rettaps Senior Member Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 252 Location: SD Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: 2011 V3 Vibiemme DB Super... Grinder: Compak K10 Fresh, Versalab... Vac Pot: Cona, Drip: Techniworm, 6 cup Chemex Roaster: San Franciscan
Posted Sat Nov 17, 2012, 1:41pm Subject: Vibiemme V3 super needs a commercial pressurestat
Hi, came home last night and house had a slight burnt smell, walked over to my vibiemme and it was so hot on top, sides and all around the machine, gauges were fogged over, but that poor thing had a TON of pressure, switched it off and unplugged it, let it cool down, had water on the bottom of the machine, couldn't figure out whats wrong, pump was very hot, but it started up, hopefully it didn't damage it, the machine now rattles more when pump is running, ( yes, machine is rattling and loud) i swapped out the pressure stat and now it's working, contacted espressocare to replace it, (still waiting for a reply) just kinda checking what i can do, anybody willing to buy this once it's repaired? i'll never bond with this machine because i really never liked it, will trade for a big HX that doesn't rattle. EDIT: Machine is 4 months old.
Posted Sat Nov 17, 2012, 1:58pm Subject: Re: Vibiemme V3 super needs a commercial pressurestat
Replace then presurestat, but also put in an SSR between the pressurestat and the heating element. Scale can inhibit the proper operation of a pressurestat as well if the pipe gets clogged or the diaphragm's movement is compromised.
rettaps Senior Member Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 252 Location: SD Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: 2011 V3 Vibiemme DB Super... Grinder: Compak K10 Fresh, Versalab... Vac Pot: Cona, Drip: Techniworm, 6 cup Chemex Roaster: San Franciscan
Posted Sat Nov 17, 2012, 2:01pm Subject: Re: Vibiemme V3 super needs a commercial pressurestat
i have RO water with the calcite mineral filter on the machine, pressure stat was squeaky clean but not working, i don't want to mod the machine as of now, i don't really have long term plans with it.
rettaps Senior Member Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 252 Location: SD Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: 2011 V3 Vibiemme DB Super... Grinder: Compak K10 Fresh, Versalab... Vac Pot: Cona, Drip: Techniworm, 6 cup Chemex Roaster: San Franciscan
Posted Sun Nov 18, 2012, 8:00am Subject: Re: Vibiemme V3 super needs a commercial pressurestat
Ok, i calmed down, but i got a brainstorm, i cant get the drip tray and the cup holder to stop rattling no matter what i try, So i decided this would be an awesome machine with an external under the counter pump, anyone ever did this? Heating and temp stability is awesome on it, also if i throw out the water tank i could fit in a full size pressure stat, i know it would void my warranty, but i think i would love the machine then..
calblacksmith Moderator Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 5,758 Location: Riverside, Ca, U.S.A. Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Mon Nov 19, 2012, 7:23am Subject: Re: Vibiemme V3 super needs a commercial pressurestat
You could just use some rubber type of pad, thin door seal foam etc to stop the noise from the drip tray, all you need to do is prevent metal to metal contact and POOF the noise is gone.
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rettaps Senior Member Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 252 Location: SD Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: 2011 V3 Vibiemme DB Super... Grinder: Compak K10 Fresh, Versalab... Vac Pot: Cona, Drip: Techniworm, 6 cup Chemex Roaster: San Franciscan
Posted Mon Nov 19, 2012, 8:20am Subject: Re: Vibiemme V3 super needs a commercial pressurestat
I'll try, but i would like to quietn up the pump as well, anybody put in some kind of insulation to stop that? can't really trade machine now, too many grinders and stuff lately
calblacksmith Said:
You could just use some rubber type of pad, thin door seal foam etc to stop the noise from the drip tray, all you need to do is prevent metal to metal contact and POOF the noise is gone.
Posted Mon Nov 19, 2012, 8:42am Subject: Re: Vibiemme V3 super needs a commercial pressurestat
Check the pump is actually mounted correctly - screws can come loose in shipping and with vibration, and then the vibration gets worse. Also check the routing of pipes too and from the pump, often a slight re-routing will avoid contact somewhere that's rattling.
Titus you contacted us saturday AM, we are closed on the week ends I did however reply to your emails early this AM and as you know we spoke on the phone as well thanks for your patience Stefano
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