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    Bubbled mug press element & faded image

    Hi
    Can anyone help please.
    I have x2 issues.

    1. I've just brought a mug press from eBay Freesub ST 130
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372991446464
    The mug element has bubbled up after half dozen presses.
    is this correct?
    please see picture 1.

    2. After pressing x6 mugs on ceramic camping mugs,
    https://www.xpres.co.uk/ceramic-camp...-8oz-box-of-36
    x6 of them faded at the top.
    please see picture 2

    Any ideas feedback would be great.
    Thank you.
    picture 1.jpgpicture 2.jpg

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    I would say the blanket is knackered, speak to the seller. Fading could well be down to the same issue. What pressure are yiou using?

    Is that a Freesub? That's extremely cheap for a mug press imo.
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    Hi Justin
    thanks for the reply.
    Pressure is medium.
    I noticed the bubble on the element then I used the other side.
    The fading at the top has always been there, from my first press.
    I have allowed a good gap 7mm top and bottom.
    thanks
    Last edited by Tony4415; 19-05-2020 at 12:20 AM.

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    Hi Justin
    yes its a Freesub, looks the same as the MDP supplies
    https://www.mdpsupplies.co.uk/mug-presses-touch
    thanks

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    As Pm the blankets had it.
    cheap to replace at £18 from mdp.

    the print fade is because there wasn’t enough pressure on the mug.

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    Hi Mrteajunkie.
    I won't PM you now.
    Xpres says light to medium.

    Are you suggesting to try more than medium pressure?
    What settings/tempertures are you using?

    I've tried lots of different times and pressures, and no luck at all.
    When I first set up the mug press today, the bubbles on the element was not there.
    thanks
    Last edited by Tony4415; 19-05-2020 at 12:37 AM.

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    Does this press need to get to a specific temp before putting mug in? If so are you leaving a blank mug in during heating and cooling?

    Blanket should have, all be it very limited, guarantee on it.
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    yes thats correct, it beeps when its reaches the required temperature.
    then I place the mug inside, but I have noticed the temperature does not stay at 185 degrees , it drops right down to about 175 degrees then heats back up as it cooking.
    I know it doesn't sound good!
    I haven't tried the blank mug bit.

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    please look at this video on you tube.
    temperature drops drastically!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OM5pKGXt-c

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    That’s normal.

    I do the following.

    1- power on set at 185oC
    2- timer set at 187 seconds
    3- when press beeps insert mug with a firm pressure
    4- when countdown reaches 00 remove mug and insert next mug
    5- the 187sec will allow the drop in temp time to rise back up to the 185 and leave you with approx 65-80 seconds depending on Mug thickness.

    I haven’t had a single problem using this setting.
    every mug comes out perfect but your press isn’t the same press As yours is eBay not mdp. (Probably is though)

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