That doesn't account for the stiffness easing as soon as all the detergent is flushed out with water does it. Besides, I've run a few tests and the detergent (Puly, in my case) doesn't dissolved all the Molycote in one go. Takes a few detergent sessions.
Sent from my iPhone On 16 Feb 2013, at 00:25, [email protected] wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus/topics > > method [2 Updates] > Steam pressure rises without stopping [1 Update] > Digest for [email protected] - 4 Messages in 2 Topics [2 Updates] > method > John Brinkman <[email protected]> Feb 15 07:48AM +0200 > > Sounds like way to much hassle to make it worthwhile to me, just make one, > bang the pug out, wipe it and dose the next one. > Not like it is a really complicated process, takes about 45 seconds to do > the whole thing including cleaning, dosing, levelling and tamping properly. > > JohnB > > > > > Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected]> Feb 15 04:47AM -0800 > > I'm with you, John. Especially when using VST baskets ($). The > knock/rinse/wipe/dry has to happen anyway, even if you buy extra baskets. The > only thing it buys you is rapid-fire shots; but depending on what drinks > you're making, the shots aren't the holdup. It's the milk steaming that takes > the time. > best to all, > bmc > > Sent from my iPad > > > > Steam pressure rises without stopping > Michael Payne <[email protected]> Feb 14 07:33PM -0800 > > Looking for some help if possible. Installed the PID in the Fall. Heating > element went. Sent back to WLL and they fixed that, among other things. I had > the machine working for around a week and the safety valve blew. Long story > short, I purchased a new pstat and safety valve. Installed them tonight and > no matter where I set the pstat, the pressure in the steam boiler continues > to rise until the safety valve starts to hiss. It will go we'll above 1.5. > 1.7, 1.8. Any ideas what old be causing it? After initial install I removed > the tube leading o the pstat to check for debris. I found none, and none in > the pstat. > > > Digest for [email protected] - 4 Messages in 2 Topics > [email protected] Feb 15 03:19AM > > I think the detergent is quite granular, leading to a rough feeling on the > lever. Mine feels fine after back flushing with water but I do re-lube the > cams and pins with Molykote 111. Instructions available on the Internet. It's > a 5 minute job. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected]> Feb 14 07:27PM -0800 > > The detergent is dissolved during use. It is the fact that it strips oil that > gives the stiffness. > b > > Sent from my iPad > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group > brewtus. > You can post via email. > To unsubscribe from this group, send an empty message. > For more options, visit this group. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
