If it is still working I would leave it alone, sounds like a new feature to me :-)
JohnB On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Todd Salzman <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello Martin, > > I have never heard of this problem before either. So I can't be 100% sure > it is the PID display but it is my best guess. > > Todd > > > > > On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 7:09 AM, b0br0ck <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi Todd >> >> There have been no modifications to the machine. >> >> It has worked perfectly fine for the past 2-3yrs and then over the past >> month or so this fault has developed. >> >> At first I thought there might be a loose connection inside the machine or >> a corroded spade connector, but all seems fine and as should be. >> >> My thinking is that there is (if there even is inside the control unit or >> PID) a switch or capacitor that is on its way out. >> >> When I spoke to my supplier they were pretty much flumexed by it and not >> come across the problem before, hence my asking on the forum to see if >> anyone else has had it happen or heard of it. >> >> >> regards >> >> >> Martin >> >> >> >> >> On Thursday, 13 December 2012 23:09:49 UTC, Todd Salzman wrote: >>> >>> Has anybody changed the wiring or done any modifications to the machine. >>> There is no way that this could happen unless the PID has been wired wrong >>> or it has an internal wiring problem and has to be replaced. >>> >>> Todd Salzman >>> Whole Latte Love >>> >>> On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM, b0br0ck <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Ira >>>> >>>> I do have a voltmeter >>>> >>>> As far as I am aware the pid not lighting up is the only problem, but i >>>> don't think the brew boiler will not heat up unless the pid is on and >>>> telling the brew boiler to heat as it is not at the right temperature. >>>> >>>> When the pid comes on (which should come on as soon as the machine is >>>> turned on, cold or hot) it shows the water to one around 30 degree >>>> centigrade, which I believe has got a bit of warmth from the steam boiler. >>>> >>>> When the pid is on it works as normal and can be left on all day running >>>> problem free if required >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/brewtus/-/dRGXwF0Fr5YJ. >>>> 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 view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/brewtus/-/_A-zYO_jLUIJ. >> >> 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.
