Not sure on that question. I upgraded years ago from the old red digital to the PID that WLL sells; it is a perfect fit for the hole in the case and has performed flawlessly. I think it's gicar but would need to open the case to be sure.
Best, bmc Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2015, at 20:17, jnug <[email protected]> wrote: > > One thing I should have added...I guess the red digital read out is going to > die on this thing if I use the machine at all. Is the the Gicar MC740 that > people mean when they refer to a Gicar PID that will work on this machine? > >> On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 11:03:47 PM UTC-4, jnug wrote: >> Here is maybe an oldie but goodie (so far). >> >> I had gotten off using my Brewtus II for a couple years. Just got too busy >> and could not stay on top of things more than just making good coffee with >> my Mochamaster coffee maker. >> >> But I have more time now. So I opened up the Brewtus II completely. Checked >> all the electronics for functionality...and then changed out all of the >> valves, gaskets, what have you in the E61. Happy to report that it works as >> well as it ever has. >> >> Wondering if there are added mods that are not terribly pricey that I should >> consider. I saw a post from a guy that has used his much more than I have >> and he now has what he described as a good deal of internal damage to wiring >> and components due to heat. I am most interested in improvements that will >> help me keep this thing alive. I am no longer in a place in my life where I >> can just spit out four figures for a new one but love being able to make my >> own cappuccino and espresso at home. >> >> Also getting back into the machine and then looking here reminds me of an >> old topic of discussion that I think has gone on forever....single hole >> frother nozzle vs double hole. >> >> I have one of the double hole nozzles that Whole Lotte Love ships for these >> things if you want one. They are roundly criticized for the most part. But I >> have to say that while my frothing technique needs work (out of practice) at >> least I have a shot at it with the two hole nozzle. The one hole....forget >> it...I have no chance...takes too long....can't find a sweet spot for it in >> the pitcher to save my life. Just awful results. While my two hole nozzle >> results are inconsistent at least I am getting there sometimes. >> >> So I am wondering if my technique is so bad maybe that my result with the >> two hole vs one hole does not match others just because of that....or if it >> is just not a factor. >> >> Brewtus I, Brewtus II, Brewtus XXII, it does not seem to matter....these >> machines have never been highly reviewed for their frothing while >> continually receiving high marks for espresso making. Any advice for getting >> the best out of the Frother on this machine? > > -- > 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.
