P.S. The limiting factor on the steam boiler would be the over-pressure relief valve--I don't know what its upper limit is, but you should be able to set close to that. Perhaps Todd will chime in here on that number and the process for setting it. Kind of like cubic inches in an engine--most people don't complain about having too much steam... bmc
On Mar 4, 2011, at 7:09 AM, Benjamin McCafferty wrote: > No, the B2 had one hole also, at least mine was (I had the old round > one-hole, they did change to a tapered one-hole at some point). Search for > my previous posts on steam tips also. If you use a 2-hole that has more open > area than a one-hole, you'd need more pressure, not less. > > In any case, I think you'd like the new isomac 2-hole (small holes) and/or > the goldpro 2-hole. Both provide a good balance with the steam that we have > available in our little machines. > > b > > On Mar 3, 2011, at 8:32 PM, [email protected] wrote: > >> Thanks - one difference between the BIV and BII is the number of holes >> in the steam wand. I have a one hole, whereas the BII is two hole, is >> it not? I wonder if they reduced the factory settings when they >> swapped out the steam tips. >> >> On Mar 3, 1:53 pm, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Ask all the questions you want. That's what the forum is for. >>> >>> My steam pressure (B2) is set to turn off the boiler at 1.45 bar >>> (approximately, ha ha....ahem.), and even at that I sometimes wish for >>> more. Others in the past have taught me a technique to maximize it, which >>> is--clear the steam wand for a few seconds into the drip tray, until the >>> boiler comes on. When the gauge is almost at the boiler cutoff point (1.45 >>> in my case), start steaming the milk. This will start your steam at max >>> pressure, and with the boiler already on, it holds at a much higher >>> pressure than if the boiler is off and then kicks on mid-steam. In my case >>> it keeps me steaming at about 1.2-1.3 bar instead of .9 to 1 or so. >>> >>> Not sure how to adjust steam pressure, but unless something has changed a >>> lot in the B4, I think .8 is way too low. >>> >>> bmc >>> >>> On Mar 3, 2011, at 8:07 AM, [email protected] wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> Hello - sorry for all the questions.....I was wondering about steam >>>> pressure. The gauge on my new machine sits at about .8 This seemed a >>>> little low to me, but I've been steaming milk like a pro (which for me >>>> is a new experience). In reading other posts on this site, it seems >>>> that most have their's set at between 1 to 1.2. I was wondering if >>>> this is something new for the Brewtus IV? Anyone have a similar >>>> experience with their IV? >>> >>>> 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 >>>> athttp://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. >> > > -- > 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.
