There have been a rash of complaints about steam boilers with PID controls going overpressure.
According to Jim P at 1st Line, this is not a manufacturing problem -- he's been getting this complaint all summer for his entire range of machines with PIDed boilers. His service...
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Two days ago I return to my machine (Expobar Brewtus IV, plumbed) to find the PID reading the brew temp dropped 65 degrees. Long story short, it never regained heat. Removed the cover, checked both high-limit switches were not dripped. Checked for continuity - the...
Hello I'm a first-time poster. I recently bought a used older Magister Stella. It's pulling nice shots but the steam is weak, way weaker than my Rancilio Silvia. I took apart the steam plumbing back to the boiler and found no clogs. I descaled. When I drained the boiler via the...
I have a Domobar Junior and I believe its around 10 years old. I have purchased it second hand and since I purchased it the brew pressure gauge has not been working. But also the green light next to it.
I got a call from my customer regarding to Overheat Temperature of his BDB 920 XL.
Finding and Solution:
- There are leaking from Steam Boiler : O-ring Replaced and tested: the temperature started and ended in 93 degree. After stand by, the temperature heat up...
Ever since the epic tread about the Restoration of a Caravel de Luxe... , I have had my eyes open for a similar project. So, last weekend this grinder appeared and I could not resist it. I do not have the grinder in my possession yet, it will take a couple of weeks...
Hello,
I've been using my Rocket Appartamento daily almost for 2 years and I recently added a Flow Control unit by ECM.
Prior to installing the flow control unit itself, I installed the brew pressure gauge and tried to understand how the brew pressure was set on the machine....
I have steam coming out of the top vents on the front left side, with an on-off hiss. And I had water leak from the bottom today while making a shot. Anybody have any ideas?
A few of you may know, after 5 years of bliss, I sold my lovely 1981 Olympia cremina 67. It was a sad day when I packed her up, sadder still when the purchaser emailed me an OMG type message.
Yes I'm happy HE'S happy, but the last 7 or so weeks have been HE!! (!!)
