plugging espresso machine into timer?

germantown rob · 08-08-2009, 02:35 PM

No problem putting it on a timer. The Oscar would still need the steam valve opened to release the false pressure setting and a couple more minutes to recover. There is a valve on many machines that prevents the false pressure so not sure if you have that or not but either way you can still use a timer.
Leaving it on is the best answer since it still takes awhile for all the parts to get up to full temp and a cup warmer is a bit useless if you turn it on and off all the time.

aich75013 · 08-08-2009, 02:58 PM

Sounds like Rob knows what he's talking about, so I'm just gonna go and

floydpink · 08-08-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aich75013

Sounds like Rob knows what he's talking about, so I'm just gonna go and

you sure? I gotta go check my printer's power switch now......

floydpink · 08-08-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by germantown rob

No problem putting it on a timer. The Oscar would still need the steam valve opened to release the false pressure setting and a couple more minutes to recover. There is a valve on many machines that prevents the false pressure so not sure if you have that or not but either way you can still use a timer.
Leaving it on is the best answer since it still takes awhile for all the parts to get up to full temp and a cup warmer is a bit useless if you turn it on and off all the time.

So, Rob, I guess leaving the machine on all the time, except to clean or service it, is not at all harmful to the machine?

Thanks for that, I guess I'll skip the trip to Lowes.

germantown rob · 08-08-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

So, Rob, I guess leaving the machine on all the time, except to clean or service it, is not at all harmful to the machine?

Thanks for that, I guess I'll skip the trip to Lowes.

I personally believe there is more stress on the system turning on and off all the time. I considered the timer for the summer time to cut down on the extra heat but no worries with a good machine either way.

I see your machine has the back pressure relief valve so you should have no need to open the steam valve to release the false pressure. I really want to add this, kind of silly the oscar doesn't have it since I believe it is only a $15 part. Really looks like a nice machine, enjoy the polishing

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floydpink · 08-08-2009, 04:55 PM

Forget the polishing, I just realized something very concerning.

The machine will just clear my cabinets but I am concerned about the water tank in the back.

At 50 pounds, I'm not sure how easy filling the tank will be.

08-08-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Forget the polishing, I just realized something very concerning.

The machine will just clear my cabinets but I am concerned about the water tank in the back.

At 50 pounds, I'm not sure how easy filling the tank will be.

Dude, you worrying about small stuff, LOL. Anita is bigger, is heavier, takes longt to warm up, etc etc etc.

Nom of those mean squat compared to the joy of the shots it pulls

germantown rob · 08-08-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Forget the polishing, I just realized something very concerning.

I already did, I bought the Oscar

. I'll get back to you on the polishing after a month or two.

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Originally Posted by floydpink

The machine will just clear my cabinets but I am concerned about the water tank in the back.

At 50 pounds, I'm not sure how easy filling the tank will be.

The Oscar is 39lbs, no problem sliding it in and out from under the cabs to fill. You have to take the cup warming tray out to fill yours, huh? You could always put a 5 gal bottle in a cab above with a stop valve for filling the reservoir. If it is really hard to slide get some of those furniture glides at the hardware store.

Bigwaved · 08-08-2009, 06:40 PM

I get up, piss, go downstairs, turn on the machine, get the newspaper, read a few things, then start the espresso regime. It doesn't seem to be adding a lot of time to my morning.

floydpink · 08-08-2009, 06:50 PM

Actually the Brasilia has a hole in the cup warmer to fill the resevior so a funnel should work. Good idea on the furniture sliders.

Didn't realize the Anita was so big either....

As far as polishing goes, I'm not too worried. I have a chrome covered motorcycle and a quick wipe with windex without alcohol does the job with a polish every so often.

I love the way a shiny machine looks.

08-08-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Actually the Brasilia has a hole in the cup warmer to fill the resevior so a funnel should work. Good idea on the furniture sliders.

Didn't realize the Anita was so big either....

The Brasilla looks a lot like the Anita, but looks like it's only got one
gauge. If the cup warmer tray is anything like mine anhttp://tgpvideos.****access.com/galleries/shemalessurprise/70oilm/06.mpghttp://tgpvideos.****access.com/galleries/shemalessurprise/70oilm/06.mpgd I suspect it is because these e61 machines are more similar than different, it's slotted with one round hole on either side. AFAIK, those are finger holes to lift the tray out they're not meant to pour water through. You need to physically be able to see the reservoir to fill it unless your machine is different

08-08-2009, 02:35 PM	#1
germantown rob Still not Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Philadelphia Posts: 330 Trading: (1)	Re: plugging espresso machine into timer? No problem putting it on a timer. The Oscar would still need the steam valve opened to release the false pressure setting and a couple more minutes to recover. There is a valve on many machines that prevents the false pressure so not sure if you have that or not but either way you can still use a timer. Leaving it on is the best answer since it still takes awhile for all the parts to get up to full temp and a cup warmer is a bit useless if you turn it on and off all the time.

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aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: plugging espresso machine into timer? Sounds like Rob knows what he's talking about, so I'm just gonna go and

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floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: plugging espresso machine into timer? Forget the polishing, I just realized something very concerning. The machine will just clear my cabinets but I am concerned about the water tank in the back. At 50 pounds, I'm not sure how easy filling the tank will be. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

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Bigwaved 99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lilliput Posts: 812 Trading: (3)	Re: plugging espresso machine into timer? I get up, piss, go downstairs, turn on the machine, get the newspaper, read a few things, then start the espresso regime. It doesn't seem to be adding a lot of time to my morning.

08-08-2009, 06:50 PM	#10
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: plugging espresso machine into timer? Actually the Brasilia has a hole in the cup warmer to fill the resevior so a funnel should work. Good idea on the furniture sliders. Didn't realize the Anita was so big either.... As far as polishing goes, I'm not too worried. I have a chrome covered motorcycle and a quick wipe with windex without alcohol does the job with a polish every so often. I love the way a shiny machine looks. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane" Last edited by floydpink; 08-08-2009 at 06:58 PM.