Posted Sun Mar 17, 2013, 12:40pm Subject: Best method for descaling Vetrano rotary?
I realize this has been covered in a few threads, but there seem to be various methods.
I won't be using my machine for about a month so I think now would be a good time to descale. I pulled the mushroom the other day to replace the valve and was shocked by the barnacles plastered all over it. I guess after 6 years it's time! I do run a softener so maybe it's not horrid, but I'm sure it's high time.
Since I have a lot of time, what would be the best method and is there a good tutorial anywhere?
mariog7 Senior Member Joined: 7 Mar 2011 Posts: 183 Location: NJ Expertise: I love coffee
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Posted Sun Mar 17, 2013, 2:54pm Subject: Re: Best method for descaling Vetrano rotary?
Funny you should ask - I just descaled my Vetrano yesterday ;-). I just emailed you the procedure from Chris' Coffee - let me know if you did t receive it.
Posted Sun Mar 17, 2013, 6:08pm Subject: Re: Best method for descaling Vetrano rotary?
mariog7 Said:
Funny you should ask - I just descaled my Vetrano yesterday ;-). I just emailed you the procedure from Chris' Coffee - let me know if you did t receive it.
Posted Fri Apr 5, 2013, 5:40am Subject: Re: Best method for descaling Vetrano rotary?
Mario or anyone please,
I've been advised that I shouldn't descale my Vetrano via bucket and citric acid thereby running the solution through the whole system. Better that I simply open up the top of the boiler and siphon out whats in there and put solution directly in.
Can someone please direct me to instructions for this? I have no idea how to get into the boiler (there are several ports on top) and no idea really how to do the whole process.
mariog7 Senior Member Joined: 7 Mar 2011 Posts: 183 Location: NJ Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Quickmill Vetrano Grinder: Vario
Posted Sat Apr 6, 2013, 12:06pm Subject: Re: Best method for descaling Vetrano rotary?
When I descaled mine, I emptied the boiler and put the citrus liquid directly into the boiler. Just like Kat and Gail showed on the Seattle Coffee Gear videos. Check it out.
Iluvdabean Senior Member Joined: 7 Mar 2005 Posts: 1,058 Location: California Expertise: I live coffee
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Posted Sat Apr 6, 2013, 1:20pm Subject: Re: Best method for descaling Vetrano rotary?
Are you saying its been six years since you descaled it? If so isnt that way to long?
Abouna Said:
I realize this has been covered in a few threads, but there seem to be various methods.
I won't be using my machine for about a month so I think now would be a good time to descale. I pulled the mushroom the other day to replace the valve and was shocked by the barnacles plastered all over it. I guess after 6 years it's time! I do run a softener so maybe it's not horrid, but I'm sure it's high time.
Since I have a lot of time, what would be the best method and is there a good tutorial anywhere?
Posted Sat Apr 6, 2013, 1:29pm Subject: Re: Best method for descaling Vetrano rotary?
mariog7 Said:
When I descaled mine, I emptied the boiler and put the citrus liquid directly into the boiler. Just like Kat and Gail showed on the Seattle Coffee Gear videos. Check it out.
I was under the impression that our fairly soft water combined with the water softener I'm running, would prevent scale. Pulling the mushroom however negated this impression!
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