Please do not repair gauges like this, replace them! The rest of the video is decent. The reason they fill with condensation (direct fed pressure gauges) is that the membrane or membrane seal inside the gauge is degrading and beginning to leak. By drilling a hole you allow this moisture to escape the gauge easier, out into the machine where it will condense on the cooler components, like the TRIAC board!! (or worse, result in a current leak to the chassis, which coupled with a bad earth could prove fatal). This repair is asking for trouble long term. That tape isn't going to hold steam pressure back and the gauge is already damaged inside so without replacing the membrane and resealing the gauge with the right press setup (very difficult) you are going to eventually cause blown electronics elsewhere. I have had to resolve similar issues a few times now. Just replace the $20 gauge!
Interesting, thanks! Whenever I’ve had this issue (admittedly not very often) the condensation has entered into the gauge from a larger leak elsewhere in the machine, rather than from the internal seal like you suggested, but something to bear in mind if you have condensation without other leaks occurring. I agree, if you can get one for $20 then replace 👍
@@brenster21 True as cheap ass stainless/aluminum does heat faster. I'm gonna touch base with Breville and suggest they rename it the BBD as in another Breville Bites the Dust as there are shitloads of complaints on them flooding forums. You get what you pay for and some garbage needs to stay the fuck in China.
@commandodude333 How is your comment helpful? Does it bring about positive change and inform people? If not then you are wasting your own time and ours :)
Very good video! Could you please list the parts I have to buy? Thanks
do you mean the pressure gauge? i am not sure outside of Australia. Ebay has them here.
@@BrevTech i meant the necessary rings
Ok the orings are size BS007 food grade silicone 👍
Please do not repair gauges like this, replace them!
The rest of the video is decent.
The reason they fill with condensation (direct fed pressure gauges) is that the membrane or membrane seal inside the gauge is degrading and beginning to leak.
By drilling a hole you allow this moisture to escape the gauge easier, out into the machine where it will condense on the cooler components, like the TRIAC board!! (or worse, result in a current leak to the chassis, which coupled with a bad earth could prove fatal).
This repair is asking for trouble long term. That tape isn't going to hold steam pressure back and the gauge is already damaged inside so without replacing the membrane and resealing the gauge with the right press setup (very difficult) you are going to eventually cause blown electronics elsewhere. I have had to resolve similar issues a few times now. Just replace the $20 gauge!
Interesting, thanks! Whenever I’ve had this issue (admittedly not very often) the condensation has entered into the gauge from a larger leak elsewhere in the machine, rather than from the internal seal like you suggested, but something to bear in mind if you have condensation without other leaks occurring. I agree, if you can get one for $20 then replace 👍
Better yet, buy an actual quality purpose built machine instead of a toy grade appliance!
The breville dual boiler is a decently built machine and not an overpriced hunt of metal that takes over half an hour to heat up to pull a shot.
@@brenster21 True as cheap ass stainless/aluminum does heat faster. I'm gonna touch base with Breville and suggest they rename it the BBD as in another Breville Bites the Dust as there are shitloads of complaints on them flooding forums. You get what you pay for and some garbage needs to stay the fuck in China.
@commandodude333
How is your comment helpful?
Does it bring about positive change and inform people? If not then you are wasting your own time and ours :)
@@brenster21 Yep, I've certainly had to repair much worse tech.