diff --git a/frappy_psi/dilution.py b/frappy_psi/dilution.py
index 9dc06fec..03a2bbe0 100644
--- a/frappy_psi/dilution.py
+++ b/frappy_psi/dilution.py
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ class Dilution(HasStates, Drivable):
     condensing_p_high = Parameter('Higher limit for condenseline pressure',
                                   FloatRange(unit='mbar'), readonly=False, default=1500)
     dump_target = Parameter('low dump pressure limit indicating end of condensation phase',
-                            FloatRange(unit='mbar * min'), readonly=False, default=100)
+                            FloatRange(unit='mbar * min'), readonly=False, default=50)
     pulse_factor = Parameter('factor for calculating V9 pulse length',
                              FloatRange(unit='mbar'), readonly=False, default=20)
     end_condense_pressure = Parameter('low condense pressure indicating end of condensation phase',