Espresso Machine Pressure Regulator

The valve is preset to 50psi.

Espresso machine pressure regulator.

Brikka is a modified moka pot manufactured by bialetti. Most espresso machines that can be plumbed in come with a stainless steel braided water line to connect them to your water source. Although exact times vary it typically takes between 25 30 seconds to pull a shot of espresso if you re using nine bars. Arrow on regulator indicates direction of flow.

Moka pots are used over a flame or electric range and are traditionally made of aluminium though they are sometimes made out of stainless steel or other alloys. This pressure regulator valve with gauge comes complete with either a 1 4 or 3 8 john guest fittings pre installed for easy installation. If you read the user manual you ll notice the maximum allowed water pressure should not exceed 2 3 bars. Plumb regulator to braided high pressure flexible tubing on both ends and secure with oetiker stainless steel.

Complete your set up with the bwt inline pressure reducer this inline valve can be used to reduce incoming pressure to your espresso machine or water filtration system. Whether your espresso machine has a brew pressure gauge or not this is a constant you can count on. While it has a range of 0 100psi we recommend that the regulator be set to 35 45psi when used for an espresso machine. Water pressure regulators john guest fittings brass bsp british standard pipe fittings npt national pipe thread fittings thread sealant copper pipe components see compatibility guide below and more.

In order to install and set yo. The inside of the regulator is fitted with a diaphragm. Most espresso machine fittings are bsp which are also referred to as gas fittings. This industrial pressure regulator keeps the water pressure at 2 bar 30 psi.

Regardless if you are using an espresso machine you will need to let it work its magic with the water the temperature the beans the bar pressure and of course time. Regulator may be mounted vertically or horizontally. It incorporates a weighted valve as a pressure regulator on top of the nozzle that allows pressure to build up inside the water tank in a manner similar to a pressure cooker. All of our espresso machines pull shots at the commercial standard of 9 bars or 130 psi brew pressure.

Position regulator before equipment appliance inlet side.