Well, my dealer is now sending me a new hose, pressurestat and computer. I actually like this instead of sending the machine. If it does not fix it will be shipping. He says the heater element will be fine, but is adding another year to the warranty just in case.
John On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Dennis Keating <[email protected] > wrote: > not a word but luckilyit hasnt reoccured - so far our vendor has never > responded to my question rather new buyers instead > > > On 1/18/2012 9:15 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > Any news on your Brewtus situation and how the vendor dealt with the > issue? > - Pete > > On Jan 13, 8:53 am, Dennis Keating <[email protected]> > <[email protected]> > wrote: > > i own a B1 w the factory pid upgrade and rotary pump/main line feed. > last week i arose to brew my morning coffee to see my pid was also > reading 245 or so. i could barely operate the brew lever the water was > so hot. my machine is on a timer, and works flawlessly every morn. my > steam boiler was not over pressured, tho. i think after flushing down > the temp somewhat, i left the machine off to completely cool down. > later on, the thing worked okay, and has since then. BUT, what is going > on, TODD? -Dennis > > On 1/13/2012 5:04 AM, Judge wrote: > > > > > > > > > My letter sent to retailer. I will let you know how it all turns out > and just who the retailer is soon. > > " Hello, > > This morning I was woken to a frightful bang as my Expobar IV tank > over-pressured. I came down stairs to it venting. All the cups on the > top of the machine had been blown off so I imagine the tank ruptured. > It was leaking water everywhere, had a strong smell of burning and > showed a pressure of over 2 bars on the boiler (upper gauge, and it > had been venting a few minutes). Should be noted steam in the gauge. I > shut it down, opened the hot water tap to relieve pressure. After > doing so I turned it back on noted that the PID showed a temperature > of 245 F (I keep it at 202 F) and it started to leak as soon as the > pump began to fill the tank. > > I figure as the machine is new I am best not even opening it and start > poking around, and messing with the warranty. I do have the original > box as stated in your red carpet warranty. > > Awaiting your response as to how we may deal with this clearly > defective machine. A real shock as I have woken to expecting a perfect > cup of espresso every morning now. > > All the best > > John. " > > -- > 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.
