Todd et al,
Is it possible that a pressurestat problem explains the Water Boiler Temp
problem I asked about in my post on March 9? Frustratingly, no one ever
responded to my post, so I am still completely without espresso at this
point. I would appreciate any perspective that people might have, though.
I know the problem I experienced is somewhat different than what Frank was
having, but the difference may just be one of degree (water temp remaining
slightly low v. water temp remaining permanent low).
I would really appreciate any help in knowing how to troubleshoot this and
how best to proceed.
Thanks,
Marcus
On Monday, March 25, 2013 8:15:50 PM UTC-5, Todd Salzman wrote:
It sounds like you need a new pressurestat.
The brew boiler will not start to heat until the pressurestat stops
sending power to the steam boiler and sends it to brew boiler via the PID
control system. And since the pressure relief valve is blowing off that
means the steam boiler is still heating.
Hope this helps.
Todd Salzman
Whole Latte Love
On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 2:30 PM, brewcru frav...@gmail.com
javascript:wrote:
Hello,
I have searched for this problem in this group and on the web and haven't
found anything similar, so here goes...
I have a Brewtus III with rotary pump and PID control, blue LEDs. I've
used it for about 4 years.
The problem I'm having is the steam and brew boiler heaters are staying
on, based on LED indicators but the brew temp does not reach the set point.
I just ran the machine and the max temp on the brew boiler was only 105
degf. I felt the brew water with my hand and that temp feels about right.
The pump is working fine, both boilers have water. What's happening is the
steam boiler hits 1.8 bar, the over-pressure valve opens but the brew temp
does not increase. Both boilers remain on based on the red light for the
steam boiler and the blue light for the brew boiler. Opening the steamer
value does increase the brew temp a few deg. I think this problem has
gotten worse over time. Is it a clog? I've never descaled the machine, but
I run distilled water (reverse osmosis).
What's going on here? How do I fix this problem?
Thanks,
Frank
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