Re: Brewtus II manual

give me an email address and i'll send it On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 1:04 PM, rutnip 3ba...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Everybody, I think that there used to be a functioning link to a .pdf of the Brewtus manual. (http://www.brewtusgroup.com is not working) Does anybody have that, and would be willing

Re: Another glitch with steam boiler today - Ira?

sometimes people less capable get jealous when someone fixes something that they would have just thrown away. i think it's great that you worked through it and found a solution. h On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 1:55 AM, Ira laza...@gmail.com wrote: At 07:14 AM 1/12/2013, you wrote: Incredible

Re: Shower screen/group gasket removal - older machine

what i do is put in the blind portafilter, pull the lever up, and when pressure starts to build loosen the handle on the portafilter. usually this will force the gasket out part of the way. if that doesn't work i screw a self tapping screw into the gasket and pull it out with pliers. i've only had

Re: method

my bad i meant portifilter cup On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 3:56 PM, Bobcat bobv...@hotmail.com wrote: You could just get an extra cup, not the entire portafilter. Pop out the cup in your current portafilter and remove the retaining spring that runs around the inside of the hoop. This will allow

Re: Digest for brewtus@googlegroups.com - 5 Messages in 3 Topics

Once you've done it a few times it's quicker to lube it than it is to flush with cafiza. just turn the machine off, take off the big nut and remove the whole assembly, lube it and put it back together. I usually run cold water over the handle and nut so that it's easier to put it back together.

Re: Setting the Steam Pressure

I have mine set to 1.7 bar and it seems to work a lot better. Any higher and it overshoots to the point that i'm worried about the relief valve. On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 9:39 AM, Benjamin McCafferty bmacpi...@me.comwrote: I don't understand this comment ...had my brew pressure up to 1.4 bar for

Re: Joystick steam control

Looks good! On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM, John Brinkman brinkman.j...@gmail.comwrote: Fitted my joystick steam control today and all looks good, was a very easy upgrade to do. I used a Reneka steam control, unfortunately has a slightly larger connection than the standard steam tap so

Re: Joystick steam control

hydraulics company and they sorted it out for me. They took the fitting for the old tap off and silver soldered the new fitting onto it. Not sure what size it is, sry JohnB On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 9:13 PM, herman dickens hermandick...@gmail.comwrote: let us know what adapter you use

Re: Brewtus II wonky pump

Used this pump from Chris coffee MG072Ulka Vibratory Pumps EAX5 52 52 it fits in the same spot and uses the same fittings. was a simple swap out. On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 3:25 PM, AndreyPhl asyche...@gmail.com wrote: That is what I figured. Any details on replacement pump/parts

Re: Brewtus II wonky pump

glad i could help On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM, AndreyPhl asyche...@gmail.com wrote: Great, thanks for the information. Ordering the new pump shortly. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: Should I get a Brewtus IV?

I got a bII the month they came out and i'm still using it. I think that was 2005. it still works great. I've had to replace the vibe pump a few times and the temp controller once. I leave it on from 5 am to 10 pm and it's on a timer. Unless you spend twice the money you're going to have a hard

Re: New Bewtus boiler jacket from auto parts store

That looks great, do you have a part number? Thanks. On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 11:30 PM, Len Sherman len...@gmail.com wrote: I've gotten some good repairs tips here, so this is one I'm happy to give back. The flimsy thin fiberglass insulator on a Brewtus boiler can be nicely replaced with a

Re: Turn off or leave on?

I got a b II the week they came out and I have mine on a timer. It comes on at 5 am and shuts down at 9 pm. I have had to replace the controller but never the heating elements. ymmv On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 2:53 PM, Judge john.d.gib...@gmail.com wrote: I would avoid turning it off. Unless you

Re: Leak around lever stem

=V3IsBrnDeJA Enjoy, is dead easy and takes about 10 minutes to do, maybe 20 the first time :-) JohnB On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 6:43 PM, herman dickens hermandick...@gmail.comwrote: I have one of the original brewtus II's and it's just started leaking around the stem for the lever. I pulled

Re: Leak around lever stem

as well while you are at it if it hasn't been done recently. I usually change mine at least every 12 months. JohnB On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 8:12 PM, herman dickens hermandick...@gmail.comwrote: Thank you! I appreciate your help. On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 1:58 PM, John Brinkman brinkman.j

Re: Brewtus I, brew temperature exceeding setting

gauge I could test with, but I wonder if this means the pump is on its way out, or no big deal in your experiences. On Monday, February 16, 2015 at 12:34:59 PM UTC-8, herman dickens wrote: Mine does that. After installing and talking with the tech people they said that was normal. I think

Re: Brewtus II Appliance Timer

I have an intermatic digital heavy duty switch and it's several years old but it works great. On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 7:40 AM, Alan278 alanrothst...@gmail.com wrote: HI What appliance timer should I get for the Brewtus 2? The one that I was using, rated at around 1700 watts, has burned out.

Re: AKO Controller

:33 PM herman dickens hermandick...@gmail.com wrote: What parts would be needed? Do you know the part numbers? Thanks Herman On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 8:52 PM, James Roybal searchmarketin...@gmail.com wrote: If you want to save $$$ You can just get a PID and accessories from AuberIns

Re: AKO Controller

with more info on the part numbers to upgrade a B1 and 2 On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 5:14:14 PM UTC-4, herman dickens wrote: The pid part numbers to upgrade a bII On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 5:12 PM, Jesse Livingston jesse.li...@thinkbrownstone.com wrote: AKO 13020/01 is the part number

Re: New owner, doing a restoration III-R

That's really taken agart! On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 11:14 PM, James Roybal searchmarketin...@gmail.com wrote: Hey guys, just an update, all parts are descaled and re-assembly is about to start. Ever really taken yours apart? :D On Friday, July 31, 2015 at 6:30:22 PM UTC-6, James Roybal wrote:

Re: Happy New Expobar Brewtus IV Owner

I have no idea but it wouldn't hurt to flush it a few times anyway. h On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 7:12 AM, espressofan2015 wrote: > Thank you guys! Do you remember if you rhad ran one water tank trough the > brew head in order to eliminate enentual odour from the brew boiler? >

Re: Brewtus II Pressurestat Replacement Part

I'm using the same one Ben is and it works great. It's a lot better than the one that comes with it. Herman On Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Brian Vargas wrote: > My Brewtus II has been a daily workhorse for me since 2007, but I think > the pstat has gone finally gone

Re: Foam Knife 1 Steam Tip

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

Re: Foam Knife 1 Steam Tip

Glad I helped. Mine came from expressoparts and I'm on the east coast. It only took a few days so the service is great. Like I said I just got mine so I'm learning but I think you'll be pleased. Good luck. Herman On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 6:26 PM, Tegespresso wrote: > Thank

Re: Digest for brewtus@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 1 topic

> > Foam Knife 1 Steam Tip > <http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus/t/b3ea25828fdbcf9d?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com>: Nov 01 07:44PM -0500 > > Glad I helped. Mine came from expressoparts and I'm on the east coast. It >

Re: Replacing the vibration pump of Expobar Brewtus IV

Shommer is now recommending the dual boiler breville instead of the GS/3 it retails for around 1,300.00. I don't have any experience with one but it looks like a good machine. Herman On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 9:49 AM, Benjamin McCafferty wrote: > Yes, you are right, he does say

Re: Replacing the vibration pump of Expobar Brewtus IV

r a while, thanks for the correction. Will > take a peek. > Best, > bmc > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Oct 8, 2015, at 08:54, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Shommer is now recommending the dual boiler breville instead of the GS/3 > it retails for

Re: Happy New Expobar Brewtus IV Owner

Congrats Petar! I'm sure you will love the machine.Keep us posted on your progress. Herman On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 5:31 AM, espressofan2015 wrote: > Dear Brewtus Community, > > > > I am very happy to share with you that after serious research in the field > of the prosumer

Re: Replacing the vibration pump of Expobar Brewtus IV

Petar you may also wish to consider this. https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/breville-bes920xl-dual-boiler-espresso-machine-in-black. It comes in several colors and from a blog here http://espressovivace.com/index.php/education/news/ appears to be an outstanding machine. Good luck! Herman

Re: Replacing the vibration pump of Expobar Brewtus IV

You don't have to remove the boiler. You do have to remove the cover on the side of the machine where the water tank is stored. Three are two phillips screws on top and 2 allen screws on the side. Once that cover is removed you will be able to see the pump. there are mounts that hold the pump in

Re: Replacing the vibration pump of Expobar Brewtus IV

Glad to help. On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 8:00 AM, espressofan2015 <pruse...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you Herman for the detailed answer! :)) > > сряда, 7 октомври 2015 г., 14:28:02 UTC+3, herman dickens написа: >> >> You don't have to remove the boiler. You

Re: Reset switch on top of steam boiler

Will do. On Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 12:52 PM, Ben McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote: > That all makes sense. Keep us posted! > Best, > bmc > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 5, 2015, at 09:11, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks fo

Re: Replacing the vibration pump of Expobar Brewtus IV

For him to compare it to the Simonelli is high praise > indeed! > best, > bmc > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Oct 8, 2015, at 09:44, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thought you'd be interested, There's a video on WLL that explains it as > well

Reset switch on top of steam boiler

Hi all. There's a reset switch on top of the steam boiler with a little red button. My switch is broken. Does anyone have the part number? Does someone keep the parts in stock? Thanks Herman -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To

Re: Reset switch on top of steam boiler

Thank you so much! On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 11:52 AM, Benjamin McCafferty bmacpi...@me.com wrote: Hey Herman! WLL has them, here's the part number: EX10200110 Best, bmc Sent from my apple IIe On Aug 28, 2015, at 08:43, herman dickens hermandick...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all. There's

Re: Removing Temperature Probe

Glad you finally got it out! On Sat, Aug 29, 2015 at 5:12 PM, Jesse Livingston jesselivingst...@gmail.com wrote: Gents, An olympic gold metal winner cannot understand the sense of victory I have right now. I DID IT. Drilled a big f%$*ing hole right down the center of the probe. Just

Re: brewtusgroup.com?

Does that 204 reflect a supposed group > temp or boiler temp or "other"? :) > Best, > bmc > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Aug 31, 2015, at 06:27, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Glad I could help. > > On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 8:34 A

Re: brewtusgroup.com?

hey could measure temp at the screen and really dial things in. > I don't recall whether the final consensus was to hit 204ish at the screen > for the best shot or something else. Perhaps I'll have to go dig up those > threads. > > Best, > Ben McC > > Sent from my apple IIe > >

Re: Reset switch on top of steam boiler

Thanks Ben, Tracy with WLL contacted me today and they are getting it sorted out. On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11:43:17 AM UTC-4, herman dickens wrote: > > Hi all. There's a reset switch on top of the steam boiler with a little > red button. My switch is broken. Does anyone have

Re: Reset switch on top of steam boiler

. Herman On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 1:57 PM, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks again.Parts were in stock and should ship today. Should have them > monday or tuesday. > Herman > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 11:52 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com> >

Re: Reset switch on top of steam boiler

Thanks. I sent them an email yesterday morning and asked for a reply again before I posted anything. Herman On Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote: > Copying Todd. > best, > bmc > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Oct 2, 201

Re: Electrical Ghost, again...

Ben fwiw it sounds like you have 2 problems. I had the same problem with a pstat and it only lasted 2 months. The next one worked fine. There should be a mfg date on the pstat. It seems like my first one was several years old and the second one was this year. I was having the same symptoms with

Re: Electrical Ghost, again...

, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote: > > Likewise. It did occur to me that the pstat relies on a flexible rubber > diaphragm; perhaps that has hardened over time as it sat on a shelf for > three years. Pinging Chris again; also, he had offered 20%, not 10%, my > mistake.

Re: Electrical Ghost, again...

bad, but will try the > p-stat reversal thing and see where that takes me. > > I'll post again in a bit. > > b > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Nov 27, 2015, at 11:07, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Ben fwiw it sounds like you have 2 proble

Re: Foam Knife 1 Steam Tip

One thing I found that helps is I'm now using a 20oz toroid pitcher. I bought it several years ago and didn't particularly like it so it was setting on the shelf with a half dozen other pitchers that I didn't like. Long story short I was having trouble with consistency and decided to try some of

Re: Brewtus IV-R no steam

I had one that lasted 2 years and one that lasted 8 and one that lasted 60 days. You just never know. That said I don't think it's worth keeping a spare. Herman On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 1:07 PM, ji wrote: > Thank you I purchased the new part and replaced it, steam is now

Part numbers for brew and steam boiler elements

Hi all. My brewtus was working fine up until this morning. I was making a latte and the steam pressure went almost to zero with the red light still on. It took a while to heat the milk with no microfoam. I was in a hurry and forgot about it until lunch and tried to make another latte. Same

Re: Part numbers for brew and steam boiler elements

s is short circuit to the water which stops the pump. > > Best, > bmc > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 5, 2016, at 19:02, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hopefully I'll get the chance to pull it apart and check and see what > controller I have. I do kn

Re: Part numbers for brew and steam boiler elements

d BMW motorcycle engineers used to call it, "The sum > of unfavorable tolerances". Love that. > > Best, > bmc > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 6, 2016, at 08:56, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks Ben. I keep thinking maybe I sho

Re: Part numbers for brew and steam boiler elements

ent from my apple IIe > > On Jan 5, 2016, at 15:30, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Ben the pump is 2 or 3 months old and I have it set to 10.5 bar with a > blind portafilter. It gets there pretty quick so I don't think that's the > problem. > > --

Re: Part numbers for brew and steam boiler elements

place the assembly. It's not a terrible process. > > Anyway, hope this helps lead you in the direction of a working repair. > > best, > bmc > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Jan 5, 2016, at 13:40, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Any ideas? Todd? Th

Re: Part numbers for Herman

There are probably a lot of alternate parts out there and it would be nice to know if you do find them. Thanks Herman On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 1:54 PM, Bruce Keeler wrote: > The SSR seems way overpriced. Search for them on Amazon and the average > seems to be about $10, though

Re: Sirai pressurestat connections/Jaeger/Chris Coffee

the draw. In fairness, my original jaeger was > made in 2004, and I got it in maybe 2007 or 2008 and it lasted until 2015. > But the lack of response from Chris and/or Jaeger is pretty unacceptable. > best, > bmc > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Dec 23, 2015, at

Re: Sirai pressurestat connections

Most of us have switched to the Jaeger pressurestat. Chris Coffee has them and they work great. Herman On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 1:32 PM, Curtis H wrote: > I have a Brewtus 2 with a PID purchased used just over a year ago. I'm > having periodic problems with the steam boiler

Re: Sirai pressurestat connections/Jaeger/Chris Coffee

ng to take care of it. > Ah well, espresso parts is just down the road from us in Seattle, so much > faster shipping anyway. > b > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Dec 23, 2015, at 12:38, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yeah it would bother me too but

Re: source for a GOOD On-off switch for Brewtus 1

WLL probably has them. I purchased one several years ago but don't remember where. On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 1:48 PM, ken k wrote: > I had to replace my ON-OFF boat rocker switch after 9 years, only to find > that the Chinese switch that I purchased only lasted about 10

Re: Electrical Ghost, again...

er >> comes from the relay or PID, and then if the PID was failing it could be >> sending bogus voltage, i.e. interrupted or whatever. But there is a >> terminal on the giemme for "bomba" (pump) and so I've always thought that >> the pump's power came from the gie

Re: Electrical Ghost, again...

You should have it. Good luck. h On Fri, Nov 27, 2015 at 5:09 PM, Ben McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote: > Yes, thanks! > bmc > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 27, 2015, at 13:45, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I can email it if you'd

Re: Electrical Ghost, again...

I can email it if you'd like. On Fri, Nov 27, 2015 at 4:34 PM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote: > Sure, thanks. I probably have mine somewhere, but…. :) > bmc > > On Nov 27, 2015, at 1:33 PM, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > I

Re: Electrical Ghost, again...

s of the PID with > the negative held to a ground bolt on the case is 113.2. Center two > terminals of the PID are 4 or less. > > Good thought on the ground, I'll check. That was the culprit on old BMW > motorcycles more times than not... > b > > Sent from my apple IIe > >

Re: Reset switch on top of steam boiler

have the pid kit here if it breaks and i'll probably try to get it installed over Thanksgiving if I have enough time. I'll keep you posted. Herman On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11:43:17 AM UTC-4, herman dickens wrote: > > Hi all. There's a reset switch on top of the steam boiler with a little

Re: Zero Steam Pressure on Brewtus II

I took a paperclip and pushed down in the hole to reset mine. I'd wear rubber gloves though or it might shock you. There are several things it could be but that switch is the first place I'd look. If you have power going in and not out that's your point of failure. On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 2:59

Re: Zero Steam Pressure on Brewtus II

Glad you found the problem. If I were you I'd order the two high limit switches since it sounds like yours are in rough shape. You can always save them until the old ones fail. Herman On Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 12:36 PM, wrote: > OK, now I feel like an idiot. > > I had

Re: B2 non-pid temperature controller replacement

Glad you got it going On Tue, May 31, 2016 at 4:00 PM, BklynJim wrote: > Hi All, > The new PID went in without a hitch and my Brewtus is back. All is > well...but looks like a have a new (intermittent) problem with the pump > and/or OPV. I'll start a new thread on

Re: Giemme Board or AKO controller?

If the controller has been replaced this is normal. I replaced mine and that was one of the first things I noticed. If it goes out again I would switch to the pid. I did a few months ago and am glad I did. good luck! Herman On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Ben McCafferty wrote:

Re: Giemme Board or AKO controller?

as well. > > http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info=1_id=239 > Do you guys know if anyone has tried this? > > On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 6:42:19 PM UTC-5, herman dickens wrote: >> >> If the controller has been replaced this is normal. I replaced mine and

Re: Where did all the Brewtus 1 go? or still got yours?

Where are you located? I might be interested. I just bought a pid, solenoid, 2 heat elements, a pressurestat, controller, on/off switch, and pump for mine so it's doubtful I'll have a lot more trouble with it anytime soon. Good luck whatever you decide. Herman On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 10:43 AM,

Re: Where did all the Brewtus 1 go? or still got yours?

tch the steam boiler > on and off independent of the brew side. So I'm leaning toward going with a > new one rather spending the money to get the work done on this one. > > Thanks for the interest though... > > -Ray > > On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 11:08:01 AM UTC-5, herman dick

Re: Where did all the Brewtus 1 go? or still got yours?

We'll see... > > -Ray > > On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 11:36:16 AM UTC-5, herman dickens wrote: >> >> Let me know what you decide. Wilmington is about a 3 hr drive but I have >> friends down there so they could meet you if I can't be there. Is your >> daughter g

Re: Where did all the Brewtus 1 go? or still got yours?

couple of > times around Christmas / New Years, but I'm thinking about some sort of > monthly rental next year... > > On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 11:48:44 AM UTC-5, herman dickens wrote: >> >> We have a house on the 1100 block at CB on CB avenue! Small world. Great >> pla

Re: Need temp probe for Brewtus 1

This should help. They're probably open tomorrow. FURNECO 905-333-6508 controller ako 13120 /01 thermocouple ako 14901 nic On Sun, Jan 17, 2016 at 7:05 PM, Jenni Moser wrote: > Need to replace the temp probe for my original Brewtus. Would prefer not > to have to upgrade to

Re: Brewtus III Pressure Issue

glad you got if fixed. On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 4:58 PM, Eric Christoffersen wrote: > Ok, being amazon the '2 day free shipping' ordered friday was due to > arrive tomorrow but instead the mailman knocked at my door this sunday at > 10am. > > Thats good news. More good news is

Re: Brewtus III Pressure Issue

Thanks for the info. Never thought of looking on Amazon for this. Herman On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 12:28 PM, Eric Christoffersen wrote: > Revive old thread for 2016: > > Last week my brew pump started sounding weak, running inconsistently. This > morning it wouldn't generate

Re: New Brewtus 2016 with 2000W heating element

He must not have a life Ben. Sad and I think he even lives here in NC. On Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 12:25 AM, Ben McCafferty wrote: > Hey! Our resident troll is back! > bmc > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 27, 2016, at 10:43, Dave B wrote: > > MORE LAME IDEAS

Re: Very wet steam on an original Brewtus

r, has a seal on it so it shouldn't be able to move in/out > very easily. > > > JohnB > > > > On Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:35 AM, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I was having steaming problems with my BII a few months back and it ended

Re: AKO's New Temperature Control Review

kes that number > and "pulse code modulates" it--i.e. quickly turns the element on and > off--to achieve the desired power level. > > > On 1/21/2016 11:51 AM, herman dickens wrote: > > Fwiw I just completed a similar operation on my brewtus II today. I > upg

Re: AKO's New Temperature Control Review

Fwiw I just completed a similar operation on my brewtus II today. I upgraded to a pid. The cost was 235 for all the parts. I had to remove the old thermowell and thermocouple and install the pid sensor. I removed the old display and the PID display fit perfectly in the old opening. I had to drill

Re: Where did all the Brewtus 1 go? or still got yours?

I've replaced the vibe pump a few times but have never had water issues other than that and a leak or 3 On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 3:07 PM, Tiffany Smith < starrynightstudi...@gmail.com> wrote: > I still have my original B1 for 8 years now but it recently started having > some issues -not getting

Re: Very wet steam on an original Brewtus

I was having steaming problems with my BII a few months back and it ended up being the controller. When I would steam the vibe pump never came on but when I would shut the machine down and power it up several hours later the pump would run for a while before it stopped. I was having overtemp

Re: Machine slowly losing brew temp

Descaling is probably a good start, especially if it's never been done. I have a bII and have had very little scale but that's because of the water supply. All of the components are exposed to heat and the higher they are in the machine the hotter they get. I could have probably left off the pid

Re: Machine slowly losing brew temp

t; > Did the reset and machine now heats to 202. > > Any ideas show of getting yet another pid thingy? > > Thanks! > Eric > > > On Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8:53:13 AM UTC-8, bmacpiper wrote: > >> >> Why not test anyway? >> b >> Sent from my iPhone

Re: Machine slowly losing brew temp

The box under the display is the controller. On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 7:40 PM, Eric Christoffersen wrote: > Honestly I don't remember which is which with the temp control stuff. This > is a b2 so original stuff was replaced long ago. I had to replace > the display again a

Re: Foam Knife 1 Steam Tip

I used a *La Marzocco 'GB-5/FB-80' Steam Wand* MZ_558 > to adapt it. It fits in place of the Brewtus wand. You'll love it! Herman On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 7:51 PM, wrote: > I have a B IV and now have a Sproline foam knife 1 (a gift). Is there a > commercially available

Re: Machine slowly losing brew temp

Not much chance of fixing the element. I've never seen anyone accomplish that. On Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 1:42 PM, Eric Christoffersen wrote: > Two other ideas: > > 1) While waiting for new brew element I can switch the steam and brew > elements, then also switch temp priority.

Re: Machine slowly losing brew temp

I've never seem mine do that. There could be scale build up or something causing it or the element could be bad. It could be a loose wire but that's probably not the problem. On Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 12:57 PM, Eric Christoffersen wrote: > Hi Guys, > > Problem with my brewtus 2.

Re: Machine slowly losing brew temp

how 8 to 10 ohms resistance -- never more. > > On Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 8:53 AM, Ben McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote: > >> >> Why not test anyway? >> b >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 5, 2016, at 08:13, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com&g

Re: New Tool for Changing Brew Head Gasket

I've had really good luck removing them by letting brew pressure push it out most of the way. I put the portafilter on, flip the lever, and as the pressure builds I remove the portafilter. Water usually gets under the gasket and breaks it loose. A time or two I also screwed a screw into the gasket

Re: New Tool for Changing Brew Head Gasket

like the IMS, esp > with your VST baskets. > > b > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Apr 4, 2016, at 11:58, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I replaced my screen with a "cheap" one when I was working on it a while > back and it doesn't

Re: New Tool for Changing Brew Head Gasket

be more careful (but it has a great lip on it that > protrudes at the bottom), and so usually use the back/square end of a > bamboo chopstick or similar. Works a treat. > > bmc > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Apr 4, 2016, at 11:32, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.

Re: New Tool for Changing Brew Head Gasket

. Plus I am not keen on hot or > cold water spewing around. The Oyster Knife is my go to tool now. :) > > On Monday, April 4, 2016 at 6:53:35 AM UTC-6, herman dickens wrote: >> >> I've had really good luck removing them by letting brew pressure push it >> out most of

Re: New Tool for Changing Brew Head Gasket

first place. :) > > Anyhow, it's a good trick and will keep your precision screen in top form. > > best, > bmc > > Sent from my apple IIe > > On Apr 4, 2016, at 11:52, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks Ben I'm ordering one now. I ha

Re: New Tool for Changing Brew Head Gasket

guess in so far as it stops edge channeling, it does impact > flavor. > b > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 4, 2016, at 11:43, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Ben what screen do you use? > > On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 2:37 PM, Benjamin McCafferty &l

Re: Shower screen and gasket

Thanks for the tip on the gasket, I'll give it a shot. On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 9:35 AM, Dave B wrote: > UNLESS the show screen is physically mangled, you need NOT replace it. > Using an old saucepan boil the screen in Joglo, purocaf, or similar until > it comes out clean. > >

Re: B2 not coming up to temperature

Chris's coffee has them. On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 8:53 PM, Chris Carpentieri wrote: > Dave - > > Looks like your are correct. Following Ira's instructions I have > checked the brew boiler output and it is very inconsistent. Sometimes it > works -- sometimes it

Re: Shower screen and gasket

I'm using an 8.5 and a 9.0 would probably work fine. I wouldn't go any thinner. On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 8:16 AM, StevieG. wrote: > Good morning from Atlanta folks - I have used a variety of gaskets over > the 9 years I have had my BII, but I can never remember the correct

Re: Shower screen and gasket

I have a naked portifilter in mine too. Sorry it's been on so long I forgot I changed it. I bought my BII in 2005 and got the portafilter at the same time. I probably have a lot of wear on mine but it works great! On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 8:30 AM, StevieG. wrote: > Thanks

Re: no power to pstat

It's hard to tell. You could probably solder a wire to jump it but you still need to find out what caused it to burn. On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 6:01 PM, Eric S wrote: > >

Re: no power to pstat

I think you're right on the switch. I had issues that were caused by a faulty switch and pushing the button cured them. My button had broken but I put a paperclip in the hole and pressed it and it started working again. On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 4:23 PM, Bruce J keeler wrote: >

Re: no power to pstat

ower off, maybe? :) > best, > bmc > > On May 18, 2016, at 1:35 PM, herman dickens <hermandick...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > I think you're right on the switch. I had issues that were caused by a > faulty switch and pushing the button cured them. My button had broken bu

Re: wiring to giemme control board

Glad to help. On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 5:47 PM, Eric S wrote: > thanks. > > On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 10:48:59 AM UTC-5, Eric S wrote: >> >> Hi, >> I recently purchased on older version Brewtus used and needing repair. >> >> The word was they had a new control

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