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by PJNanook
Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Steam Boiler Problems
Replies: 8
Views: 11611

Re: Steam Boiler Problems

The steam had become lower than it once was. I used the front panel adjustment and now it seems good.

I am going to try our normal Sunday drinks. If they turn out O.K. I will order the gage.


Thanks for the link and the generous help.

Kevin
by PJNanook
Wed Mar 06, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Steam Boiler Problems
Replies: 8
Views: 11611

Re: Steam Boiler Problems

Thanks. I was really hoping for something that simple.

I can turn a wrench but don't have much experience diagnosing espresso machines.

Kevin
by PJNanook
Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Steam Boiler Problems
Replies: 8
Views: 11611

Re: Steam Boiler Problems

This morning, the gage seems stuck. It did not move at all. It is in the middle of the blue. The wife got water and I checked to make sure there was steam but did not make a drink.

Edit: Spoke too soon. It eventually came up to the line between blue and green.
by PJNanook
Mon Mar 04, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Steam Boiler Problems
Replies: 8
Views: 11611

Re: Steam Boiler Problems

Thanks for the reply. When the machine is cold, it registers in the middle of the blue. When it is hot, I checked this morning, it is on the line between blue and green. Yesterday after I pumped up the pressure (using the front panel adjustment) the steam seemed good. I seemed if it was back to wher...
by PJNanook
Sun Mar 03, 2019 2:15 pm
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Steam Boiler Problems
Replies: 8
Views: 11611

Steam Boiler Problems

I have noticed a drop off in steam boiler pressure. I cleaned the 4 hole tip and replaced the in tank filter. I got good pressure this morning but the boiler did not refill due to a vapor lock in the filter. (now fixed) I have not really paid attention the steam boiler side of my gage (CL2) but now ...
by PJNanook
Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

About $255 including the homage to the governor. That included the pump, descale, general cleaning and replacing the gasket (that I supplied) I was able to drop off and pick up. I live about an hour south of their repair facility. Pretty quick turn around. If I had brought in on the day I picked it ...
by PJNanook
Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

Well it finally just said no. Pump replaced. All is back to normal.

Kevin
by PJNanook
Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

Chris' Coffee service says based on the sound it is the pump. I may try Seattle Coffee Gear for the repair since they are local. (and who we bought it from. We were not local at the time.)

While I could probably do it, I am not really wanting to.

K
by PJNanook
Sun Jul 09, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

Computer seems to be behaving so I was able to figure out Youtube. I am a photographer not a video guy. :)

As happens often as I have been nursing the machine along this week, the next shot was perfect with no change in settings.

https://youtu.be/ZrcOeWVBqXM

I hope this worked.

K
by PJNanook
Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

Finally able to capture the problem on video. Hopefully, I will be posting it soon. Now a problem with my primary computer. Think one not really up to video.
by PJNanook
Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

Thanks, I will test that. It makes some sense as I might leak back if the tank was no so full and not when the tank was full. I should have time to make a video tomorrow. The folks at Chris' Coffee asked for a video as well. Today, I successfully pulled a shot at 13 grams. It just seems to me that t...
by PJNanook
Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:27 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

You said that the valves are supposed to only let water one way. W often have to run the pump a bit to get any water out of it if the machine has not been used. Frequently overnight and occasionally just a half-hour or so. This is so much the norm that now we always pull a little water through the m...
by PJNanook
Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

I will see if I can get a video. It helps a lot to know what I need to show.

I too am pretty handy but over the years, I have come around to the idea that some parts are cheaper than my time. (some are not)

K
by PJNanook
Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

Yes, the pump sometimes sounds the way it always has and sometimes I get the low buzz. Reassuring not know that folks don't see the lights. I do my backflush as you state. Get it up to pressure and the fire it off. I can't remember a time when I did not get the initial build to 9 bars and then the s...
by PJNanook
Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

The preinfuser came preinstalled. I will have to look in the box. I think they shipped the parts with it. It was a while ago.

K
by PJNanook
Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

Also, just remembered that for a while now each morning before we pull the first shot, you have to run a bit of water through the group or the shot will be well less than 2 oz. You must do this if the machine sits for a while as well. It only has done this in the last year.

K
by PJNanook
Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:04 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

Happy to answer questions. I know that even the coffee doctors are not clairvoyant. :) The pressure goes up to the normal range on the gauge. (about 9 bar in the green zone) I don't have a blind basket, I have the rubber disk. When I do a back flush, the pressure builds and the the hear the pump cha...
by PJNanook
Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Re: Impending failure?

It is a Mini with Mechanical Preinfusion (I think that was all that was available on this model) The machine was purchased in Nov of 2011. Maybe I don't have the definition of short or long correct in my mind. Even worse today as far as trying to diagnose. When doing some backflushing, the sound bec...
by PJNanook
Sun Jun 25, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Impending failure?
Replies: 22
Views: 18604

Impending failure?

I have an interesting situation. When I adjust my grind to get a correct extraction time, the machine goes through these steps. Preinfusion, the pressure comes up with the normal pump sound, the flow starts, the sound changes to a low buzz and the flow all but stops. It behaves as if my grind is too...
by PJNanook
Wed Feb 03, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: Coffee Grinders
Topic: Vario question
Replies: 3
Views: 7690

Re: Vario question

I love the Vario. Just had my repaired. It had the old gear in it and it failed. I live in their area and was able to drop it off. New improved gear and let while I waited.

It is pretty quiet but it is the only one I have had.

Great folks. Great Grinder.
by PJNanook
Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: VII General Q&A
Topic: Timer Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 7367

Re: Timer Problem

I have not any any issues since moving out of DST mode. I hope that yours is resolved.


Kevin
by PJNanook
Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: VII General Q&A
Topic: Timer Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 7367

Re: Timer Problem

Well so far so good. I switched off the DST (Summertime) setting and it has worked so far. Don't know how that changes the day of the week but, It has worked since my earlier post.

My situation appears to be unique as no one has posted as having similar problems.

Kevin
by PJNanook
Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: VII General Q&A
Topic: Timer Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 7367

Timer Problem

We have been enjoying our machine for quite some time now and have run into the first little problem. The timer skips days. It will be a day behind after a week. When it does this, it does not run the program for the day. I can find no other indication in the program that might be a clue. Has anyone...

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