only discolored but hard as a rock . Factory NOS rubber gaskets are available , but the latest manufacture would be 1984 when the company folded and I don't want rubber since silicone gaskets are available . My problem and my question to you that have moka pots , will 1 or 2 centimeters in circumference make that much of a difference ?. I see a few ads for silicone gaskets to fit my "2 tazze" little pot , but none of the circumferences match . Yes , I can take the old one out and measure it , but after sitting unused 40 years I'm sure it has shrunk. Any advice or links to proper size silicone gaskets for this pot will be appreciated ! GRAZIE !