Hi all,
I've got an issue with my 2014 Brewtus and I'm weighing up my options so I'd appreciate your opinions and advice.
There are 2 issues that I need help with.
1. The pump has started to 'stick' when I flip the lever. I'll explain. So when I warm the machine up I sometimes hear the pump drawing water from the reservoir to fill thr boilers. Recently I can hear the click of the pump, but then nothing for a couple of seconds, then the pump kicks in as normal. This morning it didn't kick in as normal and I just heard it click. I tapped the machine on the side and it kicked in. So my point here is that I think the pump needs changing. I've watched a video on YouTube from WholeLatteLove and it looks pretty simple. Had anyone done this? I've included a picture of my pump as I'd like to know if anyone knows where I can find one.
The second issue was found whilst looking at the pump. In short, water is expelling from the steam wand boiler and it looks like it shouldn't be. It's best explained in a few short videos.
Here is video 1 (apologies for the quality, they get better!). This shows the front valve (for want of a better phrase) expelling water from the top, with the water then resting, boiling and dissipating on the top of the boiler
So, what I'm after knowing is whether anyone can say with confidence what the issue is and how easy it is to fix. I'm in two minds whether to sell up and replace my system, noting it's now 6-7 years old and I'm probably due an upgrade.
Or do I simply replace the pump and valves and keep on using it? I appreciate its a personal choice, but I've been off the forum for a few years so I've not kept up to date with new gadgets and machines. I wouldn't mind a new grinder and machine, but my current set up cost me around £1700 back when I bought it so I wonder whether I just change those parts and keep using it.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
Tony
I've got an issue with my 2014 Brewtus and I'm weighing up my options so I'd appreciate your opinions and advice.
There are 2 issues that I need help with.
1. The pump has started to 'stick' when I flip the lever. I'll explain. So when I warm the machine up I sometimes hear the pump drawing water from the reservoir to fill thr boilers. Recently I can hear the click of the pump, but then nothing for a couple of seconds, then the pump kicks in as normal. This morning it didn't kick in as normal and I just heard it click. I tapped the machine on the side and it kicked in. So my point here is that I think the pump needs changing. I've watched a video on YouTube from WholeLatteLove and it looks pretty simple. Had anyone done this? I've included a picture of my pump as I'd like to know if anyone knows where I can find one.
The second issue was found whilst looking at the pump. In short, water is expelling from the steam wand boiler and it looks like it shouldn't be. It's best explained in a few short videos.
Here is video 1 (apologies for the quality, they get better!). This shows the front valve (for want of a better phrase) expelling water from the top, with the water then resting, boiling and dissipating on the top of the boiler
So, what I'm after knowing is whether anyone can say with confidence what the issue is and how easy it is to fix. I'm in two minds whether to sell up and replace my system, noting it's now 6-7 years old and I'm probably due an upgrade.
Or do I simply replace the pump and valves and keep on using it? I appreciate its a personal choice, but I've been off the forum for a few years so I've not kept up to date with new gadgets and machines. I wouldn't mind a new grinder and machine, but my current set up cost me around £1700 back when I bought it so I wonder whether I just change those parts and keep using it.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
Tony