Owner experience with the Strietman CT1 - Page 3

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CwD
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#21: Post by CwD »

I believe your lid is on upside down based on other pictures I've seen, which may explain why it fell off before.

RyanP (original poster)
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#22: Post by RyanP (original poster) replying to CwD »

That's what I originally thought when I first got the machine, but that space for the piston shaft was so tight that I couldn't get the lid to sit down all the way without it getting stuck lopsided, so I figured I just had it upside down. Anyway, your comment made me reconsider and I just spent a few minutes with a file and opened up the space and sure enough it fits now. Thanks!


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#23: Post by erik82 »

Your lid is indeed upside-down. Maybe it's good to widen the gap made in it a small amount so that it fits better. Forget about the temperature strip cause it won't help.

My CT-1 was also a bit low on temp when I got it. Adjusting the thermostat is really easy and Wouter can explain it to you. Try putting a cappuccino thermometer on the side of the reservoir and hang the probe in the reservoir and see what that does.

I'll take a picture or video this weekend an post it

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#24: Post by dcupstateNY »

erik82 wrote:My CT-1 was also a bit low on temp when I got it. Adjusting the thermostat is really easy
Eric and/or Ryan, I'm very interested in, and would very much appreciate either of you posting how to do this.
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#25: Post by dcupstateNY »

erik82 wrote:Your lid is indeed upside-down
I think the issue with the lid (at least with mine) Wouter polished the "raised" side as opposed to the "under-side" which makes one think that's the side that should be "up".
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#26: Post by erik82 »

Mine is polished the same way. The polished side is under when I put the lid on. The mat side is up.

I'll try and post how to adjust the thermostat. I'll have some time sunday to post pictures but here we go.

It's as easy as unscrewing the allen screw that holds the temperature knob. Once it's off you can adjust the temperature using a very small flat screwdriver by adjusting the screw in the middle (just like a pressostat). Just be carefull because small adjustments have a big influence. Start with adjusting it 1-2mm's a time. I thought that couterclockwise was hotter. Then let it sit for 10 minutes and have a look where it idles. If you adjust it too far and it runs too hot the thermal fuse will do its work and you need to reset it by taking the backplate off.

When you put the knob back on keep in mind that securing it higher will give it a larger range. When turning it to hot it screws in and touches the black plastic washer it sits on and that's your max. Maybe raising the knob a little bit will give you the right temperature because you can turn it a bit further before it touches the washer. Just came up to my mind when I was writing this.

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#27: Post by dcupstateNY »

Thanks, Erik!
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swazi
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#28: Post by swazi »

BTW, since i already had super-lube for my HG-One, i sent them a query as to whether its acid free and usable on CT-1 copper, here is the response i got from them.

From: Debby Alagna <debby@super-lube.com>
Date: May 27, 2016 at 7:13:30 AM PDT
Cc: Bill Reilly <Bill@super-lube.com>, Kevin Wall <kevin@super-lube.com>
Subject: RE: Grease question



Thank you for your inquiry and interest in Super Lube®. The Multi-Purpose Grease is acid free and will work well to control oxidation on copper. Please click on the link below for the Technical Bulletin:
http://www.super-lube.com/files/pdfs/Te ... Grease.pdf

Regards,
Debby Alagna
International Sales Administrator
Synco Chemical Corporation
Phone: 631-567-5300 Ext. 114
Fax: 631-567-5359
Email: debby@super-lube.com
Website: www.super-lube.com


Technical recommendations are based on tests and information believed to be reliable. However, we do not guarantee the results obtained from these recommendations, and the recommendations are made on condition that we will not be liable for any damages resulting from their use. Variations to these recommendations may be necessary to suit individual requirements. No representative of ours has authority to waive or change this provision.

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#29: Post by RyanP (original poster) »

swazi wrote:BTW, since i already had super-lube for my HG-One, i sent them a query as to whether its acid free and usable on CT-1 copper, here is the response i got from them.

From: Debby Alagna <debby@super-lube.com>
Date: May 27, 2016 at 7:13:30 AM PDT
Cc: Bill Reilly <Bill@super-lube.com>, Kevin Wall <kevin@super-lube.com>
Subject: RE: Grease question



Thank you for your inquiry and interest in Super Lube®. The Multi-Purpose Grease is acid free and will work well to control oxidation on copper. Please click on the link below for the Technical Bulletin:
http://www.super-lube.com/files/pdfs/Te ... Grease.pdf

Regards,
Debby Alagna
International Sales Administrator
Synco Chemical Corporation
Phone: 631-567-5300 Ext. 114
Fax: 631-567-5359
Email: debby@super-lube.com
Website: http://www.super-lube.com


Technical recommendations are based on tests and information believed to be reliable. However, we do not guarantee the results obtained from these recommendations, and the recommendations are made on condition that we will not be liable for any damages resulting from their use. Variations to these recommendations may be necessary to suit individual requirements. No representative of ours has authority to waive or change this provision.
Awesome... Thank you!

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#30: Post by RyanP (original poster) »

Temp update:

Thanks to Erik's help in this thread and an email from Wouter I've successfully modified the thermostat. Adjusting it was easy to do, but you do need to have a little bit of patience as you can easily overdo it and it is at your own risk.

Wouter's instructions and photos:

1. Remove the silver knob by loosening the small screw
The screw is inside the silver knob.



2. Look inside the brass adjuster you see a very little flat screw. Turn it counter-clockwise to turn the temperature up and clockwise to turn it down.



As Erik mentioned, you need to be careful with turning the adjustment screw. You can easily overheat the machine. I increased in several small increments until I got the temps where I wanted it. I also kept a cup of cool water handy, so in case I saw the temp getting too high I could pour a little in the reservoir and cool it down.

Wouter recommended making sure the temps don't get above 95c to be safe. If the water gets to boiling point the overheat protector will cut the circuit and you have to take the back plate off and reset it.

Here is how I set mine. At first I had it so that with the reservoir full the water would reach 205f. It quickly became clear that when the reservoir is less full it would get too hot and risk cutting the circuit. So instead I set the temps so that it reaches around 198f with the reservoir full and 205f with the water level not reaching past the brass cylinder.

Water level just below max fill line:



Water level just past brass cylinder: