Reading Steam Gauge & Setting Steam-Boiler Temperature
~5 min
Easy
Created on September 27, 2025
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El Rocio Zarre R
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Routine Overview
Understand the link between steam-boiler temperature and the steam pressure gauge.
Adjust temperature gradually to achieve dry steam and consistent milk texture.
Adjust temperature gradually to achieve dry steam and consistent milk texture.
This is an AI-compiled routine. Please share your actual experiences and suggestions for improvement in the comments!
Routine Steps
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1. Principle
Above 212°F (100°C) the gauge begins to move as steam saturation increases.
Raising temperature increases pressure, lowering decreases it.
Raising temperature increases pressure, lowering decreases it.
2. By use case
For tight microfoam, raise temperature slightly to gain headroom.
Adjust slowly, judging in ~0.1–3psi (0.2bar) steps rather than large jumps.
Adjust slowly, judging in ~0.1–3psi (0.2bar) steps rather than large jumps.
3. Verify & maintain
Purge briefly to clear condensate before steaming.
Wipe and purge the wand immediately after steaming.
Wipe and purge the wand immediately after steaming.
Do not disassemble or force adjustments under pressure.
If the gauge shows no response, verify set-temp and active heating first.
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