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  • #16
    I just missed out on one of these on Trade Me here in NZ. 4yr old machine in immaculate condition with a fresh full service. It went for $1500 to some very lucky bugger.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by K_Bean_Coffee
      Damn. $1500 - that's the dream zzzzzzz
      Tell me about it. Bargain.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by K_Bean_Coffee
        Quick plug - I still have one Strega on clearance. Just one that I want out before June 30. See here: http://coffeesnobs.com.au/showthread.php?t=43666
        I'll give you $1500 for it. LOL.

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        • #19
          Sorry for my ignorant. How could a HX Machine benefit from PID?

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          • #20
            Originally posted by KopiOkaukau View Post
            Sorry for my ignorant. How could a HX Machine benefit from PID?
            PID is for the cartridge heaters on the group head. Some people say the stock thermostat makes it too hot.

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Sink_cut View Post
              PID is for the cartridge heaters on the group head. Some people say the stock thermostat makes it too hot.
              Thank you Sink_cut for clarify this.

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              • #22
                it indeed is
                really versatile machine

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by eanion View Post
                  it indeed is
                  really versatile machine
                  We have just delivered another of our PID Stregas to a happy customer.

                  Someone is getting a great Christmas present this year!

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                  • #24
                    *sigh* wish it was me.

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                    • #25
                      Howdy .. I've had my new Strega for around 6 weeks ... love it .. but the pstat seems strange and comes on and switches off erratically.

                      I'm wondering whether it is faulty .. so I'm here hoping to get some feedback from other Strega owners

                      1. Yesterday after switching it on .. the yellow light switched off, as did the heating element after a few minutes... it did come back on a minute or so later.

                      2. The yellow light switched on and off at least 15 times during the 15 minute heating up process

                      3. Once reaching 1.05 bar on the pressure gauge .. the yellow light switches off .. leaving just the green light on.
                      The gauge slowly loses pressure and the yellow light comes on with a loudish click when the heater comes on for a few seconds to heat the boiler back up to 1.05 bar
                      The strange part is - that after reaching max .. and switching off .. the pstat and yellow light switches on and off between 2 and 5 times when the 6th time it gives that louder click when the boiler heats up. Is this normal?

                      I have no previous experience with these machines - only this seems very odd to me.
                      There was a problem with the original Mater p/stat that wouldn't allow the boiler pressure setting to be lowered .. so it was changed before I picked it up.

                      Does it sound like this p/stat is on the blink .. as it seems to be doing a lot of unnecessary work .. and I have reservations about it going the distance.
                      Obviously being new ... it is under Warranty.

                      Cheers for any assistance with this matter.

                      Great Coffee machine .. and makes great Coffee

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Moonshine View Post
                        Howdy .. I've had my new Strega for around 6 weeks ... love it .. but the pstat seems strange and comes on and switches off erratically.

                        I'm wondering whether it is faulty .. so I'm here hoping to get some feedback from other Strega owners

                        1. Yesterday after switching it on .. the yellow light switched off, as did the heating element after a few minutes... it did come back on a minute or so later.

                        2. The yellow light switched on and off at least 15 times during the 15 minute heating up process

                        3. Once reaching 1.05 bar on the pressure gauge .. the yellow light switches off .. leaving just the green light on.
                        The gauge slowly loses pressure and the yellow light comes on with a loudish click when the heater comes on for a few seconds to heat the boiler back up to 1.05 bar
                        The strange part is - that after reaching max .. and switching off .. the pstat and yellow light switches on and off between 2 and 5 times when the 6th time it gives that louder click when the boiler heats up. Is this normal?

                        I have no previous experience with these machines - only this seems very odd to me.
                        There was a problem with the original Mater p/stat that wouldn't allow the boiler pressure setting to be lowered .. so it was changed before I picked it up.

                        Does it sound like this p/stat is on the blink .. as it seems to be doing a lot of unnecessary work .. and I have reservations about it going the distance.
                        Obviously being new ... it is under Warranty.

                        Cheers for any assistance with this matter.

                        Great Coffee machine .. and makes great Coffee
                        Some may have seen my original Strega posts from several years ago - I am happy to report that it's performed flawlessly since I brought it home and has been used daily to this day

                        I offer two simple solutions for Moonshines problem

                        Its is more than likely a water quality problem - read that as over filtered water like RO and its not conductive enough thus tripping the low water level safety switch
                        Or
                        The the screws inside the water tank have some sediment film covering them and again fooling the low water safety switch to activate - In this case the fix is to remove the tank and wash it out with bleach then thoroughly rinse out until clean then refit and fill with water

                        KK

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                        • #27
                          Hi KK ..[Moon from over yonder] Anyway, yeah .. now you mention your post from yesteryear .. I did read it not that long ago, and thanks for the reminder about filtered water causing a problem as I use water from a 10" benchtop Matrikx 5 micron cartridge.

                          Cheers
                          Last edited by Moonshine; 4 January 2017, 08:07 AM.

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                          • #28
                            I grind a little salt into the water reservoir and this seems to have done the trick

                            Cheers KK

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                            • #29
                              It does .. and seeing I picked up one of those battery operated salt grinders that lights up when you press the button .. it's fun... not to mention the salt is that pink Tibetan rock salt .. so it is an exotic experience ... and that's even before I get to drink the Coffee.

                              If I was salt conscious .. all I'd need to do is cut back a tad on what I add to my chips .. and it's all good. The added salt probably preserves the water longer and doesn't need to be emptied out the boiler as often.

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                              • #30
                                Hmm .. well so much for the whizz bang electric salt grinder with all the bells and whistles.
                                Lasted 12 days of light use ... probably all of about 2 minutes when I add it all up. Back to Cash Converters for a refund.
                                Last time I purchased something from them .. It was faulty and took it back for a refund .. only to drop back in a couple of days later to find they put it back on the shelf for sale to some other poor sucker. I amaze myself even going back to that joint.

                                I guess I'll just have to drop a few salt crystals in by hand ... tough times ahead .. but hey .. a lovely Coffee at the end makes it all worthwhile

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