Ummm i would make sure you are operating it correctly first. When using the backflush disk, pulling a 'shot' of water and stopping it, do you hear (and see) water whoosh into the driptray?
If the gauge doesn't work and you can't get it replaced, it is not the end of the world. If analogies are your thing, its more like a RPM gauge in an automatic car rather than a speedo
Some think the pressure gauge is more of a distraction to the new learner, and indeed most of the medium end machines don't have one. My HX has a pressure gauge that sits at the same value regardless of flow. Going by 'time, look, and taste' is waaaay more important than an arbitrary pressure reading. Have a look at a few resources on the net: start with a consistent dose and tamp, then vary the grind until you get a shot in 30 +/- 5 seconds.
Javabeens question on what beans you are using is important... also what grinder do you have? You have a grinder, right?
If the gauge doesn't work and you can't get it replaced, it is not the end of the world. If analogies are your thing, its more like a RPM gauge in an automatic car rather than a speedo

Some think the pressure gauge is more of a distraction to the new learner, and indeed most of the medium end machines don't have one. My HX has a pressure gauge that sits at the same value regardless of flow. Going by 'time, look, and taste' is waaaay more important than an arbitrary pressure reading. Have a look at a few resources on the net: start with a consistent dose and tamp, then vary the grind until you get a shot in 30 +/- 5 seconds.
Javabeens question on what beans you are using is important... also what grinder do you have? You have a grinder, right?

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