On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 08:48:48AM -0800, Ira wrote: > > At 07:06 AM 12/25/2008, you wrote: >> Anyone know what the solution might be? A new pump? > > I'd start by connecting a turkey baster to the input hose, the one
Ira, Thanks for the suggestions -- I'll try the turkey baster. I disconnected a few hoses to try and get an idea of where the problem would be, and it appears to be in the pump. Here's why: - When I empty the steam tank, the pump starts and won't shut off. - When I disconnect the output hose (the hard one after the return valve), nothing comes out when the pump is on (so no obstruction higher up). - Nothing comes out of the return hose either. - During my testing, I re-aligned the pump and it started working for a few minutes, then wouldn't work anymore. When the pump (and machine) is cold, it seems to work better. From past experience with other pumps, cavitation happens easier with hot water. - When the pump works, it can't hold a steady pressure -- it's a little like a machine gun, hoping between 10-11 bar. Any chance there could be a scale build-up in the pump? Can it be taken apart, or (if it's not cavitation) does it need to be replaced? Thanks! js. -- Jean-Sebastien Morisset, Sr. UNIX Administrator <[email protected]> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
