Izzo Alex Duetto II discussion thread

[Lukemc]

Good to hear Luke.

You need one of these.

Cheers

Chris

I've moved this to the proper thread.

Just wanted to say thanks to Chris at Talk Coffee for his super fast processing of my order and the postage after I ordered these two $4 parts.

Also for throwing in a bonus sample with them. Was a great surprise and much appreciated thanks Chris.

Now hopefully my last question to you is..... Any chance of a snapshot of a "service" manual for want of a better word so I can try to install these myself

[TC]

Hi Luke,

My pleasure. We always try to pop something in the bag for CS'ers...

Service manual. I regret that there is no such thing!

You will see that the front of the valve screws into the valve body. 2 spanners and the rest will become obvious from there!

Cheers

Chris

[Lukemc]

I know I said hopefully my last question before.....

I've found the part I need to replace! But is there a simple way to remove it from the end of the tap assembly? Or do I just dig it out....



I have no idea how to get the plastic tap handle off either. The shaft on mine is round all the way unlike this one i see referenced online with a square bit on top to get some purchase on to unthread the tap..... I'm sure I've missed something!!






Ready to look like a fool whenever the dead simple way to remove both gets pointed out!

[TC]

Hi Luke,

That's one of the sickest grommets I have ever seen! Dig it out is the go...

The plastic tap, we normally just remove the entire front leaving the valve and handle in situ. No need to break it down unless it need lube or is leaking.

Cheers

Chris

[Lukemc]

oh excellent, thanks chris, ill start digging, yeah it dint look too good! must have just been holding on each day until i upped the boiler pressure

[Lukemc]

Here's the steam side just for giggles too. Not as bad but not great none the less! Glad I ordered two



Thanks again for your help Chris. Saved me a looooong drive and a slipped disc trying to carry the duetto through westfields

[TC]

My pleasure Luke- it's what we do!

That one's actually not too bad.

Go easy on them when you close them off. Just enough pressure to seal ;-)

Cheers

Chris

[Lukemc]

yeah will do, will make sure these ones aren't abused!

[Jono_Willmer]

Hi I have a 2011 Duetto 2.5(I think that is what they were calling them the one that can both boilers on together) I just replaced the brew boiler temp sensor(Thanks Chris from Talk Coffee). Now the machine is overshooting a bit and running hot. I've read back through the posts in this thread and set the PID up as per the default with F2=5 but only one boiler fires at once if I set it to F2=7 then both can come on together but I'm now concerned about the other default settings.

Does anyone have a list of the correct settings for all the PID and F settings while running the two boilers at once this would be of great help and even if someone has found better performing settings I'd love to give them a try.

PS what does setting F2=6 do?

Thanks again and most appreciative Jono.

[TC]

Hi Jono,

We often find they take a little while to settle with a new thermocouple. Don't rush too much.

If you need a copy of the manual for PID settings, drop me an email.

Chris

[Jono_Willmer]

Thanks Chris,

Is the F=7 correct for this model?

[TC]

If you're labelled 2400W, run priority to brew which is F.02=7.

If you're labelled 2170W, F.02=5. F.02=6 does nothing.

[Jono_Willmer]

Is there any problem running on F.02=7 if my model is labeled 2120W?

Thanks

[TC]

None whatsoever Jono. It's your choice.

[Jono_Willmer]

Thank you Chris for your help as always.