Thanks Todd, I also suspected this was the problem based on what I read in the literature that came with the unit.
Where can I find a replacement pressure stat? Also, is there a way to disable the steam boiler? I never use it, I drink only straight espresso. Thanks, -Frank On Monday, March 25, 2013 11:30:10 AM UTC-7, brewcru wrote: > > Hello, > > I have searched for this problem in this group and on the web and haven't > found anything similar, so here goes... > > I have a Brewtus III with rotary pump and PID control, blue LEDs. I've > used it for about 4 years. > > The problem I'm having is the steam and brew boiler heaters are staying > on, based on LED indicators but the brew temp does not reach the set point. > I just ran the machine and the max temp on the brew boiler was only 105 > degf. I felt the brew water with my hand and that temp feels about right. > The pump is working fine, both boilers have water. What's happening is the > steam boiler hits 1.8 bar, the over-pressure valve opens but the brew temp > does not increase. Both boilers remain on based on the red light for the > steam boiler and the blue light for the brew boiler. Opening the steamer > value does increase the brew temp a few deg. I think this problem has > gotten worse over time. Is it a clog? I've never descaled the machine, but > I run distilled water (reverse osmosis). > > What's going on here? How do I fix this problem? > > Thanks, > Frank > > -- 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.
