quar wrote:Like I said, it's letting more steam out than the stock tip, it just doesn't seem to be doing as well as it should.

Thanks for posting the video. The steam pressure looks rather feeble to me. Please remove the steam arm and check if it's clogged.

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Here's that video. Big difference between this video and yours.

You definitely have something wrong. If your boiler pressure is 1.3 bar, my guess is you have a blockage. If you have descaled your boiler you my have clogged either the steam valve itself or you have a clogged tip. As the other gentleman in this thread said take the tip off and open the valve. If the steam blasts out then you need to look at the tip. If not then I suspect the valve.

OK,

I can go one better than without a tip...how about without a wand!



Here's without a tip for comparisons sake:



There did seem to be quite a bit of steam with the wand removed. After removing it, I was able to run a large diameter pipe cleaner all of the way through it. Didn't feel or see any obvious obstructions. After reinstalling the wand and taking the second video, she still seemed to be putting out quite a bit of steam. Anybody agree?

I'm starting to suspect the tip.

Also, bonus points to anyone who can tell me how to reinstall my wand so it's not limp. Can't seem to get it tight enough.

Mike

quar wrote:After removing it, I was able to run a large diameter pipe cleaner all of the way through it. Didn't feel or see any obvious obstructions.

Not to be obtuse, but did you try blowing through it?

Sorry, forgot to mention that...Yes, didn't feel any obvious resistance. Also ran a stream of water through it. The exit flow rate seemed to be equivalent to the stream coming in.

I'm not sure what to make of the videos. There was obviously plenty of steam power with the wand removed. Seemed pretty good with the wand on as well. However, my experience is limited, as my Anita is the only machine in this class that I've owned or played with.

Mike

I would double-check the steam tip. I haven't let the steam out without the wand in place, but the exiting steam in your video looks reasonable. The next step is Chris' suggestion - the steam valve.

Hm...The tip appears to be fine. There aren't any obvious obstructions. Wonder if the holes would be too small or too big?

I'm tempted to bust out my pin vise and go to work, but I don't want to mess it up worse.

I've been hoping Sebastian from Great Infusions would turn up in this thread...

Mike

When you opened that valve with the steam arm off it should have blasted out the steam and your boiler pressure should have dropped to zero in a few seconds. If not IT'S YOUR VALVE. Here is a link that will show you what your valve looks like. The http://www.chriscoffee.com/faq#18 yours is the one on the right.

I'll start disassembling the steam valve today. Does anyone know if there is anything I need to know so I don't break it?