I've seen a fair bit of talk on the list about adjusting pressure. Given the fact that there's tape over the pressure adjust screw on my machine, and all the warnings about don't touch it, only let the factory do it, etc, etc., I'm leery of messing with it. Also, my understanding is that supposedly the factory has pulled shots and checked the pressure and set it properly. But, I've just wondered about it. My pressure gauge typically reads about 11 bar when I'm pulling shots. I'm unclear on whether it's supposed to read the true 8.5-9 bar that an espresso should be done at, or whether the gauge is a pressure at a different point in the system and thus the real pressure at the PF is lower, or not.
Can folks discuss this a bit? Other than taste, are there ways for me to know whether my machine is set right or not, and/or if I'm going to adjust it (and potentially void my warranty?) how can I know when I've set it to the right spot? From the reading I've done I think I understand that too much pressure can actually cause a build up and not get things flowing properly (which seems a bit backwards, but I sort of understand). Anyway, let me know what folks think. -- Chris Bailey [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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
