La Pavoni Europiccola and pressures

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Yacomonti
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#1: Post by Yacomonti »

Hi to everyone, sorry for this basic question, but there is something about pressure reading that is a little confusing to me.

Why in the Europiccolas the gauges tells that 14 psi-0.9 bar is a normal pressure, while in others machines the gauges read 130psi-9 bar for a normal pressure.
Is a silly question, but with the little technical knowledge i have..such a simple matter is far away for my basic understanding.

Thanks!!!!

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HB
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#2: Post by HB »

You may be confusing steam and brew pressure. For steam boiler pressure, 0.9 to 1.2 bar is common. For brew pressure, around 9 bar is common.
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yakster
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#3: Post by yakster »

The brew pressure comes from a pump, with a lever, you're the pump and your pull will be 6-9 bars.

The boiler pressure will determine the water temps and steam power. Too high and your group may get too hot.
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Yacomonti (original poster)
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#4: Post by Yacomonti (original poster) »

Very clear guys!
Thank you very much for the time and the detailed clarification, like always.

Abrazo,