The S1 Cafe - Helping Your Espresso Dreams Become Reality

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Mine broke awhile ago. Anyone know how to turn off the steam boiler from trying to fill every time I turn it one to use the brew boiler. Something on the curcuit board or a wire to pull. Tried to put in econo mode but am unable for some reason

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I have an original S1. The steam boiler broke a year or so ago. No interest in spending over $600 to fix a 17 year old machine. The brew boiler works so I can stil pull shots and heat my milk with my wife’s Nespresso warmer. To be honest, when I bought it I. Was torn between it and a E61 machine. Pr...

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Looking for side panels. Only really need one black (left as you look at the machine). But will take both. Any color. Not looking to spend much, because I’ll just spend the money on a new machine.

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After 14-15 years on a S1, my steam boiler is shot. The hot water elbow on the steamer broke off. Just replaced with new elbow and was a pain getting the rest of the broken pieces out of the boiler. Installing it a few days ago a and when I was tightening the cap on the bottom drain, it snapped off....

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Seems normal to me. I think mine is not that good

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CALLED Chris Coffee, they recommenced teflon tape. I thought it would be something different for the steam boiler.

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Got the broken piece fixed. Anyone know what to put on the threads of the connector on the steam boiler. Type of sealeant

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Does the S1 have to have a Flowjet if not plumbed in? Currently in my garage with a non pressure water source

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Thanks. Think after the Holidays I'll just take it to a machine shop and see if they can fit it. Waiting on the elbow connector from Chris Coffee

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I was working on my S1, doing some minor maintenance and noticed a lot of calcification around the HOT WATER connection on the steam boiler. Was going o replace the water lines and as I tried to loosen the cap the 90 degree elbow connection broke off. Trying to remove what is left in the steam boile...

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Very nice

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After fixing the auto dose with flow meter, now I DO NOT get the 3 lights when I do a back flush. Any ideas?

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Where did you get the parts kit?

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I agree with above. I just started roasting my own beans (Hot Air Popcorn Popper) and I am getting too much Crema.

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Took the flow meter apart. Propeller was just stuck. Took it out, clean the top part of the cover and propeller. All works

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I have been unable to use the auto dose feature for a while. Been using manual. Get the 3 flashing lights in single or double but still able to pull shots with manual timing. What should I look at. Don’t mind manual but if it is an easy fix, sure.

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Anyone know what metal is used for the boiler and group head? Copper, SS, ?

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Any comments on the new LM Linea MINI?

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Recommend a triple basket from Chris Coffee. It will hold 21g. That is all I have use for years. And yes the auto dose is just a measures volume of water.
BTW, you will need a bottomless portafilter for the triple basket.

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Still on my first, in fact I don't even check it any more. Had totally forgot about it till this post!

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I have an original S1 for 11 years ago, and still going strong. I have looked at the new Dream and it looks nice. Not sure I need all the digital stuff to make coffee. Set the temp and pressure and the rest is up to the barista. Here is what I have been looking at when and if my S1 stops working. ht...

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Here is some information on a company that will rebuild.

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jfrescki wrote:I'd thought about insulating my machine for a while, but as I only leave the brew boiler on, I never bothered.

Same

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I wouldn't doi t, even if I had the money. Sure it is a great machine. I have owned an original S1 for ten years and an upgrade to me would be the E61 Vetrano 2B. How much better can the espresso really be. Your cost per cup goes why up with the LM. Look how expensive the machines are in Starbucks a...

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For what it worth, I have used a DL Rocky for 10 years, and although the DL Super Jolly is nice, I was kinda liking the Doser. All those post about get a DL, in fact the Doser is not all that bad, even for single user home use. Atleast on the Mazzer, I can sweep the chute real time which wasn't poss...

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Thank you again. I will probably get this funnel a chance. Shipping to Canada is really a little over the top... :-? Just installed the backing plate. Takes a 5/64 drill bit for the 2 small screws if you get the Mazer screws. Drills easy into the SJ body. Actually tightened up the inside bolts with...

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Thank you for posting the pictures. I am seriously considering this alternative since the price is so much better. How is the fit on the body? The cylinder is larger than the Mazzer body right? Doesn't the bead on the top rim prevent a proper attachment? Thanks again The fit is good. Flush against ...

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chas wrote:You just have to click the attachments tab below the text window while entering a message and follow the instructions found there.

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Here are some pic with a Doserless funnel attached to a Super Jolly. Purchased on ebay for $75. I have the back plate on order from espressoparts.com and should be delivered tomorrow. The original SJ lid kinda fits. The funnel is a little larger that the doser, so the lids fits just inside the top o...

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New is another listing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Mazzer-Supe ... 4ae779fd64

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Thank you. I had done my search with "funnel coffee" and it did not come up in the top few hundred... I gave up an asked. I should have tried "funnel grinder"... It looks nice. Does the Mazzer doser lid fit well on top? Does he also do the backing plate? At this time there is no...

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Very inexpensive funnel on eBay from a guy making them in Sacramento $85. Probably will pick one up just to experiment. $85 for nozzle and a back plate from Mazzer for $29. Could you post a link to this offer? I also have a SJ that could use a funnel. Now $75 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Mazzer-Supe...

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For those interested, here's some photos of my plastic "schnozz" i made for my Mazzer. Works extremely well. I get a little mound right in the center of the PF. No mess and best of all, the pile of grounds is so neat I don't even need to distribute the grounds. Just tamp and go. Took all ...

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Eskilbrun, btw, when I was flying F-4 Phantoms in Germany, we flew into Gardermoen and took the train to Oslo and stayed in a youth hotel for the weekend. Great trip and city. Also flew in to Bodo for a weekend. Great place way up North, and I think the sun never set on that trip. Beautiful country ...

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Nice setup. I have a S1 from 2005 and just picked up a Mazzer Super Jolly on ebay. Considering converting too Doserless. Guy on eBay sell a funnel for moch less than Mazzer ($85). Here is a pick with my old Rockey https://www.flickr.com/photos/100505734@N08/16895475066/ And a link to the funnel http...

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About 4 inches, if I remember correctly

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Got the group gasket made of silicone and it work great. No long term since I just got it. The seal with the portafilter is great. Was having some least with the triple basket. No leaks with the new gasket

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25-30 sec

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I add about 5 sec. Although I have been having timing issues because of my grinder. Replaced the burr gears in my Rocky and for some reason my finest setting, just befor the burrs touch and clatter, I can just get a 25-30 shot. Not sure what is going on. Going to put old burrs back in this weekend t...

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Looking for a used grinder at a reasonable price. Want to upgrade from my Rocky

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I'm sure this had been thoroughly discussed here (or maybe just H-B), but I ordered an SJ last night from Chris Coffee as an upgrade to my Rocky and want to know if I am really going to taste it in the cup. Sorry if this is redundant, but the board has been a little slow lately and thought I would ...

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Any one have any info on this model. Much cheaper that the Major E. Can it be used as a Doserless grinder. Brand new $865

http://www.espressodealer.com/catalog/m ... p-403.html

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I could not get pm to work either. Just sentpaypal money to his hotmail account and sent email to same addressed. Just received email that it has already shipped. Can't wait. So tired of those rubber gaskets

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Sent paypal

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I have one on my original S1V1. Makes me wonder if I should pull mine.

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Tim at Chriss Coffee said he could tell no difference in the bur gears. Sending me a new set and I hope,it works. It not going to Home Depot to get some very thin washers to raise the gears .

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If you give up on that gauge I've seen plenty of round 60 & 62mm dual pressure gauges on different espresso machine parts sites. Just open up your hole with a die grinder or small cut off wheel to fit, pick up a brass tee & fabricate the copper connecting tube or buy it from CC if they have...

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not sure I would buy a machine labeled "Cute". Just saying...

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Nope. Not in the 2B. Maybe a magic sales trick the doesn't mean that much in the cup? Chas??? Can you really tell on your G3?

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I have one, not sure worth the money. Probably wouldn't not buy again. I have no idea what preinfussion is supposed to taste like. Neve had a shot from a machine that has it. Been drinking espresso from my S1 for over 10 years now, but am looking to upgrade this year. Probably the verano 2B, but now...

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Good point, thanks

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Ordered some bur gears for the DL Rocky grinder about a year ago. At the time thought the old burs were still good. Decided to change out today. Very difficult to remove the screws holding the burs but finally was able to remove. Cleaned up the grinder and installed the new burs. On reassemble I was...

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24 hours later and no overfill and a perfectly acting boiler. I can't believe that is was just not locking down the fill probe. Very inexpensive fix. My S1 seems just like the day I bought it 10 years ago. I might be one of the few with the old controller board and the old steam arm.

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When I took my boiler apart the other day, and was very cautious on putting it back together, on start up same error. I tried to remove the temp probe and it seemed stuck. Of comes the boiler top again and it seemed the the tube that the temp probes goes into was slightly bent. Have no idea how. Str...

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I think it is just the back flush of the water. Added mine a year ago, not sure I can taste the difference in the cup, but I don't regret it.

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New Years Day, all panels off the S1 while i somewhat troubleshoot/tinker over the last few days. From the wife, Are you going to put that THING back together. It is obvious you dont know how to fix it!!! Probably some truth to that. OK, figured out two things on my boiler overfill: 1. Water get to ...

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Normal

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Well not so fast. Big leak under the machine from the boiler. It was leaking from the steam pressure relief. So I took the top off the boiler to look inside and saw a 4 inch plastic tube laying in the bottom of the boiler. Is the very long metal probe supposed to be completely covered by a plastic t...

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How would I tell if the pump seal is bad? The water got to the bearing some how. Who reduilds the pumps?

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I have had the S1V1 since 2003, with little problems in the last 11 years. Minor stuff, probably the most troubling was with the steam boiler. Had 2 issues: no water to the boiler and when I finally got water to the boiler, it would over fill. We almost always do iced coffee, so not the big of a dea...

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I am not questioning your barista skills, but to me sound like chocking the machine because of way to fine grind and tamp pressure. What does it do with a loser grind and tamp. I have choked mine before with to hard a tamp and very fine grind. Takes for ever and very bitter. Just a thought. Although...

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I bought both. Not sure screen that much better, but atleast I have a second set. Triple basket awesome!!!

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Coriolis effct and rotation of the earth, possibly.

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I bought both, the basket and the precision group screen. Really like the triple , but not sure the group screens better. Look better, buy every once and awhile i will have a tiny stream of coffee that comes off at about a 45 degree angle and sometimes is outside the cup.

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Late on this end, so done for the night. A few observations 1. No mineral deposits, just some black residue which I cleaned up 2. Did not have to loosen the nut, the probe came right out with ease. Retightened the nut and now probe held on place. Maybe that was the problem ??? 3. To late to deal wit...

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Not really coated with mineral deposits. It is kinda black looking, but currently soaking in vinegar.

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Ok. Cleaned out the device. Water to the steam boiler. Big success however water pouring out the top of the steam boiler. Had to shut water off. Coing out if both sensors. Don't know what to do now. When to Home Depot and bought a plug to stop water from solenoid to boiler. We only drink Iced mostly...

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Just what I needed, a simple picture. I just could not see how that part that goes through the electrical coil would move. Seemed pretty in movable. Thanks

BTW the S1 is 2003, so older than I thought

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Can that metal part be soaked in citric acid?

But more tithe point, exacty how do they work, the mechanics involved? The selinoid causes what to happen on the metal part?

There is mineral build up in the metal part

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Took apart my S1 today to try and figure why no water to steam boiler. Can some explain how part 7696 works. I have water prior that that part. Took out the gliecer . Did not see anything. Appears that 7696 has some calcification. Can it be soaked in citric acid. Just the metal part.

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Many post on this forum for that. Try Search. But I would say most likey cause is water not getting through to the steam boiler. first place to check is: Cut and Paste below is from Chas post. Perhaps my water is harder than yours. I had a similar problem to yours with my original S1 but it took les...

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Just picked up a used Espro Tamper, shipped for $40. Too good to pass up. Being using a RB for 10 years without knowing how many PSI. So, BTW, I am still in Saudi Arabia, home next week for 7 days. Yippee. I Will be pulling shots all day long for 7 days. So tired of French Press. NEED SOME ESPRESSO!...

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Sad to announce the retirement of the truly faithful Double basket. Long live the Triple!!!

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Wife pull a triple with the standard double button. She said very good, and said that same volume as with a double basket. She is not into the scientific aspects of espresso, so now she doesnt weight the beans, doesnt time her shots, doesnt measure her volume, but is she said it was good and better ...

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Just got my new Portafilter with a new triple basket. I am currently in Saudi Arabia, and will not be home for 2 weeks. Wife is trying to use the triple basket. What are the rules? Just push the double button, or reprogram for a longer pull??? The first one she did with the triple was to push single...

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Great Advice. Thanks. Sure will seem different from pushing the 2 Cup button on the S1 and i guess timing the lever action. Hope the wife can adjust.

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If you havent been tracking the discussion on Coffeegeek about the new Quick Mill, it is worth a look. Here is the link for it on Chris Coffee website. https://www.chriscoffee.com/Vetrano_2B_p/db995.htm Looks nice. I am in the market for a new machine, upgrading from an S1V1. Looking at all the curr...

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I have owned and used my Rocky for the last 9 years. Works great. I been reading where people have chanhed the BURR set every 2-3 years or so. Really!!! :shock: :shock: Never changed my, but dur routien cleaning, but not lately. SO I gave in and order some new Burr from Chriss COffee. Will Post some...

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Also like the idea on the new portafilter you can remove the filter basket without MAJOR tools

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Just ordered new bottomless portafiler with new precision triple. Shipped yesterday, along with some other goodies from Chris Coffee. Mary at Chris Coffee is Awesome!

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Any additional comments on the new PRECISION baskets, and any comments on the new triple. I have the old Bottonless Portafilter and the website says the new triple will not work. So I would have to buy the new portafilter which comes with the new triple basket. Is it worth the $90???

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Pic of my 9 year old S1

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TomP10. Can you into more detail on your descaling process?

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Thanks for all the advice

Was considering a new VII until I saw this

https://www.chriscoffee.com/Cimbali_Jun ... junior.htm

Ay comments

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I was considering this machine ( Current S1 owner) since I can get one for free with my United Airlines points. I have read every post (over 250) on CoffeeGeek.com. And have decided to pass, even though it would be free. Why? A few reasons 1. I truly believe you get what you pay for 2. Made in China...

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Thinking of totally rebuilding my S1. I have had it for 8-9 years (Thanks to Chris COffee, 2005). I have done minimum maintenance . Also wiggle and routinely chemical flush. Machine runs great pulling espresso, which is what we almost exclusively use for iced lattes. The steam boiler will not fill, ...

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Good Call. I just thought that since water was getting to the group, it was not an issue. Thanks for the advice.

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Chas, I am probably in the market for a new machine. Any comments on the two listed in your signature?

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I plan on doing both. The gicleur and the metal mesh filter. Thanks for the advice, but you do agree it is not the 280?

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I am having problems with my steam tank not filling. Pulling espresso shots are no problem. So the brew head works normal. We most always do iced coffees so the steam is seldom used. After reading the above post, i dont see how the part 280 sticking could be my problem since the brew head functions ...

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I know thw answer is here somewhere, I just cant find it. Constant drip into my Drip tray. Fills up in two days. I have flushed and cleaned, no success. Any ideas on what to do to make it stop.

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I did almost the same type of set up for mine. It is on the opposite side of the kitchen from the sink. Next to the refrig. Iwas going to split off the water line from the refrig, but on the other side of the wall is the downstars bathroom. I tapped into the cold water line from the sink, ran a filt...

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Not sure if there is a triple, since the basket size for the S1 is an off size. Oh, by the way, my S1 is 2 years old today

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That was in for 1 1/2 years, but not 24/7.

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Changed my group head gasket this mornig, the other one was hard as a brick, brittle, and cracking. How often do yhou change this thing?

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Onwed my S1 for 1 1/2 years now, and this is the first I have heard of a pressure regulator. Need or not??

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I no longer backflush with Cafiza. I do the wiggle to clean the head of grounds after every pull. I clean the screens and disk every other month. Sometimes I do a backflush with water only every now and then. I do not know why I do this???

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So it cycles to keep the group hot all day and that is included in the cost of electricity?

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