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by goodboyr
Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Steam boiler issue Mini Vivaldi II
Replies: 25
Views: 24573

Re: Steam boiler issue Mini Vivaldi II

I think the flowmeter could be restricted with debris or melted vanes as well.
by goodboyr
Sun Oct 05, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Steam boiler issue Mini Vivaldi II
Replies: 25
Views: 24573

Re: Steam boiler issue Mini Vivaldi II

No worries, Chas. As you know, unfortunately I've become quite an expert on temperature sensors...... All of the many failures I have experienced on my Dream(s) have been what would appear to be short circuits in the detectors and that failure mode would cause a high resulting controlled temperature...
by goodboyr
Sun Oct 05, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Steam boiler issue Mini Vivaldi II
Replies: 25
Views: 24573

Re: Steam boiler issue Mini Vivaldi II

Chas. Wouldn't extra resistance cause the detector to read falsely high, thus making the controlled boiler pressure lower than normal?
by goodboyr
Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Bad Temperature Sensor
Replies: 25
Views: 72329

Re: Bad Temperature Sensor

They replaced the steam and brew temp sensors. The machine is working OK now. Watch this space for updates if or when they fail again. According to the retailer, this is the one issue that hasn't been fixed on the dream 2.0. They have done this with others machines as well. So for them its the senso...
by goodboyr
Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Bad Temperature Sensor
Replies: 25
Views: 72329

Re: Bad Temperature Sensor

I also notice that CCS now stocks the Dream Temperature sensors as standard spare parts available on line.................interesting.
by goodboyr
Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:35 pm
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Bad Temperature Sensor
Replies: 25
Views: 72329

Re: Bad Temperature Sensor

Yup. I am very worried that I am going down the same rabbit hole as before. I agree that usually these sensors fail open (I guess that would be an offscale high temp). In my case it acts like it shorts out at a particular temp. So, if you just do a blank pull, you see the indicated temp fall from th...
by goodboyr
Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:54 am
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Bad Temperature Sensor
Replies: 25
Views: 72329

Re: Bad Temperature Sensor

Resurrecting this thread. Its been a bit over a year since I was given a brand new Dream "2.0" (the updated version of the dream). It has been working like a champ up until yesterday, making probably 2 espressos, 2 lattes per day. Yesterday, the early signs of the brew boiler temperature d...
by goodboyr
Tue Sep 02, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 4 Month Old Dream with a leak :(
Replies: 2
Views: 5325

Re: 4 Month Old Dream with a leak :(

With my original model dream from the first batch I think I experienced pretty well every type of leak. So yes, please send more details and pics and we can help.
by goodboyr
Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:24 am
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone long life Group Gaskets available
Replies: 52
Views: 85938

Re: Silicone long life Group Gaskets available

Got mine, installed as per above, and all good. Thanks for a great improvement on an already fantastic machine!!
by goodboyr
Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:48 pm
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone long life Group Gaskets available
Replies: 52
Views: 85938

Re: Silicone long life Group Gaskets available

How did you get a tracking number?
by goodboyr
Sat May 24, 2014 2:57 am
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone long life Group Gaskets available
Replies: 52
Views: 85938

Re: Silicone long life Group Gaskets available

Paypal payment sent.
by goodboyr
Sat May 24, 2014 2:56 am
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone Group Gasket group buy interest
Replies: 48
Views: 65461

Re: Silicone Group Gasket group buy interest

Paypal payment sent. Thanks for doing this!
by goodboyr
Sat May 24, 2014 2:56 am
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone Group Gasket group buy interest
Replies: 48
Views: 65461

Re: Silicone Group Gasket group buy interest

Paypal payment sent. Thanks for doing this!
by goodboyr
Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:36 pm
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone Group Gasket group buy interest
Replies: 48
Views: 65461

Re: Silicone Group Gasket group buy interest

Me too.
by goodboyr
Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: Accessories
Topic: Silicone Group Gasket group buy interest
Replies: 48
Views: 65461

Re: Silicone Group Gasket group buy interest

I read that 53 mm are in the works at Cafelat. Just not sure of timing.
by goodboyr
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: Why does it only taste bitter?
Replies: 12
Views: 13471

Re: Why does it only taste bitter?

OK. I was told I was a bit of a special case because of my unfortunate history with the first two machines I had. They said that they wanted to make sure I got a good one this time, so instead of taking from inventory, they waited till a new shipment came from Italy. Maybe just a story to make me fe...
by goodboyr
Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: General Q&A
Topic: Why does it only taste bitter?
Replies: 12
Views: 13471

Re: Why does it only taste bitter?

Good detective work on the offset, Chas. Are you sure that most of the new machines are rebuilt old ones? The one I just got is different enough inside to make me question that.
by goodboyr
Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: VII General Q&A
Topic: 5 years w/o descaling?
Replies: 8
Views: 14085

Re: 5 years w/o descaling?

In nuclear plants the boilers are demineralized the same way. Its called "blow down".
by goodboyr
Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:44 am
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: DST Auto-Switch Worked!
Replies: 2
Views: 6204

Re: DST Auto-Switch Worked!

Worked for me too!
by goodboyr
Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Questions for New Dream Owners (with Sparkle Covers)
Replies: 12
Views: 16585

Re: Questions for New Dream Owners (with Sparkle Covers)

After living with the new Sparkle Dream for a few days, and having owned the original version of the Dream, I've noticed a few differences in operation: 1. The 3 way now works quite obviously. On the original Dream, the operation of the 3 way after a pull was almost silent. You had to look at the en...
by goodboyr
Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Questions for New Dream Owners (with Sparkle Covers)
Replies: 12
Views: 16585

Re: Questions for New Dream Owners (with Sparkle Covers)

Thanks! Offset at 0 and making great espresso again!
by goodboyr
Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Questions for New Dream Owners (with Sparkle Covers)
Replies: 12
Views: 16585

Re: Questions for New Dream Owners (with Sparkle Covers)

Just got my new replacement Dream. Latest version with sparkle. Same new weird wrench. Regular hex head bolt, not Philips. Also, as others have noticed, offset came set to -10 f. Not sure why CCS ships them that way. I've noticed that the tubing runs inside the machine are much neater and don't take...
by goodboyr
Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream Owner's Manual GUI Addendum
Replies: 7
Views: 26332

Re: Dream Owner's Manual GUI Addendum

I looked at it from the Dream plumb in point of view. I had no comments or corrections......other than its a great piece of work. Just waiting for a machine now! :-)
by goodboyr
Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Fill Probe
Replies: 3
Views: 7967

Re: Fill Probe

My experience is the same as Chas. My strips looked like yours, but when I used the liquid aquarium test kit I had 17 grains input instead. I added a bestmax combo filter/ix unit and that brought it down to 3 grains on bypass 1 on the filter.
by goodboyr
Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 17
Views: 34791

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

Chas. You must be talking about the other panel which has the buttons in it. This one has the LCD panel (you can see it in the first picture). The other panel with the buttons has a clear window where the display panel can be seen through. I only changed out this panel.
by goodboyr
Sat Feb 01, 2014 1:15 pm
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 17
Views: 34791

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

Its working great. Seems like the temperature control is more stable. With the old board and sensor, if you did a pre shot warmup with an empty PF, the indicated temp would overshoot by at least 8 deg f. Now, the temp just nicely returns to the setpoint with minimal overshoot. Back to the great La S...
by goodboyr
Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 17
Views: 34791

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

CCS shipped me a new cable, sensor and logic board. The new board came right from La Spaz in Italy. Looks exactly like my old board. No sign of any waterproof coating. After uploading firmware to 1.19, and re entering settings, my baby is up and running. All looks and tastes good. Absolutely fantast...
by goodboyr
Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 17
Views: 34791

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

Plus I can't read. The sensor labelling is "51/2012". Duh!!!
by goodboyr
Thu Jan 23, 2014 4:26 pm
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 17
Views: 34791

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

Lol. I'm too literal! That why I'm an engineer.
by goodboyr
Thu Jan 23, 2014 3:45 pm
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 17
Views: 34791

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

Agreed. Hard to look at the dead machine on the counter. My guess is that as you say, the control board was part of the problem. According to CCS who spoke to LA Spaz in Italy about my situation they felt it was a faulty board too. As for the sensor, the printing is identical in terms of font and lo...
by goodboyr
Thu Jan 23, 2014 2:22 pm
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 17
Views: 34791

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

I've received a new temperature sensor, it looks a bit different from the previous ones. Colour is brass now instead of silver, same size, code on white sheath is now "51/2013", probably a date code of some sort. Waiting for new cable and control board to arrive.
by goodboyr
Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 17
Views: 34791

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

Well, after a few days of working fine, the temperature control deteriorated as it has 4 times before on this machine. As before, the temperature indication for the group gets increasingly erratic, jumping around from as low as 120 to as high as 210 f. Obviously, cleaning the plug connections was no...
by goodboyr
Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 17
Views: 34791

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

I'd like to add the results of my investigation to this, and my fix. As many of you have read, I have been going through brew temperature sensors at the rate of about one every 2 or 3 months. I recently had the same symptoms (erratic temperature readings ultimately leading to the temp sensor failure...
by goodboyr
Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Machine Powers Off!
Replies: 14
Views: 14718

Re: Machine Powers Off!

To be specific, I believe the temperature sensors cable connects to the board I've circled in blue in this picture.

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by goodboyr
Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Machine Powers Off!
Replies: 14
Views: 14718

Re: Machine Powers Off!

I will check and confirm as well, but this is based on me taking the machine apart last year when I was diagnosing the first time my temperature sensor failed. CCS is sending me a new board and cable (parts on back order) so I will confirm when I install. Tonight, my plan is to remove the sheath on ...
by goodboyr
Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Machine Powers Off!
Replies: 14
Views: 14718

Re: Machine Powers Off!

Right. But behind the display board is the logic board. And thats where the cable from the brew and steam boiler temperature sensor rtd's are plugged into. The temperature sensors are rtd's which mean their resistance changes based on temperature. So if the steam got to that board and the plug, the ...
by goodboyr
Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Machine Powers Off!
Replies: 14
Views: 14718

Re: Machine Powers Off!

Chas: Do you have specific details of this fix? In other words, are they now moisture proofing both boards (the front panel board and the logic board behind the front panel board)? The reason I ask is that as part of the troubleshooting I've performed on my intermittent group temperature wander, I h...
by goodboyr
Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Back to the Dream
Replies: 20
Views: 18649

Re: Back to the Dream

No. The cable that connects the temperature sensor for the brew boiler passes around the back of the steam boiler then goes to the front of the machine to the circuit board. It has an outer sheath as it passes the steam boiler to protect it. Looks like it got pinched against the steam boiler and the...
by goodboyr
Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Back to the Dream
Replies: 20
Views: 18649

Re: Back to the Dream

I've done a bit more investigation since this failure does not have the same symptoms as previous failures. I opened top of machine and wiggled cable going to sensor. That made the indication change rapidly and I was able to position cable in such a way that temperature returned to normal behavior. ...
by goodboyr
Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Back to the Dream
Replies: 20
Views: 18649

Re: Back to the Dream

Well.......mine died again. Temperature control again. Indicated temp never went above 190. But total steam coming out when you try a shot. I'm going to insist they ship it back to CCS. I suspect the control board and wiring are issues, since I'm on my fourth temperature sensor.
by goodboyr
Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Back to the Dream
Replies: 20
Views: 18649

Re: Back to the Dream

That -10 offset is what we used pre version 1.19. In 1.19 they built the offset in so we ended up a about 0....…right?
by goodboyr
Tue Jan 07, 2014 2:56 pm
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 3
Views: 6898

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

I had the first batch, so there were a number of issues that have been corrected. Its a fantastic machine in spite of this and since the fixes has been running nicely. So far so good on the new sensor. The issues were some leaking tubing (the early batch of machines had some poorly installed tubing)...
by goodboyr
Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: Dream Day One Issues
Topic: Group Temp. Sensor Failure
Replies: 3
Views: 6898

Re: Group Temp. Sensor Failure

Well.......if you look through the threads you will see my saga on failed group temp sensors. I have been through three replacements on my Dream. According to my retailer, there was a bad batch of temperature sensors that have since been corrected. In any case, its a very easy job to replace the sen...
by goodboyr
Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: VII In Warranty Problems
Topic: Short double shot programed volume
Replies: 8
Views: 25072

Re: Short double shot programed volume

The first generation dreams had more restriction in the flow sensor. I had low flow and variable volume. When I had the sensor replaced with a newer version, the flow rate dramatically increased and the volume became much more consistent.
by goodboyr
Wed Nov 27, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

It looks like I'll be getting one after all. However, I need to wait until all the current outstanding orders are filled, so I may not see it until after the first of the year. Plus it looks like I will get one that was a real lemon before being refurbished rather than the one I sent back. So I'll ...
by goodboyr
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

Sorry to hear that, Chas. You have been an exceptional help to us, and I think CCS is losing out on a no cost assist to their service. I will continue to contribute to this forum and perhaps with others make up in small way for the loss of your direct experience with the Dreams.
by goodboyr
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:28 am
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

I know what you mean. It has been a suspicion of mine as well. But my store says they've replaced at least 10 of them on the dreams they've sold. And when I install the new one, everything works fine for a few months. CCS says they had a bad batch but the new ones are reliable. I did try the swap wi...
by goodboyr
Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:21 pm
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

I have since had a conversation with CCS and they think that this is the latest version that is in the new machines. Still would be good to verify that. Thanks!
by goodboyr
Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

Just to be specific on the temperature sensor, here is what it looks like and the label. For anyone with a new Dream machine, is it the same?

Image
by goodboyr
Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:31 pm
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

Best way to do it is with the rubber blank that comes with the machine. Instructions are in the manual on the CCS site.
by goodboyr
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

Well, just had another failure of the group temperature sensor. That makes three. Sure would be nice to know whether CCS or LaSpaz has changed the design or make to fix this. As before, the symptom is an extreme wandering temp reading. Bounces from 175 to 215 and back. Causes overheating and alarm.
by goodboyr
Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:39 am
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

Yes. I'm aware of that one and my machine has the copper tubing for the drain. The tubing I am talking about is the thin Teflon tubing for pressurized water to and from the flow sensor, inlet and outlet from steam boiler and group boiler, etc. It appears that they sometimes run the lengths too short...
by goodboyr
Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:01 pm
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

Chas: When you get your updated one back please make particular note of the temperature sensors and whether the plastic tubing has been changed/improved. These are two areas of weakness I've experience.
by goodboyr
Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:29 am
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?
Replies: 28
Views: 22901

Re: New batch of S1 Dream's Shipping -- Who's in?

Will be interested to hear exactly what's different. Hopefully not just superficial changes.
by goodboyr
Sun Oct 20, 2013 7:02 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Water coming out of vacuum breaker when machine is cool
Replies: 7
Views: 7513

Re: Water coming out of vacuum breaker when machine is cool

I let it cool down, and this time it didn't leak at all. I checked the level sensor and its fine. Cleaned a bit off it, but its inserted at the right level, not loose, and was pretty clean. Not sure what happened here. Started it up again, and its working fine. Weird.
by goodboyr
Sun Oct 20, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Water coming out of vacuum breaker when machine is cool
Replies: 7
Views: 7513

Re: Water coming out of vacuum breaker when machine is cool

Agreed. But if my theory is correct that the solenoid valve is passing then it would present line pressure to the boiler and eventually pressurize it to line pressure. In my case that's 3 bar.
by goodboyr
Sun Oct 20, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Water coming out of vacuum breaker when machine is cool
Replies: 7
Views: 7513

Re: Water coming out of vacuum breaker when machine is cool

Thanks. I guessed I thought that the water line pressure would still be high enough to over come the safety valve. I will check sensor and then do a cool down cycle.
by goodboyr
Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:07 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Water coming out of vacuum breaker when machine is cool
Replies: 7
Views: 7513

Water coming out of vacuum breaker when machine is cool

Last night I found water dripping down from the bottom plug under the boiler during an "off" period. The machine was off and relatively cool. I pulled off the top cover and found the source, a one drop per second leak from the vacuum breaker. So as I understand it, that means the solenoid ...
by goodboyr
Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: No flow during first warming flush
Replies: 11
Views: 16240

Re: No flow during first warming flush

I've had issues with the flow sensor. It could cause this type of problem. The original sensors have been modified I understand to deal with low flow. When mine was replaced the flow went up substantially. And if the temp sensor starts wandering you could start the machine after idle with a boiling ...
by goodboyr
Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream Orders On Temporary Hold
Replies: 13
Views: 14158

Re: Dream Orders On Temporary Hold

I wonder what has been addressed on the inside? Temp sensor reliability? Plastic tubing improvements? And what about us early adopters? Is there an upgrade kit available?
by goodboyr
Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: More dream nightmares
Replies: 0
Views: 12510

More dream nightmares

After 6 months of reliable great espresso, my Dream sprung another leak. Once again its the plastic tubing and group temperature sensor. So back to the shop again. Because of the leaks, one of my kids has started calling it the"wet Dream"!!!!
by goodboyr
Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream Orders On Temporary Hold
Replies: 13
Views: 14158

Re: Dream Orders On Temporary Hold

No issues with mine either. In first batch.
by goodboyr
Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: Mini General Q&A
Topic: Indent in puck
Replies: 4
Views: 8356

Re: Indent in puck

I'm much happier now that I have the new bottomless and triple basket from CCS. Its easier to tamp, and very consistent. And of course no indents.
by goodboyr
Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: Suggested Improvements
Topic: Basket Improvements
Replies: 114
Views: 127162

Re: Basket Improvements

You can pre order for June 30 at CCS.
by goodboyr
Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Accessories
Topic: CCS New precision screens and baskets
Replies: 11
Views: 16042

CCS New precision screens and baskets

Now available for pre-order from CCS.

https://www.chriscoffee.com/New_Items_s/7823.htm
by goodboyr
Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:18 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests
Replies: 19
Views: 17359

Re: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests

Chas: Thanks for that explanation. I guess it all has to do with taste, and despite the wandering temp display, the shots are great with the new settings. One additional question: The overshoot on my temperature display results in a bigger than normal delay in the next shot if I am pulling back to b...
by goodboyr
Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: Dream General Q&A
Topic: Low Pump Pressure Error
Replies: 12
Views: 15325

Re: Low Pump Pressure Error

An explanation in the manual is probably fine since it has no discernable effect on shot quality and is not a blocking alarm.

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by goodboyr
Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests
Replies: 19
Views: 17359

Re: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests

Bump for my question above. Thxs.

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by goodboyr
Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: Dream General Q&A
Topic: Low Pump Pressure Error
Replies: 12
Views: 15325

Re: Low Pump Pressure Error

I have continued to get the odd seemingly random low pump pressure error, so I decided to test some theories, and I believe I have found the issue. This error occurs when there is a simultaneous demand to fill the steam boiler (based on the steam boiler level) and you are pulling a shot. If you draw...
by goodboyr
Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests
Replies: 19
Views: 17359

Re: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests

Question on how the displayed temperature changes during and after a warming pull with the new PID settings vs the old ones. With the new settings and a 10 second pull through an empty pf, with a setpoint of 199 F, the temperature drops to 189 during the pull, then after the pull rapidly recovers an...
by goodboyr
Fri Jun 07, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Tips & Tricks
Topic: Cleaning the brass dispersion disc
Replies: 1
Views: 15994

Cleaning the brass dispersion disc

I've found a great way to restore the brass dispersion disc to the original clean shiny brass. Use a Dremel with the fine detail rubberized abrasive brush EZ473SA. Does not scratch or wear away the brass, just gets it clean and shiny.
by goodboyr
Thu May 30, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests
Replies: 19
Views: 17359

Re: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests

I confirm that the buttons behave the way you describe. It just seems to stop scrolling fairly randomly

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by goodboyr
Thu May 30, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests
Replies: 19
Views: 17359

Re: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests

Another alternative is to directly edit the settings file and use the Write/Read feature. I will give that a try tonight.
by goodboyr
Thu May 30, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests
Replies: 19
Views: 17359

Re: Commencing Final Dream Temperature Tests

Chas: I assume this would be applicable to all Dream owners. Are there any consideration that we should be worried about before we try these?

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by goodboyr
Thu May 23, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Failed water line
Replies: 8
Views: 10632

Re: Failed water line

Oddly enough, all the 9 bar lines in the dream are plastic. Copper is used for the discharge of the 3 way which is low pressure.
by goodboyr
Thu May 23, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Failed water line
Replies: 8
Views: 10632

Re: Failed water line

Can anyone explain why LaSpaz changed from copper in the older machines to Teflon in the dreams for the key water lines? Seems like a less reliable and robust method.
by goodboyr
Tue May 21, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Failed water line
Replies: 8
Views: 10632

Re: Failed water line

I don't think thats it. The vanes appear to be plastic only. There are two magnets in the hub of the impeller that are sensed by the top cover. I did note that there seems to be a bit of a backflow of hot brew boiler water back down the line to the output side of the flowmeter. You can feel that lin...
by goodboyr
Tue May 21, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Failed water line
Replies: 8
Views: 10632

Re: Failed water line

I did notice one post where one of the vanes of the flowmeter was melted away. As for my problems, yes.....feeling real special. I am diligent with my care and use of this machine, and as an engineer, I understand the workings. The issues I've had look like QA/QC issues at assembly and manufacture. ...
by goodboyr
Tue May 21, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Failed water line
Replies: 8
Views: 10632

Re: Failed water line

Followup on this problem. The line was replaced successfully, (dream uses teflon tubing and push in fittings instead of copper lines as used on the previous models). A few weeks have gone by, and I now have leakage at the push in fittings on the volumetric flowmeter. As well, I had a flowmeter failu...
by goodboyr
Fri May 10, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream SW 1.19
Replies: 10
Views: 11747

Re: Dream SW 1.19

Ok. Its now there. I've installed it and reset my offset to 0. I note that the PID settings are unchanged. Will make some coffee and check it out.
by goodboyr
Wed May 08, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream SW 1.19
Replies: 10
Views: 11747

Re: Dream SW 1.19

Thanks, Chas.
by goodboyr
Wed May 08, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream SW 1.19
Replies: 10
Views: 11747

Re: Dream SW 1.19

Any update on this version? Is it close to being issued?
by goodboyr
Thu May 02, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Failed water line
Replies: 8
Views: 10632

Failed water line

Yesterday, while sitting idle, there was a high pitched whistling sound, followed by lots of steam. Machine had no alarms, steam boiler was intact and no overpressure. Top side of steam boiler was dry. But there was a steady flow of water running down the side of the steam boiler until I closed the ...
by goodboyr
Wed May 01, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream SW 1.19
Replies: 10
Views: 11747

Re: Dream SW 1.19

So it sounds like you've figured out what units the Pid settings are in. Are you saying that 1.19 once it's issued will have updated Pid parameters in it?
And that the new settings will address the overshoot on temp you've observed?
by goodboyr
Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream SW 1.18 - DST Bug Fixed
Replies: 11
Views: 12078

Re: Dream SW 1.18

Thanks, Chas.
by goodboyr
Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream SW 1.18 - DST Bug Fixed
Replies: 11
Views: 12078

Re: Dream SW 1.18

Latest version on the CCA site is still 1.17. Is there any info as to when the next update is coming?
by goodboyr
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Machine Powers Off!
Replies: 14
Views: 14718

Re: Machine Powers Off!

Do you have the latest firmware..... 1.17? One other thing I can think of is if your timer setting is such that it thinks it should be off now, then it will turn itself off when you exit the menu. So double check your timer settings after making sure your firmware is up to date.
by goodboyr
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: Machine Powers Off!
Replies: 8
Views: 15364

Re: Machine Powers Off!

Do you have the latest firmware..... 1.17? One other thing I can think of is if your timer setting is such that it thinks it should be off now, then it will turn itself off when you exit the menu. So double check your timer settings after making sure your firmware is up to date.
by goodboyr
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Machine Powers Off!
Replies: 14
Views: 14718

Re: Machine Powers Off!

Never saw that before. If you go into the menu and select the alarms option are there any alarms listed?
by goodboyr
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: Dream T General Q&A
Topic: Machine Powers Off!
Replies: 8
Views: 15364

Re: Machine Powers Off!

Never saw that before. If you go into the menu and select the alarms option are there any alarms listed?
by goodboyr
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Dream In Warranty Issues
Topic: Bad Temperature Sensor
Replies: 25
Views: 72329

Re: Bad Temperature Sensor

It was a highly variable temperature indication that deteriorated over a few weeks. I took a video of the display.

http://youtu.be/28LW2UvW-ag
by goodboyr
Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream vs GS/3 Throwdown
Replies: 50
Views: 51513

Re: Dream vs GS/3 Throwdown

Based on a taste test with the setpoint at 200 F, I would say that an offset of 7 or 8 F works best for me. At 10 F, the first shot out, no flush, is good, and subsequent shots start to get dull and bitter. At 7, the first shot is too bright or sour and subsequent shots are good.
by goodboyr
Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream vs GS/3 Throwdown
Replies: 50
Views: 51513

Re: Dream vs GS/3 Throwdown

Chas: Is there any update on settings, etc. based on discussions and testing from You and Jason? I did note that the new version of the Dream manual on the CCS website recommends an offset of 10 deg F. Should I just put this in or wait for new PID settings as well?
by goodboyr
Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Group Cleaning function
Replies: 1
Views: 4720

Group Cleaning function

Just doing my backflush routine, without detergent, and noted the icon for group cleaning in the menu. What I learned is that this is a pretty handy function. When activated, it does the backflush for you automatically, by running the pump for 5 seconds, pausing for 5 seconds, and repeating this seq...
by goodboyr
Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: New revision of the Dream User Manual on the CCS website
Replies: 1
Views: 4804

New revision of the Dream User Manual on the CCS website

There's an updated manual for download. The big improvement is that there is now a full listing of all the alarms with a good description of conditions and troubleshooting.
by goodboyr
Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Time Didn't Update to DST
Replies: 17
Views: 15483

Re: Time Didn't Update to DST

Awesome! Thanks again, Chas for representing us "Dreamers" so well.
by goodboyr
Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Time Didn't Update to DST
Replies: 17
Views: 15483

Re: Time Didn't Update to DST

Lol. Yup. Mines been fine without auto dst.
by goodboyr
Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream vs GS/3 Throwdown
Replies: 50
Views: 51513

Re: Dream vs GS/3 Throwdown

Of course the ideal would be to hard code this into a new firmware rev.
by goodboyr
Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: Dream and Dream T Common Feature Discussions
Topic: Dream vs GS/3 Throwdown
Replies: 50
Views: 51513

Re: Dream vs GS/3 Throwdown

Awesome. It sounds like at the end of this we will get some rock solid recommendations for offset and pid values. Can't wait!

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