Can you adjust steam wand pressure internally? - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T00:48:56Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/can-you-adjust-steam-wand?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A496011&feed=yes&xn_auth=noi understand this is a 10 yr …tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2019-04-16:1688216:Comment:16588312019-04-16T04:17:33.166ZNathan MIntzhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/NathanMIntz758
<p><span>i</span><span> understand this is a 10 </span><span>yr</span><span> old post... was there ever a solution ... I have an EE 2 grp and a similar issue and question as to whether I can adjust steam pressure. </span><span> </span></p>
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<p><span>thanks!</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>i</span><span> understand this is a 10 </span><span>yr</span><span> old post... was there ever a solution ... I have an EE 2 grp and a similar issue and question as to whether I can adjust steam pressure. </span><span> </span></p>
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<p><span>thanks!</span><span> </span></p> I would say 1.4 is pretty hig…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-06-01:1688216:Comment:4961352009-06-01T19:20:01.274ZPhil Proteauhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/PhilProteau
I would say 1.4 is pretty high, high enough to make it difficult to texturize milk comfortably unless you are using 32 oz pitchers. It could use a little bump down, I would put it at 1.2 for my personal preference.
I would say 1.4 is pretty high, high enough to make it difficult to texturize milk comfortably unless you are using 32 oz pitchers. It could use a little bump down, I would put it at 1.2 for my personal preference. It's at 1.4, so I don't think…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-06-01:1688216:Comment:4960112009-06-01T17:25:40.450ZBecki Klausshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BeckiKlauss
It's at 1.4, so I don't think that needs adjusting. But, I am really not sure.<br />
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<cite>Phil Proteau said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/can-you-adjust-steam-wand#1688216Comment495653"><div>What does the boiler pressure gauge indicate? 1.2 should do well. If it reads 1.5 or more, then that could be set lower, but if it is in the normal range of 1-1.2 it is probably your tip.</div>
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It's at 1.4, so I don't think that needs adjusting. But, I am really not sure.<br />
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<cite>Phil Proteau said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/can-you-adjust-steam-wand#1688216Comment495653"><div>What does the boiler pressure gauge indicate? 1.2 should do well. If it reads 1.5 or more, then that could be set lower, but if it is in the normal range of 1-1.2 it is probably your tip.</div>
</blockquote> What does the boiler pressure…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-06-01:1688216:Comment:4956532009-06-01T12:44:33.234ZPhil Proteauhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/PhilProteau
What does the boiler pressure gauge indicate? 1.2 should do well. If it reads 1.5 or more, then that could be set lower, but if it is in the normal range of 1-1.2 it is probably your tip.
What does the boiler pressure gauge indicate? 1.2 should do well. If it reads 1.5 or more, then that could be set lower, but if it is in the normal range of 1-1.2 it is probably your tip. Thanks Mike! Great advice. I…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-31:1688216:Comment:4950772009-05-31T16:41:16.910ZBecki Klausshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BeckiKlauss
Thanks Mike! Great advice. I will check out that restricted steam tip.<br />
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<cite>miKe mcKoffee aka Mike McGinness said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/can-you-adjust-steam-wand#1688216Comment494376"><div>Steam boiler pressure is set via pressure stat (unless modified for PID steam boiler control.) But boiler pressure is but one factor. Obviously how far open the steam valve plays a factor. Maybe not so obvious is what steam tip is being used on the wand. The…</div>
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Thanks Mike! Great advice. I will check out that restricted steam tip.<br />
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<cite>miKe mcKoffee aka Mike McGinness said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/can-you-adjust-steam-wand#1688216Comment494376"><div>Steam boiler pressure is set via pressure stat (unless modified for PID steam boiler control.) But boiler pressure is but one factor. Obviously how far open the steam valve plays a factor. Maybe not so obvious is what steam tip is being used on the wand. The Linea stock tip was designed for large volume of milk aka Charbucks quart to half gallon at a time size. With that tip it is difficult to get good micro-foam even for a 16oz latte and impossible smaller amounts of milk. You need a more restricted tip so you get the velocity without too much steam. Meaning less overall total hole area opening, not necessarily less number of holes. Espresso Parts NW makes a <a href="http://www.espressoparts.com/product/F_134_LM/F_134_LM__Espresso_Parts_Aftermarket_Custom_Steam_Wand_Tip.html">great restricted La Marzocco steam tip.</a> Though even with that tip it's still tough to steam a no milk waste macchiato;-)</div>
</blockquote> Steam boiler pressure is set…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-30:1688216:Comment:4943762009-05-30T15:03:47.789ZMike McGinnesshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/miKemcKoffeeakaMikeMcGinness
Steam boiler pressure is set via pressure stat (unless modified for PID steam boiler control.) But boiler pressure is but one factor. Obviously how far open the steam valve plays a factor. Maybe not so obvious is what steam tip is being used on the wand. The Linea stock tip was designed for large volume of milk aka Charbucks quart to half gallon at a time size. With that tip it is difficult to get good micro-foam even for a 16oz latte and impossible smaller amounts of milk. You need a more…
Steam boiler pressure is set via pressure stat (unless modified for PID steam boiler control.) But boiler pressure is but one factor. Obviously how far open the steam valve plays a factor. Maybe not so obvious is what steam tip is being used on the wand. The Linea stock tip was designed for large volume of milk aka Charbucks quart to half gallon at a time size. With that tip it is difficult to get good micro-foam even for a 16oz latte and impossible smaller amounts of milk. You need a more restricted tip so you get the velocity without too much steam. Meaning less overall total hole area opening, not necessarily less number of holes. Espresso Parts NW makes a <a href="http://www.espressoparts.com/product/F_134_LM/F_134_LM__Espresso_Parts_Aftermarket_Custom_Steam_Wand_Tip.html">great restricted La Marzocco steam tip.</a> Though even with that tip it's still tough to steam a no milk waste macchiato;-)