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activecontributor t1_ix4bhgi wrote

Reply to comment by Minimalcarpenter in Bialetti Venus 10 years old by Flussschlauch

It just didn’t percolate up and out of the boiler.

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CreaminFreeman t1_ix4c5w8 wrote

Distinct possibility your temps were too high. Needs to be nearly at a boil but not a boil to push water through. I would recommend James Hoffmann’s videos on how to moka pot. I’ve gotten so much better results after watching, I use mine every single day.

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activecontributor t1_ix4ck71 wrote

Ended up getting a new one off Amazon, Bellemain, and it’s been going strong with almost daily use for 4 years now lol

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Minimalcarpenter t1_ix4fg34 wrote

How would the water being too hot cause it not to brew?

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CreaminFreeman t1_ix4g5mj wrote

It’s air pressure which pushes the water through. When it boils you have water and air getting through the spout and pushing up. What you’re aiming for is nice, even, non-turbulent pressure.

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Minimalcarpenter t1_ix4jn5o wrote

Regardless, super high heat will not cause it to not brew at all.

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CreaminFreeman t1_ix4jukl wrote

You’re correct, but over boiling can result in half of the water staying in the bottom. Downvoting me for it doesn’t change facts. This isn’t a disagree button, you guys.

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Strong_Addendum_890 t1_ix5dfh0 wrote

In my experience most of times it's just the filter in the upper part, the one kept in place by the gasket. It may get obstructed and sometimes i clean it with a needle. Out of curiosity, did you check for it?

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Minimalcarpenter t1_ix4f957 wrote

I'm guessing either the basket or the center tube needed cleaning. Build up can accumulate and cause congestion.

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onion_tacothecat t1_ix6f7kc wrote

Had this same issue. Each time I replaced the basket and problem was resolved. Same moka pot going on a decade now

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