Once you've done it a few times it's quicker to lube it than it is to flush with cafiza. just turn the machine off, take off the big nut and remove the whole assembly, lube it and put it back together. I usually run cold water over the handle and nut so that it's easier to put it back together.
On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 1:59 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 <#13ce1ccba7276471_group_thread_0> [2 Updates] > - Steam pressure rises without > stopping<#13ce1ccba7276471_group_thread_1>[1 Update] > - Digest for [email protected] - 4 Messages in 2 > Topics<#13ce1ccba7276471_group_thread_2>[2 Updates] > > method <http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus/t/9b988ec1a1d7b651> > > 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<http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus/t/8a2320b3922d9e1f> > > 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<http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus/t/f816894c1bb1fda> > > [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 <[email protected]>. > To unsubscribe from this group, send<[email protected]>an > empty message. > For more options, visit <http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus/topics>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. > > > -- 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.
