Pressurestat adjustment for 5630' to sea level

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SurJones
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#1: Post by SurJones »

So I have a Rancilio Epoco, and moved here to Maine.. Sea Level. Do I need to adjust my pressurestat? Currently have it to set to where I was over a mile high (stop a .9 BAR).

SurJones (original poster)
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#2: Post by SurJones (original poster) »

So if anyone has any help that would be swell.

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kajer
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#3: Post by kajer »

Ditch the pressurestat. That thing will cause you big headaches! I know, I trashed mine not too long ago

See this thread:
Rancilio Epoca E1 - diagnosing why it won't heat up

Long story short, go with the thermosistor and re-calibrate your machine:
http://www.espressoparts.com/rancilio-e ... -6-10-days

The kit shown above, is cheaper than sourcing the two parts you need.

As you can tell from my other thread, not much love for the Epoca machines :(