the inevitable button/guage question

floydpink · 08-15-2009, 11:38 AM

Ok, we all know the Brasilia has lots of chrome, switches and guages, and I have most figured out except one.

On the front is a power switch and a resistance switch.

I obviously figured out the power part, but automatically turn on the resistance switch as well.

What the heck is this for????

The Poet · 08-15-2009, 11:40 AM

Resistance would be my guess.

Mister Moo · 08-15-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Resistance would be my guess.

My thoughts exactly. Hope this was helpful.

floydpink · 08-15-2009, 11:53 AM

Oh heck, I'll just call Buffalo on Monday.....

SDmate · 08-15-2009, 12:00 PM

"resistance is futile".

Mark · 08-15-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SDmate

"resistance is futile".

I love how unbelievably unhelpful you guys are! It challenges me in my sarcasm. Thanks

floydpink · 08-15-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

I love how unbelievably unhelpful you guys are! It challenges me in my sarcasm. Thanks

I'm a wise ass by nature, so it just feels right to have my question answered in this fashion.

After some deliberation, I think it is just a poor Italian to English translation, like the rest of the useless manual.

I am fairly certain the power switch heats the boiler and the resistance switch builds the necessary bars of pressure.

Hopefully Wholelattelove will be a tad more serious with my inquisitive email as they normally are.

The Poet · 08-15-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

I love how unbelievably unhelpful you guys are! It challenges me in my sarcasm. Thanks

Sarcasm is my yoga. Ohmmmmm, Ohmmmmm, Ohmmmmm.

germantown rob · 08-15-2009, 01:30 PM

I was reading the manual for you and that switch is for the boiler only.

3 - ON/OFF SWITCH
5 - BOILER HEATING ELEMENT ON/OFF SWITCH

There must be a point to having the 2 switches that makes perfect sense in Italy.

Mister Moo · 08-15-2009, 03:17 PM

The ideal thing would be it modulates resistance across the heating element. Is that possible?

Update: I did some exhaustive research and discovered precisely what it is. It's an "INTERRUTTORE RESISTENZA ON/OFF". Si. Predo. Thatsa whatta she is. Grazi. Mille grazi.

http://www.brasilia-coffee.co.uk/dow...sic-manual.pdf

Mister Moo · 08-15-2009, 03:36 PM

Further on we learn, in english:

"The machine is fitted with a two-position power switch:
Position OFF: no power supply to the internal components.
Position ON: power supply to the operational electric components (boiler filling with water).
• Boiler heating element ON/OFF switch:
Position OFF: no power supply to the boiler heating element
Position ON: power supply to the boiler heating element"

Implication being you can cut the heating element off to, one presumes, manually modulate water temp. That seems interesting. My presumption may be wrong but, if the temp gauge is precise, you could moderate the temp of what you pump if the thermostat gives you more heat than you want.

Maybe.

H Upmann Mag50 on the back porch. Thx Silound.

The Poet · 08-15-2009, 03:42 PM

Dang - and all this time I've just been puttin' my pot onna stove an' turnin' on the gas. What a fool I've been.

Mister Moo · 08-15-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Dang - and all this time I've just been puttin' my pot onna stove an' turnin' on the gas. What a fool I've been.

You could add a interruptore resistenza switch for about $600. WTH? You only go around once.

The Poet · 08-15-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

You could add a interruptore resistenza switch for about $600. WTH? You only go around once.

Now there's a thought!

floydpink · 08-15-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Dang - and all this time I've just been puttin' my pot onna stove an' turnin' on the gas. What a fool I've been.

I'd tend to agree, but not based on your coffee methods.

floydpink · 08-15-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by germantown rob

I was reading the manual for you and that switch is for the boiler only.

3 - ON/OFF SWITCH
5 - BOILER HEATING ELEMENT ON/OFF SWITCH

There must be a point to having the 2 switches that makes perfect sense in Italy.

Thanks Rob. I guess I'll just leave both on.....

floydpink · 08-17-2009, 11:45 AM

Here's the reply Wholelattelove gave me this morning, in case anyone was in suspense....

"That switch controls the power flowing to the heating elements. The main power switch controls power to the machine overall. Its sort of a cool feature but I feel like it is sort of superfluous."

The Poet · 08-17-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

I'd tend to agree, but not based on your coffee methods.

I resent that. I have not merely been a fool - I still am one, and proudly.

08-15-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	the inevitable button/guage question Ok, we all know the Brasilia has lots of chrome, switches and guages, and I have most figured out except one. On the front is a power switch and a resistance switch. I obviously figured out the power part, but automatically turn on the resistance switch as well. What the heck is this for???? __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

08-15-2009, 11:40 AM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: the inevitable button/guage question Resistance would be my guess.

08-15-2009, 11:53 AM	#4
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: the inevitable button/guage question Oh heck, I'll just call Buffalo on Monday..... __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

08-15-2009, 12:00 PM	#5
SDmate I <3 to S.H.I.T Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve AKA mate Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 853 Trading: (3)	Re: the inevitable button/guage question "resistance is futile". __________________ Canterbury Crusaders- Super 12 Champions- 1998 1999 2000 2002 2005 Super 14 Champions- 2006 2008 Canterbury- ITM Cup Champions-2008-2012 New Zealand ALL BLACKS RWC Champions- 1987 2011 Last edited by SDmate; 08-15-2009 at 12:07 PM.

08-15-2009, 01:30 PM	#9
germantown rob Still not Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Philadelphia Posts: 330 Trading: (1)	Re: the inevitable button/guage question I was reading the manual for you and that switch is for the boiler only. 3 - ON/OFF SWITCH 5 - BOILER HEATING ELEMENT ON/OFF SWITCH There must be a point to having the 2 switches that makes perfect sense in Italy.

08-15-2009, 03:17 PM	#10
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: the inevitable button/guage question The ideal thing would be it modulates resistance across the heating element. Is that possible? Update: I did some exhaustive research and discovered precisely what it is. It's an "INTERRUTTORE RESISTENZA ON/OFF". Si. Predo. Thatsa whatta she is. Grazi. Mille grazi. http://www.brasilia-coffee.co.uk/dow...sic-manual.pdf __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life." Last edited by Mister Moo; 08-15-2009 at 03:31 PM.

08-15-2009, 03:36 PM	#11
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: the inevitable button/guage question Further on we learn, in english: "The machine is fitted with a two-position power switch: Position OFF: no power supply to the internal components. Position ON: power supply to the operational electric components (boiler filling with water). • Boiler heating element ON/OFF switch: Position OFF: no power supply to the boiler heating element Position ON: power supply to the boiler heating element" Implication being you can cut the heating element off to, one presumes, manually modulate water temp. That seems interesting. My presumption may be wrong but, if the temp gauge is precise, you could moderate the temp of what you pump if the thermostat gives you more heat than you want. Maybe. H Upmann Mag50 on the back porch. Thx Silound. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

08-15-2009, 03:42 PM	#12
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: the inevitable button/guage question Dang - and all this time I've just been puttin' my pot onna stove an' turnin' on the gas. What a fool I've been.

08-17-2009, 11:45 AM	#17
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: the inevitable button/guage question Here's the reply Wholelattelove gave me this morning, in case anyone was in suspense.... "That switch controls the power flowing to the heating elements. The main power switch controls power to the machine overall. Its sort of a cool feature but I feel like it is sort of superfluous." __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"