? Expobar Brewtus IV: No Flow from the Brew Group

Troubleshoot no flow from Expobar Brewtus IV brew group.

I Have No Water Flow At All From The Group

If you are experiencing issues with water flow from the brew group of your Expobar Brewtus IV, there may be an issue with scale in your machine, your water softener, or your pump. Refer to the instructions below to diagnose and resolve your flow issues.

Are you using a water softener?

• Yes. Remove it so you can test water flow without it.
  • Make sure it is not floating and sucking in air.
  • If old replace it.
•  Lift the lever. Can you hear the sound of the pump?
  • Yes.
    • Open the hot water valve. Does the pump refill the boiler?
      • Yes.
        • Remove the nut at the top of the group head and check the valve. It is sometimes called a mushroom valve or jet. Inspect this for any scale or mineral deposits. Clean it really well. Hold it up to a window or a light to make sure that the hole is clear of any scale or minerals. If no improvement, move on to the next step.
        • While you have this out, check and see if water is sitting in the group head. This would indicate that water is at least making it out of the brew boiler and in to the group head.
        • Remove the shower screen. Hold it up to a light, and see if all of the holes are clear. Soak the screen in cafiza, or purchase a new screen and replace it.
        • With the screen removed, remove the jet breaker behind it. This will be flat and can be removed with a flathead, or it will have a bolt and will require a 19mm wrench to remove. This should be inspected for any build up that will block it off.
        • Neither of the above solutions have fully restored the water flow to the group. Try doing a full group head teardown: