Re: Hissing sound in Office lever

walk you through the check out. My e mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love All: My Expobar Office Lever is about 2 mos old and has developed a hissing noise within the boiler area. I've noticed the pump now runs more often while the machine is on. Called the vendor

Brewtus III

. I will either handle it personally or work with one of our staff to help. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus

Re: Brewtus III

you our Brewtus II for an upgrade? Thanks, js. On Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 04:52:56PM -0500, Todd Salzman wrote: Hello Brewtus Group, We have just received our first batch of Brewtus III machines and I did not finish the text for the web until late last night. We have had a rotary pump version

Re: Brewtus III

Expobar is closed for the Holiday season and won't be back until the second week of January.  I will be able to answer your question about the availability of the new steam tip at that time.The new 1 hole steam tip is a perfect fit for the Brewtus machines with the no burn steam wand. The hole

RE: Update on Water Pressure Requirement for Rotary Version Re: Brewtus lll

In regards to the water requirements for the Brewtus III R. I sent out an e mail stating that we wanted 5 PSIG of water pressure on the inlet to the pump. That is actually what we like for the vibration pump with the water line kit. For the Rotary pump models: 1: If you are hooked to water line

Re: Adjusting pressure

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Re: Brewtus II Back To WLL...Again...

and information. Best regards, Todd Salzman Wholelattelove.com t...@wholelattelove.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com

Re: Temp Dropping

talk on the phone while you are in front of the machine let me know and we can probably figure it out in about 5 to 10 minutes. Thanks Todd On Jul 13, 10:09 am, Todd Salzman to...@wholelattelove.com; wrote: It is hard to tell exactly what the problem is from the information that you have

Re: Backwash

a replacement. We just found that in another machine with the same symptoms. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -Original Message- From: Barry Luterman [luterm...@gmail.com] Date: 07/24/2009 12:54 PM To: brewtus@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Backwash Note: Original message sent as attachment

Re: Plumbing fittings

Hi Bruce, I have the perfect adapter for you. It will go from the braided stainless steel line to 1/2 NPT. Please forward me your address and I will ship it right out at no charge. Thanks Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -Original Message- From: Dennis Keating [dennis.keat

Re: E1 Failure

Got it, Is this better? Thanks for telling me, I had no idea. Todd --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from

RE: Sorting out an Office

The 8mm works great. If you give us a call we can ship one right out. The brew group is not an actual E61, is has the name Crem on it which is also the company name for Expobar. It is actually a nice group as they explained to me that it has more space over the shower screen which is good for

Re: Just converted my BII into a BIII (PID only)

conversion are complete and the instructions for the Rotary Pump conversion are mostly done. I can forward the parts list, instructions and cost to anybody who is interested. Just send your e mail to t...@wholelattelove.com. Thanks very much. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -Original Message

Re: Excessive water flow from OPV valve

You can try adjusting the OPV valve in hope that an adjustment will get it going.  To do this put the back flush disc in, turn on the pump and turn in the adjustment screw until you get to 10 bar.  That should give you about 9 bar with a proper coffee flow.If that does not do it then you can

RE: No steam in Brewtus II

FYI, on Friday I made contact with him and we took out the meter and  verified that the heating element in the steam boiler was shot.  We are sending him out a heating element and a new pressure stat.Todd SalzmanWhole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: Brewtus 3 Rotary

When we set up the machines up in the states before we ship we set the steam pressure to around 1.3 and the brew pressure with the blind filter basket to 9.  My guess is that your coffee is ground a little coarse so there is not enough back pressure building up and you coffee is flowing a

Re: Todd...HELP! Boiler isues!

Mike,FYI, when the lever is in the down position and you get water leaking  through the shower screen or the bottom blow of tube then the seal in the top of the brew group is leaking by. Access it by removing the large nut on the brew group and pull out the spring and then the long brass rod

Re: Relief Valve issue

Hi, when you clean the vacuum relief valve you can do it by using a damp rag with soap and water. You will be able to see any minerals that are on it or any damage to the seal. Please keep me up to date on how you are making out with it.ThanksTodd -Original Message-From: Marilee

Re: Brewtus III-V problem- Isolation melted

Stogie and Kitt,FYI, since many of you don't know me, I am the person who has and still does work with Expobar. During the design phase we worked very closely and all of the major updates that are used throughout the world were my ideas and then were a collaboration between myself and Expobar.

Re: BII brew pressure failure

Hi Bill,Take a look at the second tube that  goes into the reservoir, do you have a steady stream of water coming out of it?  If so then the OPV needs some work or replacing.I would first recommend turning in the brew pressure adjustment screw on the OPV and see if that will bring it back

Re: brewtus III slow leak from boiler

Can you describe were the leak is coming from or e mail me an image of it?Todd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brew...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: What is required to plumb a Brewtus III-R to a standard copper cold water line?

Hello,We will supply at 3/8m to 1/2 adapter with the machine to make the hook up easy. ThanksTodd SalzmanWhole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brew...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

Re: Dribbling steam wand

We are currently talking with Expobar about getting the rod with teflon gasket.  I will know by Monday or Tuesday if i can get them and then will post here.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love   -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post

Re: Office Lever Problem -- weak steam production

What is the pressure gauge at?  It should be around .9.   Thanks   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brew...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

Re: Rocket Espresso Giotto Evoluzion vs Expobar Brewtus III Vibration Pump Plumbable vs Vibiemme Domobar Super

can't on a single boiler/heat exchanger machine or you would have a lot of steam coming out of the brew group and would have a very large cooling flush.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love     Random thoughts...   I have sorta compared the Brewtus III-v to the Alex Duetto 2 superficially.   The Alex's

Re: Unattached drain spout?

The spout you mentioned is not used in the vibration pump machines.  In the rotary pump machine it is used.   Thanks   Todd Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: problem with brand new Brewtus III-v :-(

to the brew group.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love     Todd, are you sure about your statement pertaining to brew pressure? I thought that was only true of the steam boiler. How can the brew pressure circuit build pressure when it's an open circuit, i.e. with the lever all the way down? tx, bmc On Dec 2

Re: problem with brand new Brewtus III-v :-(

of coffee do you like?   Thanks   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love   Well I wasted about $20 worth of coffee thinking that it was a technique problem before I realized that there was no brew pressure.I also double checked the behavior of the BPG (an accepted acronym?). When I turned the machine on again

Re: Endless blue water after descaling

Hey Dan, Can you please e mail me your phone or use my cell number (will send in a private e mail) number so we can talk.  A conversation would be much better than a stream of e mails. Thanks Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love to...@wholelattelove.com     I descaled my Brewtus II today for the very

Brewtus IV has arrived

be of assistance.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brew...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to brewtus+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

Re: E1 on power up

FYI, the whole PID conversion kit is $235.74 in case you are interested.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: Brew pressure erratic

.     Contact the folks at:  supp...@wholelattelove.com   They can hook you up with the parts.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

Re: PID malfunction?

It sounds like the high limit on the brew boiler tripped.  Unplug the machine and push the red button on the high limit and then try it again.    If you forward me your number I'll give you a call.   Todd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus

Re: Just got my Brewtus III-Portafilter/double basket won't lock in

Make sure the filter basket is snapped all the way into the portafilter.    Todd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: No burn steam want heats up

Inside the steam wand is a Teflon tube that inserts into the steam tip. It sounds like it is not sealing properly.  Take off the steam tip and then make sure the Teflon tube is inserted into the tip.   Let me know  how you make out.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message

Re: No burn steam want heats up

FYI, this is perfectly normal.   Todd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to brewtus+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options,

Re: Pressure is now acting weird on my Brewtus III

I would recommend replacing the pump, air remover and the OPV all at the same time.  It will cost a little more to do all of them but then you can be sure that you will have solved the problem.   Todd       Well, I did the adjustment, but it still flucuates (pulsating up and down, gets quiet

Re: Pressure is now acting weird on my Brewtus III

 pm, Todd Salzman to...@wholelattelove.com wrote: I would recommend replacing the pump, air remover and the OPV all at the same time.  It will cost a little more to do all of them but then you can be sure that you will have solved the problem.   Todd       Well, I did the adjustment

RE: [Bulk] Re: electrical issue

inside the machine!     Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to brewtus+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

Re: Dead PID readout :-(

Howard,   It sounds like the PID unit has to be replaced.   I am forwarding your e mail to our tech support folks so they can assist.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love   -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email

Re: low pressure

Hi David,   The brew gauge at 9 when brewing is perfect.   The steam boiler is fine at 1 but we normally set them up to cycle between 1.2 and 1.4 bar which will give you a little more steam pressure but it is not a big deal.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because

Re: Brewtus IV-R pump runs continuously

Ben   The steam boiler was over filled due to the loose wire.  Open the hot water knob as it heats and let the extra water blow off into a container until the pump comes on again.  This will stabilize the water level to the proper spot.     Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received

Re: temperature offset on the brewtus iv

Set the offset to 17 degrees if you are reading in degrees F.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

Re: Brewtus IV......Rotary vs. Vibration Pump

taken care of right away   Hope this helps.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to brewtus+unsubscr

New group for the new BREWTUS IV machine

machines.   Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any further questions.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: New group for the new BREWTUS IV machine

grinder are you using?   What are you using for coffee? Is it fresh?   What is your shot timing?   This may take a few e mails but we will get the issue figured out.  The machine rocks when set up properly.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: New group for the new BREWTUS IV machine

is sitting idle please confirm that you have set the OPV to be at 10 bar with the back flush disc.     Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com

Re: New group for the new BREWTUS IV machine

water to control the brew pressure.   So when you are brewing you will get about an 1.25 oz give or take a little from the chrome tube.   Hope this helps.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post

Re: Brewtus has a leak

your phone number and I'll give you a call.   t...@wholelattelove.com Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

Re: Purpose of elbow pipe (see picture)

get a piece of rubber hose from a hardware store and run it back to the reservoir.   Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Brewtus group. To post to this group, send email to brewtus@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

Re: Help from PID Expert

Hello John,, It sounds like the PID controller is shot. It is a simple device, if it gets power it should work. If you are in the USA we can assist with getting another one. Let me know. Thanks Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 4:05 PM, John Brinkman brinkman.j

Re: Help from PID Expert

...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the offer Tod but I am in South Africa :-), I went past my local supplier and picked up a new one today so all sorted out. All installed, had to reset the PID to default value's and then all was ok. Regards JohnB On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM, Todd Salzman

Re: Expobar brewtus 1 - suddenly setting off safety switches

switch to trip? 5. Does the digital display give the temperature as normal? Any other notes you want to add would be great. Thanks Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 8:56 PM, runtmms mmsch...@gmail.com wrote: Hello James, I also have B1. Mine did this a while back and a new

Re: Expobar brewtus 1 - suddenly setting off safety switches

best to help. Todd Whole Latte Love On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 8:37 AM, james saretta jasare...@gmail.com wrote: Any help would be great. I have no idea what I'm doing! Thanks James On 01/10/2012 11:39 PM, Todd Salzman to...@wholelattelove.com wrote: Sounds like a short to ground

Re: power switch

Yes that black switch will work just fine. Just make sure you use the normally open terminals. If you want the red switch with the ligh I do believe that we do have them in stock. Let me know if I can provide any assistance. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Ira

Re: Brutus IIIR brewer not working

continuity then yes the element is bad. Hope this helps. If not let me know and I'll try again. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 8:11 AM, Jean Chachere jeanchach...@cox.net wrote: Hello, I awakened to a non functioning brewer. The circuit breaker was tripped and I reset

Re: Dead PID which comes back to life when steam boiler is up to temperature.

Has anybody changed the wiring or done any modifications to the machine. There is no way that this could happen unless the PID has been wired wrong or it has an internal wiring problem and has to be replaced. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM, b0br0ck 123tkd

Re: Dead PID which comes back to life when steam boiler is up to temperature.

, 13 December 2012 23:09:49 UTC, Todd Salzman wrote: Has anybody changed the wiring or done any modifications to the machine. There is no way that this could happen unless the PID has been wired wrong or it has an internal wiring problem and has to be replaced. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love

Re: Brewtus 2 - temperature variation

Hi Jim, I have not had to program the old AKO controller in while. Can you fax or e mail to me me the sheet with the set up parameters? Fax: 585.235.3302 I will then get back to you with how to program it. Thanks Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 2:10 PM, Ira laza

Re: Another glitch with steam boiler today - Ira?

I agree with Ira. It sound like it is ready for a new board. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM, Enders13 michael.endac...@gmail.com wrote: Had the unit apart again, when it does not work there is no actuation of the Finder switch. I've swapped out the ground

Re: E61 Brew Lever a bit stiff after Cafiza cleaning

It is normal to be a little stiff after cleaning since the cleaner takes out any lubricant/coffee oils. It will loosen up soon as the coffee oils build up again. On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Tegespresso turfste...@gmail.com wrote: Well as the title states..after I do a normal 1/2

Re: Steam pressure rises without stopping

it has to come in. Feel free of course to seek advice. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love. On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 3:53 PM, Michael Payne mdp...@hotmail.com wrote: (when the pstat reached the set pressure) -- From: mdp...@hotmail.com To: brewtus@googlegroups.com

Re: Brewtus IV-R

When you switch out the vibe for a rotary pump you still keep the OPV and it is located on the outlet of the rotary pump. When with the rotary pump the OPV is just a safty relief that will open up if the boiler overheats. We set them to open at 11 bar. The pump/brew pressure is set at the

Re: Brewtus III Brew Temp does not increase

heating. Hope this helps. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 2:30 PM, brewcru fravi...@gmail.com 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

Re: Pressurestat 2-wire vs. 3-wire

Hello Bruce, Yes, you do need the three wire. Sorry about the mistake. I'll get one out today and you will have it tomorrow. if you have any further questions let me know. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Bruce Keeler br...@drangle.com wrote: I need a new

Re: Brewtus IV-R Brew Boiler not heating

the wires from the heating element and put an ohm meter across the two terminals on the heating element. You should be able to measure resistance. To make sure it is correct compare it to the steam boiler. Look forward to hearing back from you. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Sat, Mar 30, 2013

Re: New control board, old Brewtus

The new board has an internal jumper so you do not need the Fase terminal. The one that went to Fase goes to the #2. You do not need to use #7 Let me know how you make out. I am concerned that the new board will not fix the problem. Do you have the PID or the old style AKO controller. Todd

Re: New control board, old Brewtus

like to get a replacement part in time to work on my Brewtus this weekend. On a related note, is there a trick that might help in getting the temperature probe out of the boiler? So far it has refused to budge. -Merlynn On Sunday, May 26, 2013 4:59:39 AM UTC-6, Todd Salzman wrote: Good

Re: Noise !

Check the metal frame on the vibration pump. If it turned at all during shipping it could be hitting the metal part that the reservoir sits on. If it is just turn it a little and it will quiet down. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 3:28 PM, jake j...@ne-o.co.uk wrote

Re: Expobar Brewtus trips ground fault AGAIN 1 month after heater replacement

Hello Len, It sound like the new heating element went bad but doubt anything in the machine caused it to happen. Please contact me and we can get another element out to you. Thanks Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 4:43 AM, Len Sherman len...@gmail.com wrote: Last

Re: Pop! goes the Brewtus

@googlegroups.com');. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love 2200 Brighton Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 585.924.7170 ex.5171 Mobile: 585.355.5625 Fax: 585.292.5823 -- You received

Re: Brew boiler not heating - I'm stumped

says 15ºC and stays there give or take. The small red light on the PID is on steady, as is the LED on the SSR. The pump does come on when the lever is raised. Thanks, Bruce On 3/22/15 4:20 PM, Todd Salzman wrote: If we can we start from scratch I might be able to help after a couple of e

Re: Brew boiler won't heat

We just put together a video on how to test the electrical components on a Brewtus. I was not able to cover everything but if you go through it you may find that see what you need. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIiLeRdVWAU Hope this helps. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Thu, Apr 9, 2015

Re: Thanks Todd

Glad to help. Todd On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Benjamin McCafferty bmacpi...@me.com wrote: I know I've sung Todd's praises a lot lately, but I just have to mention again publicly that he has been the MAN as I've worked through this midlife crisis for my B2. This isn't the first time;

Re: Lack of pressure or very long delay to pressure

These videos might help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEl-uNOC1P4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41lcx_oMv9Q Let me know if I can help. Todd On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 5:16 PM, Ben McCafferty bmacpi...@me.com wrote: Hmmm. Yes, the vibes tend to last pretty well. Perhaps the OPA then. Best,

Re: Steam boiler overprescribing

normally again. Best, bmc Sent from my iPhone On Jul 26, 2015, at 03:27, Todd Salzman to...@wholelattelove.com wrote: Most likely it is the over temperature switch. If the pressure was set to high the pressure relief valve on the boiler would blow off before the over temp switch would trip

Re: Dead short?

When checking to see if the boiler is causing the breaker to trip, pull both wires off the heating element and then turn it on. Do one boiler and then the other. You can also learn more about this on this video. At 12:58 I start on the boiler section.

Re: Brewtus IV-R no steam

I am not sure what you mean by the following statement. I don't think it is what you mean to say. (the steam boiler temp. will not read out on the PID) "I have opened up the top and reset steam boiler and turned both back on and steam boiler power up and quickly went up to 201 on both boilers."

Re: Reset switch on top of steam boiler

limits in it are perfectly normal. So this is pretty strange and I very much would like to hunt down the error in our parts department. Can you please send me a picture of the part you received? Thanks very much. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Benjamin

Re: BII Temperature Issue

edly higher when the steam boiler is not heating up until around 70C. >>> It just seems to stop around 70C even though the temp controller is calling >>> for heat and the steam boiler is not heating. >>> >>> Thanks again >>> >>> >>> On

Re: Water filter and softener to direct plump IV-R

I would recommend getting a good water conditioning system such as the BWT. https://www.wholelattelove.com/bwt You would need the Head, Premium S Filter and the 3/8" hose set. This is the best way to take care of your machine. I hope this helps. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Sun,

Re: Water filter and softener to direct plump IV-R

Hello, answers in blue: Todd is the BWT both a filter and a softener? It is a water conditioner and this 10 minute video will explain what you need to know. It will take care of lime scale build up and flavor. I already installed the second cannister for filter/softener system. However, the

Re: BII Temperature Issue

Could be a heating element? Check the ohms reading on it and the voltage. The following video may assist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIiLeRdVWAU Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 6:33 PM, Jorge See <jcusco...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, >

Re: Zero Steam Pressure on Brewtus II

If the ground fault tripped you probably need a new heating element. Not an easy thing to do by yourself. If you want to double check it you can pull the two wires off the bottom if the boilers and then tape them up with electrical tape. Then turn on the machine and see if the ground fault

Re: Zero Steam Pressure on Brewtus II

The odd thing about what you describe is that the brew boiler should not go on until the steam boiler is up to pressure. So based on this it sounds like the pressurestat is stuck in is "normally Open" position. To test this unplug the machine and pull all the wires off the pressurestat (remember

Re: I'm Up, But my Brewtus IV is Not! ARGHH!!

There could be a few things that cause this but the first thing I would check is the wires and the switch under the reservoir pressure plate. You may also want to review this video for idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIiLeRdVWAU Let me know how you make out Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love

Re: Brewtus III: I need some wisdom

I'm with Herman, crank it up. Drop the water intake line into a jug of water, raise the brew lever on the brew group and turn the machine on and see what happens. Then report back. On Sat, Feb 11, 2017 at 6:33 PM, herman dickens wrote: > My brewtus has a vibe pump so

Re: Slight leak on brew boiler

This is what we use with a 1 & 7/16" socket. It fits in the hole at the bottom of the chassis and you don't have to hold the boiler in place. http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/impact-wrenches/3-4-quarter-inch-heavy-duty-impact-wrench-66984.html On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 3:51 PM,

Re: Rotary Conversion Help

Hello William, Please send me your address and I can send out the clamp and the part that connects the pump to the motor. Let me know if you have any questions. Do you have the conversion instructions that I wrote up? Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 5:14 PM, William

Re: Upgrade fever

Hi Guys, If you want beauty, quality of build and some really nice functionality take a look at this ECM. https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/ecm-synchronika-dual-boiler-espresso-machine As far as I am concern this is a best in class!! Let me know if you have any question about it.

Re: Office Leva DB Rotary no heat

Hi Rich, There are bunch of things that could cause this. I would recomend to go through this video and see if it help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIiLeRdVWAU=856s Todd Whole Latte Love On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 4:58 AM, Rich wrote: > Hi All, > > I hope someone can

Re: very long start up" buzz" when turning on Brewtus...

ound your video where you explain how to test > the solenoid by listening for the click. If it turns out to be sticking, > how would I repair it? > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 26, 2017, at 20:46, Todd Salzman <to...@wholelattelove.com> wrote: > > If it brew

Re: very long start up" buzz" when turning on Brewtus...

If it brews normally then the fill solenoid valve for the steam boiler is probably sticking or partially plugged. On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 4:29 PM herman dickens wrote: > Mine always buzzed for a few seconds and it was the vibe pump. > > On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 3:31 PM,

Re: very long start up" buzz" when turning on Brewtus...

, probably from wear that wasn’t > readily apparent. It is not a super-easy part to remove, so replacing it > solves the problem with no risk of having to do the job all over again. > Just my two cents…and good luck. > bmc > > On Apr 27, 2017, at 08:56, Todd Salzman <to...

Re: very long start up" buzz" when turning on Brewtus...

I am guessing that there is corrosion or mineral build up on the plunger, part E and or F. You can take that apart without removing the valve body (F) from the machine. It may or may not work and if does I can't tell for how long. Todd On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 11:05 AM, Benjamin McCafferty

Re: [#98808] Heating element replacement

; > > I’m so done with two months of French press and the sooner I get our > Brewtus fixed, the better for my entire household! > > > > Thanks, > > Jonathan > > > > *From:* brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] *On > Behalf Of

Re: stock expobar brewtus IV and microfoam

Here is a video showing a Brewtus being used for frothing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vD--H7poxU=140s On Fri, May 18, 2018 at 6:39 AM, Jean Chachere wrote: > Yes, you can do it. I make microfoam daily using a stock Brutus III. Milk > processing varies amongst

Re: [#98808] Heating element replacement

Thanks, I just opened a support ticket on your system and sent my shipping > details. I’ll keep looking locally but if you’ll send asap I’ll know I > have a good backup. > > > > I understand about finding the right stuff. I didn’t order a product on > Amazon for high temp NS

Re: Upgrade

brewing and pre-infusion performance, and made sure the sound level it produced was no louder than on a new machine. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 6:22 PM, Dave B <blan...@gmail.com> wrote: > they usually die and are not economically repairable. > > I have

Re: Diagnosing no brew heat

help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIiLeRdVWAU=939s Please let me know what you find. Todd Salzman Whole Latte Love On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 9:04 PM, Jonathan Stroum <jpstr...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hoping for some diagnostic intelligence from you more experienced Brewtus > folks

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