Hi - the gauge starts to go high, not sure at what value - I would have to double check. Your diagnosis seems logical.
https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/Expobar_Brewtus_IV/troubleshooting#My_machine_is_leaking I replaced the Vacuum Release Valve so far and did a bit of cleaning, still an issue. I could replace the pressure stat and safety valve... open to suggestions though. On Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:27:23 AM UTC-4, Brian wrote: > > If the steam boiler is venting steam it’s most likely caused by one of 3 > things: > > 1) the pressure relief vent is venting at too low a pressure and needs to > be adjusted or replaced. Causing the vent to open before the pressure in > the boiler reaches the setpoint on the pressure stat so it never shuts off > the heating element. > > 2) the vacuum relief is not sealing and needs to be rebuilt or replaced. > Causing the boiler to be unable to build pressure and so it never reaches > the pressurestat and shuts off the heating element. > > 3) the pressurestat or related wiring is broken or shorting, so it never > turns off the heating element and just continues to generate steam. > > When the steam boiler is on do you know what pressure the gauge reaches > before it starts venting steam? > > What parts have you bought and installed/what have you done so far? -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/brewtus/2a4057c3-842e-48d4-b4b4-b4ca6a1e0d09o%40googlegroups.com.
