Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above. I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam burns, ha ha?
Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
When was the last time you descaled?
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>wrote:
> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
> burns, ha ha?
I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years
old. I am due for descaling, but not overdue.
tx,
bmc
On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the
> last time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit
> clogging a valve. When was the last time you descaled?
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty
> <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote:
> Good morning, happy Halloween!
> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
> burns, ha ha?
From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Benjamin McCafferty
Sent: 31 October 2009 10:47
To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years old. I am
due for descaling, but not overdue.
tx,
bmc
On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
When was the last time you descaled?
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
wrote:
Good morning, happy Halloween!
Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
burns, ha ha?
> From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Benjamin McCafferty
> Sent: 31 October 2009 10:47
> To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years
> old. I am due for descaling, but not overdue.
> tx,
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the
> last time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit
> clogging a valve. When was the last time you descaled?
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty
> <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote:
> Good morning, happy Halloween!
> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
> burns, ha ha?
If it is the original p-stat that is probably the problem. replace with a
Jaeger p-stat they last much longer.
don't worry about explosion. The pressure release valve will release th
pressure and you will see water on the top of the machine.
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:02 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>wrote:
> *From:* brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Benjamin McCafferty
> *Sent:* 31 October 2009 10:47
> *To:* brewtus@googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* Re: Steam pressure very high
> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years old. I
> am due for descaling, but not overdue.
> tx,
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
> time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
> When was the last time you descaled?
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
> wrote:
> Good morning, happy Halloween!
> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
> burns, ha ha?
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:08 AM, Barry Luterman <luterm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> If it is the original p-stat that is probably the problem. replace with a
> Jaeger p-stat they last much longer.
> don't worry about explosion. The pressure release valve will release th
> pressure and you will see water on the top of the machine.
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:02 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>wrote:
>> Yeah, I was thinking of full bunker gear for pulling shots. Picture to
>> follow...
>> bmc
>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
>> *From:* brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] *On
>> Behalf Of *Benjamin McCafferty
>> *Sent:* 31 October 2009 10:47
>> *To:* brewtus@googlegroups.com
>> *Subject:* Re: Steam pressure very high
>> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years old. I
>> am due for descaling, but not overdue.
>> tx,
>> bmc
>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
>> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
>> time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
>> When was the last time you descaled?
>> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
>> wrote:
>> Good morning, happy Halloween!
>> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
>> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
>> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
>> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
>> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
>> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
>> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
>> burns, ha ha?
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 1:09 PM, Barry Luterman <luterm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Check archives for the wiring difference using a Jaeger
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:08 AM, Barry Luterman <luterm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> If it is the original p-stat that is probably the problem. replace with a
>> Jaeger p-stat they last much longer.
>> don't worry about explosion. The pressure release valve will release th
>> pressure and you will see water on the top of the machine.
>> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:02 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
>> wrote:
>>> Yeah, I was thinking of full bunker gear for pulling shots. Picture to
>>> follow...
>>> bmc
>>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
>>> From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On
>>> Behalf Of Benjamin McCafferty
>>> Sent: 31 October 2009 10:47
>>> To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
>>> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years old. I
>>> am due for descaling, but not overdue.
>>> tx,
>>> bmc
>>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
>>> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
>>> time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
>>> When was the last time you descaled?
>>> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> Good morning, happy Halloween!
>>> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
>>> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
>>> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
>>> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
>>> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
>>> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
>>> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
>>> burns, ha ha?
> If it is the original p-stat that is probably the problem. replace
> with a Jaeger p-stat they last much longer.
> don't worry about explosion. The pressure release valve will release
> th pressure and you will see water on the top of the machine.
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:02 AM, Benjamin McCafferty
> <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote:
> Yeah, I was thinking of full bunker gear for pulling shots. Picture
> to follow...
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
>> From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On
>> Behalf Of Benjamin McCafferty
>> Sent: 31 October 2009 10:47
>> To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
>> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years
>> old. I am due for descaling, but not overdue.
>> tx,
>> bmc
>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
>> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the
>> last time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit
>> clogging a valve. When was the last time you descaled?
>> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com >> > wrote:
>> Good morning, happy Halloween!
>> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. >> My
>> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was
>> about
>> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
>> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
>> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
>> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
>> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent
>> steam
>> burns, ha ha?
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 10:08 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
> If it is the original p-stat that is probably the problem. replace with a
> Jaeger p-stat they last much longer.
> don't worry about explosion. The pressure release valve will release th
> pressure and you will see water on the top of the machine.
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:02 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>wrote:
>> Yeah, I was thinking of full bunker gear for pulling shots. Picture to
>> follow...
>> bmc
>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
>> *From:* brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] *On
>> Behalf Of *Benjamin McCafferty
>> *Sent:* 31 October 2009 10:47
>> *To:* brewtus@googlegroups.com
>> *Subject:* Re: Steam pressure very high
>> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years old. I
>> am due for descaling, but not overdue.
>> tx,
>> bmc
>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
>> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
>> time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
>> When was the last time you descaled?
>> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
>> wrote:
>> Good morning, happy Halloween!
>> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
>> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
>> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
>> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
>> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
>> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
>> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
>> burns, ha ha?
I've been doing some macro of espresso recently, like this phenomenal 1.75oz
straight shot in a bodum (5 day old Makwa, FVA, Sanani and a couple of
Ethiopians) which was no doubt the best tasting straight shot I've had in
months.
From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Benjamin McCafferty
Sent: 31 October 2009 11:03
To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
Yeah, I was thinking of full bunker gear for pulling shots. Picture to
follow...
From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Benjamin McCafferty
Sent: 31 October 2009 10:47
To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years old. I am
due for descaling, but not overdue.
tx,
bmc
On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
When was the last time you descaled?
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
wrote:
Good morning, happy Halloween!
Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
burns, ha ha?
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:16 AM, Barry Luterman <luterm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> That's it on the B1 it does not need an adapter.Remember to put teflon tape
> on the brass tube before installing the new P-stat
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:13 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>wrote:
>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 10:08 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
>> If it is the original p-stat that is probably the problem. replace with a
>> Jaeger p-stat they last much longer.
>> don't worry about explosion. The pressure release valve will release th
>> pressure and you will see water on the top of the machine.
>> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:02 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>wrote:
>>> Yeah, I was thinking of full bunker gear for pulling shots. Picture to
>>> follow...
>>> bmc
>>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
>>> *From:* brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] *On
>>> Behalf Of *Benjamin McCafferty
>>> *Sent:* 31 October 2009 10:47
>>> *To:* brewtus@googlegroups.com
>>> *Subject:* Re: Steam pressure very high
>>> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years old. I
>>> am due for descaling, but not overdue.
>>> tx,
>>> bmc
>>> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
>>> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
>>> time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
>>> When was the last time you descaled?
>>> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> Good morning, happy Halloween!
>>> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
>>> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
>>> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
>>> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
>>> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
>>> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
>>> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
>>> burns, ha ha?
> I’ve been doing some macro of espresso recently, like this
> phenomenal 1.75oz straight shot in a bodum (5 day old Makwa, FVA,
> Sanani and a couple of Ethiopians) which was no doubt the best
> tasting straight shot I’ve had in months.
> From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Benjamin McCafferty
> Sent: 31 October 2009 11:03
> To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
> Yeah, I was thinking of full bunker gear for pulling shots. Picture
> to follow...
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
> From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Benjamin McCafferty
> Sent: 31 October 2009 10:47
> To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years
> old. I am due for descaling, but not overdue.
> tx,
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the
> last time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit
> clogging a valve. When was the last time you descaled?
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty
> <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote:
> Good morning, happy Halloween!
> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
> burns, ha ha?
> Makes it damn hard to tell how hot the milk is though!
> Barry--I have a B2--adapter needed?
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 10:19 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
> I’ve been doing some macro of espresso recently, like this phenomenal
> 1.75oz straight shot in a bodum (5 day old Makwa, FVA, Sanani and a couple
> of Ethiopians) which was no doubt the best tasting straight shot I’ve had in
> months.
> *From:* brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Benjamin McCafferty
> *Sent:* 31 October 2009 10:47
> *To:* brewtus@googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* Re: Steam pressure very high
> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years old. I
> am due for descaling, but not overdue.
> tx,
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
> time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
> When was the last time you descaled?
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
> wrote:
> Good morning, happy Halloween!
> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
> burns, ha ha?
From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Benjamin McCafferty
Sent: 31 October 2009 11:57
To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
Subject: Bunkers, was: Re: Steam pressure very high
OK, some Saturday morning silliness--you can never be too careful.
Makes it damn hard to tell how hot the milk is though!
Barry--I have a B2--adapter needed?
bmc
On Oct 31, 2009, at 10:19 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
I've been doing some macro of espresso recently, like this phenomenal 1.75oz
straight shot in a bodum (5 day old Makwa, FVA, Sanani and a couple of
Ethiopians) which was no doubt the best tasting straight shot I've had in
months.
From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Benjamin McCafferty
Sent: 31 October 2009 11:03
To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
Yeah, I was thinking of full bunker gear for pulling shots. Picture to
follow...
From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Benjamin McCafferty
Sent: 31 October 2009 10:47
To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years old. I am
due for descaling, but not overdue.
tx,
bmc
On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the last
time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit clogging a valve.
When was the last time you descaled?
On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <bmacpi...@me.com>
wrote:
Good morning, happy Halloween!
Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
burns, ha ha?
I was thinking about using a foam eductor to create a giant pile of
milk fluff, then a giant cappucino out of the tank on the engine. Not
sure what the appropriate vessel would be--maybe a propane tank with
one end cut off?
bmc
On Oct 31, 2009, at 11:06 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
> From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Benjamin McCafferty
> Sent: 31 October 2009 11:57
> To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Bunkers, was: Re: Steam pressure very high
> OK, some Saturday morning silliness--you can never be too careful.
> Makes it damn hard to tell how hot the milk is though!
> Barry--I have a B2--adapter needed?
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 10:19 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
> I’ve been doing some macro of espresso recently, like this
> phenomenal 1.75oz straight shot in a bodum (5 day old Makwa, FVA,
> Sanani and a couple of Ethiopians) which was no doubt the best
> tasting straight shot I’ve had in months.
> From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Benjamin McCafferty
> Sent: 31 October 2009 11:03
> To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
> Yeah, I was thinking of full bunker gear for pulling shots. Picture
> to follow...
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Shaun Taylor wrote:
> From: brewtus@googlegroups.com [mailto:brewtus@googlegroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Benjamin McCafferty
> Sent: 31 October 2009 10:47
> To: brewtus@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Steam pressure very high
> I have never changed the pressure stat, so it's about 2 1/2 years
> old. I am due for descaling, but not overdue.
> tx,
> bmc
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Barry Luterman wrote:
> Sounds like the P-stat is going . Keep your eye on it. When was the
> last time you changed it?Could also be some hard water deposit
> clogging a valve. When was the last time you descaled?
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 6:36 AM, Benjamin McCafferty
> <bmacpi...@me.com> wrote:
> Good morning, happy Halloween!
> Rambled downstairs this morning, and was preparing to pull a shot. My
> steam pressure is normally at 1.45 bar. I glanced down as I was about
> to purge the steam wand, and pressure was at 2 bar or a little above.
> I purged, and it stayed at 1.7 with the boiler light "on".
> After steaming milk, the pressure had dropped down to 1.2 or so (as
> normal), and recovered/shut off at 1.45. Since then all is normal.
> Is something about to let go? Do I need to worry about imminent steam
> burns, ha ha?
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