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Greetings all. I purchased a second hand isomac millenium a few months ago and it just started to malfunction. When I turn the machine on, the pump runs continuously and does not shut off. The sound of the pump running seems somewhat muted. I believe water is running back into...
While I have not owned a Breville BES920 XL, I have owned (now for 3.5 weeks of thorough testing) a BES980XL. This machine is basically the same as the 920XL, but offers grinding plus automated tamping, and automated frothing in addition to a portafilter brewing.
Have an older Brewtus that has not been used for a bit. Thought I would try to get it running again.
All electrical switches, resistors what have you functioning properly. Pump has prime. But it looks to me that water is just being pumped into the OPV at the end of the pump...
When i start up my machine and let it heat up, the pump pressure stays at zero. I brew a shot, it has no trouble getting between 8-10 bar (safely in the green). After I brew the shot, the pressure hangs out between 3-4, if I run the...
Added: I've retitled this thread from Plumb-in and Servicing Questions to show that it's a rebuild. This is because initial inspection revealed steam leaks in the boiler seals, rust on the heating element terminals and boiler insulation that had become dry and brittle. To run...
Hi, from what I've read so far on this site about measuring temperature with a thermofilter, everybody seems to be recommending the T thermocouple. The problem that I have here is that the thermometer that I have, the extech TM100, only offers K and J thermocouples. Would I need...
Not sure where to post this, but this seems the most logical forum.
I picked up a used La San Marco 85e from a restaurant liquidation. It looked like a fun project. It was dirty with what you'd maybe call normal level of crusted espresso, loose beans, etc. Inside it...
Hi, I've just bought my first HX machine, and i was wondering how to store my little delonghi correctly? It will probably stay unused for couple of months. Do i need to leave water in boiler, or better to drain it. If so, how to do it? Using steam wand and turning machine...
So, yesterday my 5 month old Faema Carisma turned on, and did not get hot. I called ChrisCoffee. They had me check the limit switch, connections and the heating element. I have a calibrated Fluke 87Mk5 meter. The heater reads 14.5ohms. If I plug it in and turn it on I get 124V...