Izzo Alex Duetto II discussion thread

[blend52]

Re: Izzo Alex Duetto II discussion thread

Maybe i should apologize ( :) for not realizing i needed some secret qualification or experience , prior to contributing to a thread !
Sounds like you just got ticked off because someone .."with no experience whatsoever " pointed out the lack of thought behind your explanation of the insulated boiler being the cause of differing temperature readings ??
Maybe you .."would like to enlighten us all "..as to how that would cause one boiler to drop way below ambient temp !

[Ben@McLaren]

Re: Izzo Alex Duetto II discussion thread

Moderators - Any chance this thread can get cleaned up for those of us more interested in staying on topic?

[Jonty]

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Moderators - Any chance this thread can get cleaned up for those of us more interested in staying on topic?      

+1 please clean up this thread for us Alex users, so we can have great discussion on the Izzo.

Jonty

[Jono_Willmer]

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Hi has anyone ever had trouble adjusting (getting into program mode) their PID?

[topshot]

Re: Izzo Alex Duetto II discussion thread

Ive never had any trouble getting into the program mode of the PID.

Just hold both the up and down arrows on the PID while turning the machine on.

Warren

[Jono_Willmer]

Re: Izzo Alex Duetto II discussion thread

Sorry is that while turning it on or with it on?

[Jono_Willmer]

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Thanks Warren I think I may have a problem with my unit its not letting me change temps or even get into the menu.

[topshot]

Re: Izzo Alex Duetto II discussion thread

Turn it on while holding both arrows.
If it does not work, you might have a problem

Warren

[Jono_Willmer]

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Thanks I get Pr5 come up when I hold the two buttons on start up, but then I cant change anything it just stays on Pr5?

[specialpants]

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Just wanted to clarify - are you just wanting to change the temperature or a little bit more (like changing the P I and D values?

edit: did some research on google. It looks like youre not pressing the LEFT button hard enough, or its stopped work.

"It can be quite difficult to get both buttons to depress whilst turning on the machine, so you may need
to repeat this until the programming mode is entered. One of three things may happen…
(1) The machine shows a temperature, which means that the buttons were not properly held down or
for long enough whilst the machine is turned on. Simply start the process again (beginning by turning
off the machine at the main switch).
(2) The machine shows PrS (or Pr5, since it is hard to tell what the digit is meant to represent). This
means the the left button was not held down properly or for long enough, but the right button was.
The PrS mode is a general reset, which reverts all PID settings to their factory defaults. Note that it
also resets the desired (set) temperature to 96C, so be ready for this if you want a lower temperature
when you next turn the machine on! Turn off the machine and start again.
(3) The machine shows F.03 (or simply F03, with no decimal point). Congratulations! You have
successfully entered the programming mode."

[Jono_Willmer]

Re: Izzo Alex Duetto II discussion thread

Thanks Specialpants you were right and I was thinking the same thing the left button wasnt properly. yesterday after reading your post and letting the machine cool all day I tried to enter program mode. As I pressed the left button(hard) I heard a loud click and its worked since(the whole time the button had been clicking like the right hand one but not working and I had tried pressing firmly, something must have just got stuck inside). I hope it doesnt play up again thanks for your help.

[Ausnadian]

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Just put my new Duetto on the bench, and now I may have to have visit a physio.. holy crap is it heavy.
Buuuuuuuuuutttt, it is soooo pretty!
Cant wait for it to warm up!

[db]

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Hi Ausnadian,

I can identify with the anticipation - Ill be picking up my Duetto this weekend after a year or two of working towards the upgrade and a few months agonising over the choice of machine :-/

Enjoy the new machine, maybe a photo opportunity while you wait for it to warm up...

- David

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Reply #341 - Today at 1:55pm

Just put my new Duetto on the bench, and now I may have to have visit a physio.. holy crap is it heavy.
Buuuuuuuuuutttt, it is soooo pretty!
Cant wait for it to warm up!

bahaha, glad i wasnt the only one feeling like this the thing weigh a tone i think i strain my neck lifting it 2 weeks ago.
any way enjoy the machine she a pleasure to polish every night. i think i spend more time with her then my wife when im at home ;D ;D ;D

[specialpants]

A section of the PID display went out over the weekend. It seems to be intermittent and infrequent. It may stay off for 2 hours and then come back on for 2 hours. I'm not too fussed about it because the coffee machine is still working as expected.

For those in the know: does this actually mean anything (eg is it a sign that the PID will die on me)? Is this a quick/easy/cheap fix (eg replace the LED display only) or would it actually require a whole new PID unit?