Hi Tim, When backflushing, do you mean the high pressure stream from the bottom of the vertical pipe, i.e. that vents into the drip tray? If that's slow, and you're seeing pressure on the PF (meaning that that same tube isn't draining quickly/completely), I would guess that the vertical tube has become clogged somehow. Pressure on the PF is not normal and can be dangerous when it sprays hot coffee grind and water on you.
I imagine Ira will chime in on how to open that part up and see what's gotten in there, but I would stop using the machine in the meantime. At least be very careful and crack the PF open slowly to let off pressure slowly. best, bmc "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel....." > From: Tim <[email protected]> > Reply-To: <[email protected]> > Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:14:40 -0700 (PDT) > To: Brewtus <[email protected]> > Subject: Backwash > > > Hello > > My Brewtus II has always had a good deal of pressure released when > backwashing the brew head with a blank portafilter. Recently however > the stream of water released from the head is now a low pressure > stream. Also when removing the portafilter after brewing an espresso > there is pressure on the portafilter, Any ideas what could be causing > this or is this normal? > Thanks, > Tim > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
