JahLaza Well I had one of my best espressos yet out of it afterwards! Dark Brazil 18 in 28 out 22secs, 92*C niche somewhere around 22.real real nice! I was just curious as to how that worked really - draining it while in eco but all good thanks for the replies
MediumRoastSteam JahLaza draining it while in eco Just to be clear… if the machine is in eco mode, the only thing you can drain is the tank. 😊
JahLaza MediumRoastSteam sorry I was obviously replying at same time as your one here. I was aware of some of that but not all, that all makes perfect sense thanks for the clarification(s). Happy enough there’s no issue thanks you and DavecUK
MediumRoastSteam JahLaza and just to be 100% clear: no water will come out of he steam boiler (e.g.: for draining) if the machine is in eco mode or the water temp in the steam boiler is less than 115C or thereabouts.
JahLaza MediumRoastSteam thanks, I was uncertain as to the exact journey of water when in eco mode/what I did there, so it’s direct from supply tank to the group boiler. Lsp would prevent any damage in that regard, so, cool thanks
Thomas101 Maybe not asked the right place, but I try. I remember in one on Dave’s videos on the Elizabeth, he said that when you need hot water, fore ex. Americano, he would not take it from the hot tap on the machine… ? Why not?
JahLaza Thomas101 to the best of my memory @DavecUK said in general he would not use the hot water tap for this purpose but that the Elizabeth is one of the few machines that you could use it for this due to how the hot water is generated. My guess is that in general you would be putting a lot more water through the machine which should be treated etc., if using for that purpose, whereas you put a lot less water through if you take your hot water from elsewhere, you don’t need it to go through the machine really, it’s more efficient to use a kettle/other heat source, plus the reasons like possible taste issues in some machines. Keep the espresso machine for making espresso, use the kettle/other for heating water. (That’s my understanding anyhow!)
Waitforme @Thomas101 I think in general it is advised not to use the hot water tap for hot water as the water can be in the boiler for months if not purged regularly. I used to use the kettle for my Americanos but now use the hw tap as I purge my service boiler water regularly, and on tasting the water it tastes fine.