There's nothing comparable in price to the Brewtus here in Holland. And .... the shots I'm pulling have been really amazing right from the world go. I can deal with a little maintenance now and again if required!
On Saturday, September 28, 2013 5:06:12 PM UTC+2, Alan278 wrote: > > "..it's common..." > So, I've been wondering, do other machines in this approximate > price/performance range have fewer "common" issues? (and I think there are > many good options that are roughly similar in price/performance) > > I have a Brewtus 2 and have had the issue quoted here. And of course, on > this group, there are many others with issues (that's why many will come to > this group). > > What's the general thought on this - has Expobar/WLL cut some corners in > terms of quality/longevity internal components in order to achieve a lower > price for the given performance vs. other similar machines? Does the > Brewtus have a similar "repair record" as other machines or does it require > a bit more service, whether by handy-owner or service technician? > > > > On Friday, September 27, 2013 1:02:52 PM UTC-4, Bruce Keeler wrote: >> >> I wouldn't say normal, as in intended operation, but it's common. The >> droplets should evaporate before they can do any harm, but if you want it >> functioning at peak efficiency it's a simple enough fix. >> >> On 9/27/2013 4:35 AM, GambaMan wrote: >> >> I opened it, it's the vacuum breaker. >> I gave it a tap and it's much better (thanks for the advice) but it still >> leaks very small droplets. >> Do you think this is normal or should I get the wrench to it and replace >> the o-ring? >> >> Gambaman. >> >> On Friday, September 27, 2013 11:24:15 AM UTC+2, sc00bs wrote: >>> >>> Probably a leaking vacuum release on the steam boiler. The release has >>> an o-ring in it that can either perish from the heat or sometimes get some >>> calcium on it causing it to leak. If mine starts hissing I usually just >>> remove the cover and give the pin sticking out at few taps with a wooden >>> spoon. It will shoot stream out so be careful but this usually serves to >>> dislodge any calcium build up if that is the problem. Otherwise let the >>> machine cool down, bleed off any stream pressure and dismantle it to check. >>> >>> Enjoy >>> >>> JohnB >>> On 27 Sep 2013 9:49 AM, "GambaMan" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi there, >>>> >>>> I'm the proud new owner of a 2nd hand brewtus iii-v. >>>> There is periodically a gentle hissing sound coming from the top right >>>> of the machine inside. >>>> >>>> I am thinking of opening up the machine to have a look at what's >>>> causing it so decided to go to the file room and look at manuals etc. >>>> >>>> I'm getting an error message when I try to go there so cannot view >>>> files. >>>> >>>> Any help on hissing noises, files and manuals on home repairs is >>>> greatly appreciated! >>>> >>>> Gambaman. >>>> -- >>>> 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. >>>> 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. >> 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
