Yeah, that was my thought/concern--perhaps both heating at once--not sure if there's any way that can happen via a fault. Anyone know? I'll try WLL at some point also. best, bmc
Sent from my apple IIe > On Jul 10, 2015, at 08:30, Graeme Burton <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Benjamin, > > Brew heat light will be on because PID is calling for heat - it won’t be > getting any though. Probably heating through the HX as you suggest. > > Yes will work but it’s giving priority to the brew boiler. I would leave the > steam boiler disconnected in case the switch is completely stuffed somehow - > hmmm is it possible both boilers are heating and thats why the cord is hot? > Could just try adjusting the pstat to see if it is just sticky and frees up > but should replace as its an indication it has become u/s or at least > unreliable. > > Graeme > > > >> On 10 Jul 2015, at 11:23 pm, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> OK--reversed the NC and NO, and the steam red light came on, and it started >> heating. Interestingly, at the same time, the brew boiler light on the PID >> display stayed on steady, and though I know it shouldn't actually be >> heating, the temperature was climbing. Perhaps from the HX circulating a >> bit? >> >> When I went to unplug the unit again at the wall outlet, the power cord was >> very hot, almost too hot to touch. I don't ever touch the cord on a daily >> basis, so I have no idea whether this is normal for the machine during >> initial heating, but seemed pretty hot. >> >> So Graeme, would this test indicate the p-stat needs replacement, or is >> there a fix for a stuck p-stat? And will the machine function with these >> wires reversed until a new pstat arrives (sorry, weak on pstat theory...) >> >> best to all, >> bmc >> >> Sent from my apple IIe >> >>> On Jul 10, 2015, at 08:15, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks Graeme. I forgot to mention that I installed a Jaeger as well, but >>> it's also about 5-6 yrs old. Will try... >>> bmc >>> >>> Sent from my apple IIe >>> >>>> On Jul 10, 2015, at 07:53, Graeme Burton <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Sounds like pstat might have got stuck in position as if pressure set >>>> point has been reached. Can test by switching the NC and NO wires on the >>>> Pstat to reverse it's normal operation. >>>> >>>> IMO much cheaper to repair and descale than buying another machine. >>>> >>>> Graeme >>>> Original Message >>>> From: Benjamin McCafferty >>>> Sent: Friday, 10 July 2015 22:43 >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Reply To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Dead steam boiler, but... >>>> >>>> Morning all, >>>> Woke up to the dreaded cold steam boiler this morning; B2 that's about 7-8 >>>> years old with PID and rotary pump upgrades that I did maybe 5 years ago. >>>> I did some quick searching in the archives and found Eric's excellent >>>> piece on replacing elements. >>>> >>>> This is my first time to troubleshoot a dead boiler, so a couple of >>>> notes/questions. >>>> >>>> First, my brew boiler is at normal temp and recovers when I pull a shot. >>>> With the steam boiler getting heating prioritiy, and not hot, how is this >>>> possible? For what it's worth, the red light for the steam boiler never >>>> comes on. >>>> >>>> Second, I found Ira's comments about testing the boiler, but open to any >>>> suggestions on how to quickly diagnose the element, pressure stat, etc. >>>> and any other related parts. >>>> >>>> Third, is it worth fixing this machine, i.e. cost vs. expected life, etc. >>>> For example, will there come a day when the E61 group clogs (like my hot >>>> water line) and is no longer useable, etc. Or would a replacement of >>>> elements, p stat, etc. give this machine another near-decade of life? >>>> >>>> All the best as always, >>>> Ben McCafferty >>>> >>>> Sent from my apple IIe >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> 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/d/optout. >> >> -- >> 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/d/optout. > > -- > 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/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. 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