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-----Original Message----- From: Fred <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Sat, 21 May 2011 12:29:41 To: Brewtus<[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Temperature Controller goes off Thanks Herman, I though I did something wrong with the new controller. So far the machine is working well with the 94C set up, and I'm having very good espressos. If anyone knows about some Black Cat alike in green beans, please let me know. On May 21, 12:12 pm, HERMAN <[email protected]> wrote: > i ran into the same problem when i did mine. the programming on the original > one > doesn't show the overshoot the same way. what yours is doing now is normal. > you > need to make sure the temperature offset is set correctly. also you may find > that you have to move up or down a couple of degrees to get your temp correct > for whatever beans you are using. i think i ended up 1 degree warmer with the > new setup than i did with the old.it could also be that the offset was 1 > degree > different on the old controller and i just compensated on the other end. try a > few shots at different temps and see what works best for you and try to ignore > the temp overshoot.good luck. > h > >________________________________ > From: Fred <[email protected]> > To: Brewtus <[email protected]> > Sent: Sat, May 21, 2011 9:55:45 AM > Subject: Re: Temperature Controller goes off > > I changed the temp controller and the probe and the problem was fixed > no more blank screen. However, I had a AKO 13120/01 and the new one > is the 13120. I set it up and to 94 C and the temperature oscillate 3 > or 4 higher, and then go back to 93C turn the led on and goes until 94 > turn off and the readings go until 97 or 98. Anyone could tell me if > it's a new way to set the controller up, or it's normal? > > On May 20, 8:36 pm, Fred <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > I changed the probe and still the problem, maybe the temperature > > controller? I have a new one and I'll try it when the machine cool off > > a little. > > > On May 20, 3:41 pm, HERMAN <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > i just pulled the wire and it came out. if not you'll probably have to > > > "dig" > >it > > > out. > > > >________________________________ > > > From: Fred <[email protected]> > > > To: Brewtus <[email protected]> > > > Sent: Fri, May 20, 2011 3:07:50 PM > > > Subject: Re: Temperature Controller goes off > > > > Do you know how I have to take the old wire out from thethermowell? > > > > On May 20, 2:04 pm, HERMAN <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > i got mine at espresso parts. they have it in a tiny syringe and you > > > > just > > > >squirt > > > > it in thethermowelland then insert the probe. good luck! > > > > >________________________________ > > > > From: Fred <[email protected]> > > > > To: Brewtus <[email protected]> > > > > Sent: Fri, May 20, 2011 2:45:07 PM > > > > Subject: Re: Temperature Controller goes off > > > > > I try to insulate the wire with some tubing and still have the same > > > > problem. The wire is broken in 2 parts and seems like a have to change > > > > it. I already have a new one and a controller. How difficult is to > > > > change the probe? Any precautions or instructions? Where can I get > > > > thethermal compound? > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > Fred > > > > > On May 19, 11:25 am,Ira<[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > At 06:36 AM 5/19/2011, you wrote: > > > > > > >Thank you for your quick response. I checked theblack wireand > > > > > >actually it's cracked right in the border on the top of the boiler. > > > > > >How can I fixed that? Should I just pull the wire and tape it? I > > > > > >tried > > > > > >to pull the wire and feel some resistant. If I pull it out how can I > > > > > >reattached? > > > > > > If you can temporarily insulate it with a piece of tape or thin > > > > > plastic, you can prove that's the problem and if so we can figure out > > > > > how to fix it. Don't pull it or you'll ruin the thermal connection to > > > > > the well at the bottom. > > > > > >Ira > > > > > -- > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to theGoogle 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 theGoogle 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 theGoogle 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. 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