I think I got to the bottom of this. This morning noticed the group gauge is sitting at around 0.5 bar when not brewing. I was sure I had a photo from last year to check if it was always like this and it wasn’t so definitely issue with gauge. Anything I can do about it or is it replacement only ?
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prezes As I thought it’s the gauge..you can “try” twisting the outer shell a tad, but I think it’s keyed with a square piece, so it won’t adjust it….replacement is the only option I am afraid.
Note to self: “the OCD is strong in this one” 😁
Do you need that gauge there?
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I don’t at all but as it’s there it is bothering me ever so slightly being out !
I know what the issue is which is the main thing so might get rid or learn to live with it. I don’t think I’ll be replacing it
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Was that stock? I thought they had a grub screw in there?
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Was that stock? I thought they had a grub screw in there?
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prezes - time for the grub screw to go back in then…
Problem with redundancy of instruments (which one do you trust, and are they calibrated) or essentially “useless” ones. For instance, yes, you have the pressure measured on the group… but you don’t need it, nor can you influence it. If you had a flow control valve (like the Bianca) then I understand the need of the pressure gauge.
My machines been rock solid for the past 5-6 years however it has just started buzzing when I pull the lever down… coffee still comes out but definitely doesn’t sound right..
Any idea what it is and where to get replacement part if needed.
Can’t seem to attach a video can I email it to you for your review?
Cheers Doug
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dougyea Do you have a pic of said solenoid and how is best way of cleaning it??
Take it apart and look for a bit of “something” under the seat….it can be a tiny speck you can hardly see.
dougyea Yup one thing, check weather preheat is on or off, if preheat is on, switch it off and see if the noise stops.
If preheat is off then you know that it’s not the preheat solenoid but the auto fill solenoid.
It’s been a year since I owned the Vesuvius. Very happy with it and no upgraditus calling!
Anything in particular would be advisable to do at this point on top of my regular cam greasing, backflushing etc ? Group seal has been replaced with silicone so lots of life left there.
Thanks in advance
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Greetings from SoCal, Happy Resurrection Day!
Question: Is it redundant if I biancafy or add a manual flow control on my V?
With mine when I do that routine I have steam boiler on, switch off when up to pressure then flush water out the hot water wand into a jug until the pressure is too low for any more. I like to purge the water in other words as it isn’t used as much as the brew boiler. Switch on for auto refill then repeat a couple more times.
When V is off to cool before cam greasing I take out the water tank for a 20 minute Milton clean. At the same time I have a tall espresso cup under the the steam wand and tip ie. They are sitting in diluted puly milk, when the V is fired up again I purge the wand and wipe it of course.
I also inspect underneath for water or stains and have the top off for the cleaning routine to visually inspect if anything is obviously amiss whilst it’s in operation, a tip from DaveC years ago.
the above tips are for any machine of course.
PaulL thanks. I do the same sort of thing with cleaning the reservoir weekly.
I was wondering more in annual Service/maintenance side. Greasing etc
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