Why run boiler so high that it requires long cooling flush?

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Kristi
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#1: Post by Kristi »

Why run boiler so high that you have to do long cooling flushes? No flames, please - just wondering if I'm missing something... (Currently running boiler at 201 and brewhead at 197)
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#2: Post by another_jim »

It's different with heat exchanger machines; there's lots of articles explaining the principles on this site.

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#3: Post by malachi »

Steaming.
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#4: Post by Kristi (original poster) »

Ahhh - thanks. This would be not necessary with a 2 boiler machine, yes? Or single boiler and separate steamer?
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#5: Post by HB »

Yes * 2. The three prominent designs (single boiler, heat exchanger, dual boiler) are introduced in Espresso Machines 101.
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