Re: Just ordered a Brewtus III-V: Need advice

2011-03-13 Thread Kitt Johnson
Hi Cindy, Welcome to the group and congratulations on the that first espresso set-up. I haven't looked recently to see what sort of manual WLL is shipping in the box; I hope it is a CD or DVD instead of a link to our site.. If you have been browsing the internet, you have probably

Re: Just ordered a Brewtus III-V: Need advice

2011-03-13 Thread Cindy Goddard
Hi everyone Apparently when I replied to both of you, I should have simply hit reply but instead hit reply to author. So I guess I replied through the email and not directly to this thread. Sorry about that. Google groups is new to me! :) Cindy On Mar 13, 8:58 am, Kitt Johnson

Re: Just ordered a Brewtus III-V: Need advice

2011-03-13 Thread Benjamin McCafferty
No worries Cindy. We've all learned a great deal from each other (at least I have!) and this is one of the most cordial groups I belong to. b On Mar 13, 2011, at 10:15 AM, Cindy Goddard wrote: Hi Ben I appreciate your reply. Wasn't long at all, but very informative! I've learned from

Just ordered a Brewtus III-V: Need advice

2011-03-12 Thread Cindy Goddard
Hello everyone! Just placed an order from WLL on Friday as well as a Baratza Vario grinder. I'm very excited and nervous since this is my first espresso set-up. I have some fresh beans from Red Bird and have ordered a tamper, also a bottomless portafilter so I can learn about my extractions

Re: Just ordered a Brewtus III-V: Need advice

2011-03-12 Thread Benjamin McCafferty
Hi Cindy, Having just installed a PID in my B2 today, I can say with confidence that the PID is reading temp at the boiler. It has a thermowell in the top of the boiler and a short wire to the PID unit. You can read about many experiments with temp probes inside the PF, etc. on homebarista