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[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago (5 children)

That reminds me, I’m overdue to β€œdescale” my coffeemaker

[–] dai@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I did mine recently and air got trapped in the flow metre - had a bad seal & was pulling up air. Machine thought it had not ran enough water through to complete the cycle so was stuck in a loop.

Also there isn't a method for cleaning out the grinder, apart from opening the whole unit...

Gotta say I'm not a fan of De'Longhi

[–] Cataphract@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 week ago

should probably give it De'shortgoodbye then.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What a mess. Remind never to get a machine with built in grinder

[–] dai@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

My old Breville was great, had a built in grinder which was easy to clean. But the Ms wanted a new machine. Just wished I'd kept the Breville in the shed.

Honestly considering an upgrade to a decent unit, but living in the country (AU) doesn't give me much options on the 2nd hard market locally.

[–] Illegalmexicant@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I guess I should google what that means.

[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's breaking down the mineral build up from hard water. Nothing gross just something that happens

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Except it’s also for any mold buildup

Another downside of Keurig machines is there’s no way to drain them

[–] usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Wait, why's that in scare quotes? I'm too afraid to check urban dictionary for what this may mean

[–] myotheraccount@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Before seeing what community this is, I was sure the post is about a shower drain, and waffle stomping

[–] Landless2029@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I use distilled water to curb the need for de-scaling. Still needs a bit apparently so I do it once a year.

[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Recently learned that de-scaling a boiler exposes you to lead leaching from the brass walls till it acquires some scale. 🫠

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Some discussion here. The problem is relevant to espresso machines with brass boilers.