Breville Clogged water tube, Low water pressure? Less Steam Pressure? Water Leak?
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2021
- This video shows what happens if you don't Descale your Espresso machine. Symptoms are less water flow, water leak, Strange pump noise, low steam pressure etc.
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love your videos. thank you. struggling with noisy pump and low pressure on your same Breville model unit. hoping I don’t have the plastic tube fitting calcium deposits as that level of maintenance/repair would be disappointing as I have followed de-calcification regimen on every scheduled cleaning cycle. speaking for all your viewers that your -7C weather must be one reason you are able to take so much time to help us all!
thank you again!!
love your videos. thank you. struggling with noisy pump and low pressure on your same Breville model unit. hoping I don’t have the plastic tube fitting calcium deposits as that level of maintenance/repair would be disappointing as I have followed de-calcification regimen on every scheduled cleaning cycle. speaking for all your viewers that your -7C weather must be one reason you are able to take so much time to help us all!
thank you again!! P.S. Breville should send you a brand new unit!!
Excellent explanations! Thank you. My 920XL is leaking too. Will try and report back.
Sure let me know
Thank you 🙏 for your wonderful tutorial on the machine God bless you
Thank you Mark
Hi Aju, great videos you do and very helpful, so, let me help you.
I am a mod on a Sage coffee machine site, and we get endless water related problems in the UK as the water hardness varies from zero to 100. So, we came up with a hack to help, if you have a kettle, descale it when you buy the machine, then you can see into the kettle to see any limescale build-up, as soon as you see the first indications of limescale descale both the machine and kettle and start again.
If you get a particular blockage, we also recommend you get a descaler and that you get the water as far through as you can to all outlets and let it sit and repeat this every few hours until it eventually gets through to all outlets. When it eventually gets through to all outlets, leave it overnight to allow it to thoroughly clean out the machine.
I use Kilrock coffee machine cleaner as it does a great job quickly, so, I use it on any machines I get for repair that are water based, I always say if you have a water related problem, descale is the first course of action to find if the machine is clean internally, then that can be ruled out as a problem.
excellent
great video ... thanks I know what to look at ! I appreciate it
Welcome
Does anyone know how to take off the top on BES920XL? Found a leak on top of the boiler, but have a difficult time reaching that intake hose.
Guessing should have a really good water filter system.
You can of course use a weak acid like vinegar. The descale solution is normally lactic acid or tartaric acid that you used to clear the residues in the tube.
vinegar is not good for rubber parts. You can use citric acid and it will do a good job. Use hot water. You can also use a water pik like tool to get the liquid in hard to reach areas. Good espresso machines have a drain bolt on the bottom of the boiler, which is the best way to insert a funnel or tube to drain it all, and run distilled water through it a few cycles to clear, and then you learn NOT to use ordinary water in a espresso machine, just distilled.
Hi, thank you very much for your videos. Love the step by step you took to show this repair.
I am having an issue with our BES860XL. It seems to have developed a leak on the connection between the thermocoil comp and the hose coming out if the water pump and i wonder if it is due to some buildup of scale within the thermocoil itself or something else. I have checked the o-ring there and it looks fine (even replaced it with another o-ring from another part of the machine). The connection there just feels "too loose", as if the clip doesn't just keep it pushed in enough to create a good seal.
I am a little lost at this point of my repair for something that feels should be quite easy.
I have descaled the machine 1x with some liquid descaler I bought from Amazon.
Any suggestions will be highly recommended.
That hose is a common place it can clog up. It may feel a bit loose after changing the hose pipe and o-ring, but it should seal well the the pressure builds. If its still leaking or bursting to leak when you press Extraction, then yes the the thermo block unit is clogged. You need to run descaling several times. Infact fill it and leave it for an hour and repeat descaling few times. If there are big pieces of scales then it can clog the pipes again during descaling process (if the machine has bad clogs). Keep repeating for some time until its clear.
And DEZCAL is the best descaler I have used so far.
I had a problem with my machine and took it apart but now I have lost the screws. Can someone tell me what and where to buy new screws for top back panel legs and bracket just behind brew head which holds 3 devices (Not sure what they are called). If I can get these screws, I think I can fix it. It is just a leak at 1 of the joints.
Anyone know if this solves water purging errors on the 880 model? I've been trying to figure this out for months and have come up short.. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Also, I have yet to figure out how to dismantle my machine... :(
Hi Aju, awesome & informative vid. Where do I get the Soares for the breville coffee machine? I’m based in NZ
Hello, what is soares?
Is there a specific place you get the parts from ? I am looking for the 'O' rings for the hose (same as in your video)
Call Breville. They have them.
hi
did replacing that hose fix your issue ? I cant find the second video
thanks
Yes it fixed the issue on that side. But after fixing that i found another leak. I ordered few o rings, but didn't get a chance to look at it again lol.. but I'll do that remaining soon.
Thanks for the video! I have the same problem. Where can you order the water tube? I've had no luck in finding them for sale!
Call Breville directly. They will help you. Which country are you located?
Alright....I'm going in....wish me luck.
This is the second time I've had to go inside to fix an issue. I've had my unit about 5 years and it is used at least once a day. The first time I went inside the unit, I basically got acquainted with the interior of the unit. My issue was that it just needed a good descaling. I use vinegar out of the bottle without diluting it. I run it through each output of the machine a few time, letting it sit for a few minutes between each run. I then flush it with fresh water. This typically fixes any issues; however, after the most recent "descaling" issues persist, which is why I'm watching your vid. Here I go...and thanks for the video.
Good luck...🤞
Vinegar is not recommended by Breville anymore and on their new machines. So to avoid future issues, use proper Descale powder or solution.
@@AjusCafe all is good now. My blockage was the tube on the right; however, I didn't have the buildup inside the metal part like you had. I hope it doesn't happen someday.
As for the vinegar, I know they don't recommend it, but it has worked for me and is cheap.
@@JimWellman that's a usual spot for block. Anyway glad its good.
@@JimWellman Many commercial coffee descalers (including the Breville one) use citric and tartaric acids to dissolve the calcium. You could buy the Breville one for $30 or make your own using citric and tartaric acids from the baking aisle at the supermarket for $5.
I hope this helps someone but in my case it was the inline filter between pump and tank. It clogged up after 7 years. Remove it and try and blow air through it.
Your issue seems this ua-cam.com/video/Q3bga6bRH8w/v-deo.html
Thanks! Did you use waterfilter making coffee since you own the machine?
I didn't use this machine and filter water wasn't used.
@@AjusCafe aah, it is not your machine?
@@DirkDijkstra53 Yes, I got this broken one for repair and to study. Hope it helps others.
Place a empty porta filter with filter to creat some resistance.
Why do you want to create resistance?
Hi Aju, at 2:04 there is an L joint for that small tube you were having an issue with. This L connector here is what has failed on my machine though it looks very inaccessible and I wouldn’t know where to start in order to fix it. Would you have any ideas or be able to make a video showing how to replace this connector? Or would you advise that the steam wand is not repairable on my machine?
Also, on a side note; your videos are incredibly helpful and informative. I am impressed I found the leak quickly and easily using these videos.
The L join seems part of Solenoid valve. I'm not sure, but that white L joint should come off too. See if there is a clip ,then remove it first. If not it maybe a screw. It maybe hard to remove it like that. Its better to remove the whole pump set and try to remove it while its out of the machine. I am far from my spare machine to check this now. Thank you for subscribing and your support
Hi Aju thanks for the video. I got a second hand breville max plus from facebook seller.
It can create espresso but I notice that whilst an espresso is being brewed, the steam wand leaks a lot of water like a jet of water. I already descaled.
Should I take the top off and try to adjust the steam valve?
That leak is not normal. Could be a silicon gasket inside is failing. I guess breville sells the hole steam wand part. Is it leaking through the steam nozzle or way top at the join?
@@AjusCafe it leaks at the nozzle. Can i fix this by DIY?
Hi Aju. I have a simmilar problem with my Breville barista max. When i try to make a coffee the water flows through the frother nozzle too??? Do u have any advice about what might be the problem... Everything else works good. I can still make coffees but is not suppose to function like this... Tnx.
The steam wand where it connects up in the machine has a join that block water. If that fails, it can drip. The repair is the replace the whole steam nozzle kit. If its not bad, try to live with it. I would Descale the machine 2 times to rule out any calcium deposits that can block.
What is the correct way to decanilize this machine? the information in the manual is inaccurate... they suggest using white vinegar, and that is impractically
Correct way is to use Descale Liquid or Powder and run the Descale cycle. Breville recommended vinegar in their old models. But suggested not to use vinegar anymore in any of their machines as it affected some parts. So all new manuals are updated and if you call Breville now, they will say NO to vinegar.
@@AjusCafe what is the exactly descale cycle? put powder on water reservoir and start extracting shots until the water runs out? without leaving the water inside the machine for a long time? The descaling process is very confusing
How to remove the top cover ? The back has 5 screws but that didn’t work once I removed them it won’t budge ! Any tips please ? My machine just gave out and it sounds super clogged all of a sudden 🤦🏻♂️
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@@AjusCafe thank you
Hi
I have this issue:
when pulling a shot some of the water would dispense via the steam wand, and This resulted in a really poor quality espresso shot and the coffee became pretty disgusting.
Kindly advise which part causing this problem.
Thanks
If its under warranty call Breville to help. I suspect there is a silicon seal at the top of steam wand that is failing and the whole wand need to be replaced.
Thanks for your reply,
@@AjusCafe I think the Steam/Water valve selector needs replacement,.
Hi Aju. My breville doesn’t flow right amount of water in factory mode. flows only 30ml in double shot and the coffee doesn’t flow at all ..i reset the machine clean the sensor plug.. no luck 😞 but in manual mode it flows efficient amount unfortunately pressure doesn’t go up as needed with every grind setting and fresh bean . Any advice? Every time i reset the machine it only flow 30ml only in double shot. Thank you
Flow meter could be faulty or it had some dirt. Did you try pressure test? ua-cam.com/video/acQYG7HkYb4/v-deo.html
👋 yes the pressure is fine ;) thank you for the reply
Hi Aju, this question comes a little late.
Do you follow the descaling cycle whenever the machine prompted for descaling? If yes, seems like the periodical descaling cycle defined by the machine is inadequate. In this case, you will need to do descaling more frequent than it is defined.
You need to descale depending on the machine use. If you are making espresso daily twice average, then descale every 2 or 3 months. Even if your machine prompts or not.
@@AjusCafe Sounds reasonable. I noticed that after descaled, the puck that usually stuck at the group head is gone. Wondering the scale doesn play the role in the 3 way solenoid valve.
@@Presso99 not really. It depends on the beans, puck size, and how long u left it on the machine after extraction. 3 way solenoid helps to suck the water up and make the puck dry though
@@AjusCafe Brazil bean, 18g dose in, the portafilter will be removed right after the brewing completed. I do the same process every time, no difference from the past. I will continue monitor the symptoms over the next few weeks to see the effectiveness.
So how do we keep our machines clean inside? Use distilled water??
Descale regularly atleast once in 3 months
My bambino plus just gets me smoke no water coming out. Tried descale and clean no water will come out.
You might have a clogged pipe inside. It may need repair. Call Breville and they will help you
Did this machine not have a descale warning when it was time to do so ? Just curious 🤨
It might have.. the Customer ignored that.
I have an older Barista Express and it only has a solid clean me light which is referring to the back flush with the tablet. The machine doesn't give me any warning when to descale. The manual recommends descaling though. Do people get limescale build-up too? Would a backflush help?
@@PhilfromCanmore i have that machine as well and you need to Descale it every 3 months. There will be lot of limescale, hard water build up. In this machine when clean light is ON you need to do both Descale and Clean(backflush). Backflush is not Descaling. Backflush only cleans GroupHead and the hose to drain. But Descale process cleans all your internal hoses, boiler (important), GroupHead, Steam-Nozzle etc. See this ua-cam.com/video/um4RUiKvsec/v-deo.html
No but it has a clean me light which is different from descaling
@@scotgirl7501 the clean me light means descaling bud
Hi, my breville infuser is struggling to pump through any water at all, brew, or steam wand. The machine is also very quiet and doesn’t sound like it’s working at all. Any ideas?
Do you regularly descale? Either the pipes are clogged or the pump is failing. I'd suggest you to do descale cycle and leave the descale solution in the boiler for an hour amd then flush it out. Do at least 2 times. And see if there is any improvement.
@@AjusCafe it got descaled regularly. unfortunately I can’t get any water from the reservoir into the machine. And can’t flush any water as it won’t pump at all.
@@AjusCafe the machine also gets really hot when trying pump water through
@@jamesmackenzie5877 i suspect the in-line filter is clogged too, which is between your water tank and flow meter. That can stop water from drawing into the boiler. I have a video in my channel regarding that. Let me see which video is that
Have a look at these video on in line filter
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ua-cam.com/video/Q3bga6bRH8w/v-deo.html
I have a barista touch that tells me the tank is empty. Of course it isn't. Can you help me?
It can happen to few machines randomly. First thing to check is what water are you using? Tap, filter or reverse osmosis? As that can affect too. If not other things i would suspect is the water sensor failure. If the the machine won't work then you need to check the flow meter or Pump itself.
My machine does not brew. The steam wand works and the hot water also works. When I press the brew button it then goes silent and no water or pressure. I already changed rhe water pump, it did not fix the problem.
Where you descaling the machine regularly? Seems like the pipes are clogged. You may need to replace 1 or 2 pipes if clogged.
how to open coffeemachine backside?
Here is the video ua-cam.com/video/3ZAbDtoF6B4/v-deo.html
How often do you need to descale the machine?
Usually your machine indicates its time to Descale. If not every 40 cycles of Extraction or every 2 to 3 months.
@@AjusCafe Hello. Thanks for your excellents videos. In my experience ( since july 2019) the descale cycle lights every 3 to 4 months. But I use it every single day, that means I descale frequency is 90-120 cycles. I hope my machine is not clogging!!! . So far so good I have no issues
@@luisramirez2123 you don't have to wait for the machine to indicate Descale. You can do more often.
@ConfusedOilPainter You should Descale as soon as possible. See how to ua-cam.com/video/YOWbYh9Hssc/v-deo.html
Cleaning products ua-cam.com/video/eHaq4r4oDqM/v-deo.html
my machine was working perfectly, i got the message to descale and also do the clean with the tablet, afterward the machine must be clogged as its not pumping water properly now, any suggestions?
Some big scale build up can cause that. Do Descale cycle again. This time leave the solution in the Machine for atleast an hour, then purge a bit and then pause again for an hour. Repeat this with pause in between. Try this whole process again the following day to see if that helped.
@@AjusCafe thanks, ill give it a go, its the newer barista touch, seems to be way more hoses inside, i cleaned out 2 that had brown stuff clogging them but made no difference the white hoses looked ok but could be calcium build up and hard to see
This is why i use pure reverse osmosis water
It is not recommended to use RO water to make espresso as it removes most of the minerals. You can use filtered water.
How about the flitered water from Alexa pure gravity filter tipe?
use distilled water to avoid such rapid build up!!
It helps, and gives more life
Interestingly enough, it also helps the body. There are ZERO minerals water gives you that you "NEED". the purest water is the best water for the body. Metals accululate in the body over decades and then reach a point of causing issues. Get your mierals and nutrients from plants and fruits, and you are A-OK.@@AjusCafe