No worries, glad to help. So just for my curiosity, is your existing wand a no-burn?
By the way, you had mentioned Schomer's technique, and yes, I think it's outdated for the foam knife. Your mileage may vary but try what I mentioned and see what you think--that was straight from two of his baristas speaking specifically on the foam knife. The clockwise thing is really just a matter of which side the wand is on; it makes no difference otherwise. When I lay the tip against the side (whether at an angle or not) it is splitting the pitcher in half, if that makes sense, so it causes sort of a dual vortex. Also, when steaming my wife's chai (directly in a mug), I stretch just long enough to quiet the tip, and then bury directly in the center of the mug with the tip just a bit off the bottom, pointing more or less straight down. This allows me to set it down on the drip tray and do something else without it blowing chai over the side of the mug. This technique works pretty well for milk too, but the foam seems to be a little looser. Hmmm. Have fun, let us know how it goes. Best, bmc Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 2, 2015, at 05:44, Tegespresso <[email protected]> wrote: > > WOW....good stuff Ben. > > I am convinced that I need to upgrade the wand when I buy the steam tip. I > do not want to bugger up the threads on the existing wand as well as the new > tip. > > I tried to do everything online last night and looks like the wand is on > backorder. I will call today when they open and see what's up. > > Many thanks and I'll keep you guys posted on the outcome. > > -Tony > > > > > >> On Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 11:59:38 PM UTC-5, bmacpiper wrote: >> Got sucked into a Star Wars movie (my son wanting to binge watch all six >> before the 7th comes out in December...thank goodness we're done with the >> prequels...) >> >> Interesting comments on the wet vs. dry foam. I've never really paid >> attention; maybe I'll put on the old wand and isomac and compare. Perhaps >> the plastic lets steam condense and the straight metal keeps it vaporized? >> >> OK, I pulled out the thread gauge and took a photo for you. I hope it comes >> through, not sure if the forum allows it or not. I'll describe what the >> parts are below the picture. >> >> >> OK, from left to right: teflon washer for adapter, original B2 no-burn >> wand, Expobar one hole, Expobar 2-hole, 0.9mm 4-hole no-burn tip , isomac >> new 2-hole, pasquini 4-hole, no burn to regular adapter, foam knife wand, >> foam knife tip. >> >> You will note that the no-burn wand is female threads, which is why you need >> the adapter to use more standard tips. The adapter threads in hard the >> first time, but easy after that; the threads are a tiny bit different. It >> does not damage the wand or the adapter; old no-burn tips work just fine >> still and you can add/remove both tips and adapter with just fingers. >> >> You'll see that the large end of the adapter looks almost identical to the >> foam knife wand; alas, they are different. The adapter is a metric thread >> with 1.0 pitch; the foam knife wand is metric with 0.9 pitch. The foam >> knife tip goes on about 1/2 a thread before binding, and I think you'd trash >> the adapter or the tip or both if you forced it on. If I decide the old >> wand is wetter (a good thing in my book except for cappucino), maybe I'll >> pull out the tap and die set and convert the adapter to 0.9 pitch just for >> giggles. >> >> There were also other expobar tips; I think they were pointy at the end to >> have less of a vortex when stretching, i.e. not pulling in as much air. >> Never tried them. >> >> OK, there you go. Curious to know what your wand looks like, but betting >> it's a no-burn with female threads, yes? >> >> best, >> bmc >> >> Sent from my apple IIe >> >>> On Nov 1, 2015, at 18:52, herman dickens <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Tony, I think it's the plastic tube that causes that but I'm not sure. >>> There's a difference for sure. I like using the no-burn wand better but I'm >>> sure, eventually, I'll remember not to grab the new wand when it's hot.My >>> machine seems to steam a lot better with the new wand and the foam is >>> definitely different. It was a big change in the right direction for me. I >>> may try to find an adaptor and go back to the no-burn wand but the adaptor >>> that I had didn't fit and I didn't want to mess up the threads on a hundred >>> dollar tip. >>> Herman >>> >>> >>>> On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 9:39 PM, TG <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Sounds good Herman. I have read, whether rumor or not, that the no burn >>>> wands create a wetter foam do to the inner tube??? But I have nothing to >>>> substantiate that? >>>> >>>> I'm excited to get my new tip and wand. >>>> >>>> Thx so much again. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Nov 1, 2015, at 9:11 PM, herman dickens <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Tony mine is a BII and I had to replace the wand. I think you'd be better >>>>> off without the no burn wand anyway. I did get the steam wand anti-scorch >>>>> clip and I would recommend ordering one when you order the wand. I didn't >>>>> think I needed it but after 10 years of the no-burn wand I kept grabbing >>>>> the other wand and it's hot! You could call it a burn wand without the >>>>> clip and that would be accurate. If your parts come in as quick as mine >>>>> you'll get them by Friday. They shipped mine usps and they were here >>>>> quick. Have fun. >>>>> Herman >>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 9:04 PM, Tegespresso <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> Ben..... >>>>>> >>>>>> I do not know the exact thread of the wand. It is the stock Brewtus IV >>>>>> wand with the single hole tip. I am assuming that I will have to buy >>>>>> the wand and Foam Knife tip together. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, I may have miss stated what I did in regard to the steaming when >>>>>> the boiler is on. As you first stated in your original post with the >>>>>> steam wand off and the boiler has the red light on to go back up to temp >>>>>> I let it run up to temp and turn the wand on at 1.4 bars just before the >>>>>> boiler let shuts off. I then can run the steam wand and it holds rock >>>>>> stead at 1.3 bars while steaming without ever burying the steam boiler. >>>>>> What a great trick. >>>>>> >>>>>> Herman....... >>>>>> >>>>>> I am in NY on the east coast. I am used to stuff coming from the west >>>>>> coast take 4-5 days shipping. I'll order tomorrow and hopeful to get by >>>>>> Friday. >>>>>> >>>>>> Lastly, watching many of Schomer's videos he recommends only stretching >>>>>> until the milk reaches 100 degrees and then he buries the tip against >>>>>> the side of the pitcher and rolls the milk in a clockwise motion until >>>>>> it reaches 150 degrees. As I mentioned earlier, some of his videos are >>>>>> a bit dated so maybe he practices have changed a bit. >>>>>> >>>>>> I can't wait to see how the Foam Knife tip upgrade works. I have been >>>>>> disappointed for a while now and wish i upgraded sooner. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyway.....that's the latest and thanks a bunch for all the help today. >>>>>> >>>>>> -Tony >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 8:26:49 AM UTC-5, Tegespresso wrote: >>>>>>> As many of you already know, and has been discussed ad nauseam here, I >>>>>>> am struggling to get good "consistent" microfoam from my stock single >>>>>>> hole steam tip. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I've had my Brewtus IV for roughly 2-years now (absolutely LOVE this >>>>>>> machine) and been practicing making good microfoam ever since. I've >>>>>>> done exhaustive searches on the internet and watched numerous Youtube >>>>>>> videos and frankly I think it is time for a steam tip upgrade. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To that end, I have it narrowed down to the 2-hole "new" Isomac tip, >>>>>>> the Pasquini 4-hole tip and the Foam Knife 1 tip. The Foam 1 Knife tip >>>>>>> being the leader right now, but with the $100+ expensive along with a >>>>>>> wand change at roughly $40 is really putting a damper on that decision. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sooooo, does anyone have any suggestions before I purchase an upgraded >>>>>>> steam tip? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Many thanks to all that have contributed to this wonder Google Group >>>>>>> and thanks in advance to anyone that can shed some light form their >>>>>>> experiences with upgraded steam tip on their Brewtus machines. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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 a topic in the >>>>> Google Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/brewtus/s-olgo_bz50/unsubscribe. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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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