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Espresso machine and circuit overload

Postby owlbass on Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:48 am

When the pump and heating element are both running simultaneously, the pressure drops on the pump to around 7 bars. This went away when I moved into a new place but it happens from time to time. I think my next step is to check if there are any other appliances running while this problem happens.

Does anyone else have problems with a small circuit? I'm looking to sell my Anita but don't want to sell something that might have a faulty pump. Thanks
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Postby Randy G. on Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:03 am

Was happening to me so I am now getting power from another circuit and the problem disappeared.
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Postby EricL on Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:35 pm

Code in some areas is that the upper and lower plugs in an outlet are are different circuits in the kitchen. See if that makes a difference.

I have several unused 20a circuit breakers in the box from when we had separate electric heaters in each room, and I'm cannibalizing one of those for a dedicated 20a espresso circuit in the kitchen. If you own your home, and depending on your house layout, it shouldn't be too expensive to run a new line if it continues to be a problem.
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Postby cafeIKE on Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:30 pm

A cheap & cheerful VOM plugged into the other socket will tell the story. If the voltage at the plug remains more or less constant [~2v] when the heater kicks in, then there's more than likely an internal wiring problem : Corroded / Loose Connector[s]

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