Re: removing PF too soon in Gaggia Carezza

Most of the time I make 2 lattes in the mornings. I would have thought that
the time elapse after completing the steaming and pouring of the milk for
the first shot should be long enough to depressurize the PF. However this
seems to not the case . The Carezza probably requires at least 2 to 3 mins
after the steaming process before one can safely remove the PF especially
if the PF is a bit overfilled . ( can feel slight resistance when locking
the PF in place) .


"Robert Harmon" <r_h_harmon@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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This begs the questions you should've answered before your purchase:
1) Are you planning on pulling multiple consecutive shots with frequency?
2) If it's really necessary for you to remove the PF soon after pulling
the shot, are you willing to spend money for a machine capable of doing
so?

The typical consumer espresso machine isn't equipped with a 3-way solenoid
valve and it's this valve that relieves pressure in the brew group,
eliminating the 'dreaded portafilter sneeze'. For most people this valve
is unnecessary because they don't plan on using the machine more than a
few times a day. If someone planned on using the machine for entertaining,
then I'd advise upgrading to a 3-way solenoid equipped machine. It's very
embarrassing to have friends/guests hovering about as you brew an after
dinner latte, and in your rush to impress remove the PF too soon and
shellac everyone with a spray of coffee (not to mention the potential of
lawsuits after you've burned the *** out of these good folk).
--
Robert (Gig 'em!) Harmon
http://tinyurl.com/2tnv87

"Sportflyer" <mode1flyerNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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This is second time it has happened to me when I remove the PF too
soon......Coffee grinds blown all over the place. I guess this is the
consequence of not having a pressure release valve model. This probelm is
worse when I slightly overfill the PF. Any solution to this ?

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