Pete, I think it will loosen up a bit over time. I replaced the gasket a few months ago in my Brewtus II and the portafilter handle tightens about a few minutes past 6. So 7:00 is within the range of normal, I would say. As long as it stays in place when pulling a shot and it doesn't leak, I think you're in business. Good luck with your new machine. I have Brewtus IV envy.
Dan On Mar 2, 2011, at 8:11 AM, [email protected] wrote: > So, my new Brewtus IV arrived yesterday - instructions suggested > letting the machine sit for 12-24 hours when winter-shipped to allow > for any moisture in the pipes to melt/evaporate. That did not stop me > from setting the machine out on the counter, though - very beautiful. > However, I noticed that when I tried to insert the portafilter handle > into the group head, I couldn't get it much past the 7:00 position. In > other words, it was a tight fit. Now, I haven't yet fired up the > machine (that's this evenings job). I am therefore assuming that the > tightness I am experiencing with the portafilter on the grouphead will > disappear as the gasket heats up and becomes more flexible. Is this a > fair assessment? Looking at videos on line of people operating this > machine, it seems as though it is very easy to counter-clockwise turn > the portafilter to the correct position on the group. > > Thanks! > > Pete > > -- > 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. > -- 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.
