is there a way to add an inline temperature sensor that will allow me to monitor the coffee machine’s boiler prior to the failure of the fuse?
DeLonghi pulling cold coffee usually the heater fuses?
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is there a way to add an inline temperature sensor that will allow me to monitor the coffee machine’s boiler prior to the failure of the fuse?
that's overengineering for a 400 dollar coffee machine lol just descale it
Regarding the causes of blown fuses here's what I've found in my 15+ coffee machines: 90% are due to scale in the boiler from using hard water that hasn't been descaled in a while. 5% of the time the machine ran dry and the thermal fuse on the heater is meant to act as a safety cutout to prevent overheating of the element in such situations. The other 5% of time it's simply aging and the thermal cycling of the machine with time.
Regarding the causes of blown fuses here's what I've found in my 15+ coffee machines: 90% are due to scale in the boiler from using hard water that hasn't been descaled in a while. 5% of the time the machine ran dry and the thermal fuse on the heater is meant to act as a safety c…
the other 5% of the time it is the tank seating. I had the same issue on my Magnifica and it ended up being the float sensor in the tank that was the issue.
do I have to remove the boiler to access the fuses or can I do it with the machine still mounted to the machine?
do I have to remove the boiler to access the fuses or can I do it with the machine still mounted to the machine?
you can do it in place. Simply unscrew the fuse from the body of the coffee maker and slide it off the wire connector. This will allow you to avoid removing the coffee machine’s boiler.
do I have to remove the boiler to access the fuses or can I do it with the machine still mounted to the machine?
on the Magnifica i did it wasn't necessary to remove the boiler but i did have to unclip one hose to allow access to the fuse with my screwdriver
The generic fuse will work just as well but ensure that the temperature is correct and that the fuse is rated for at least 10 amps. A 5 amp fuse will blow in less than a day on some machines because the heater draws more current than that.
The generic fuse will work just as well but ensure that the temperature is correct and that the fuse is rated for at least 10 amps. A 5 amp fuse will blow in less than a day on some machines because the heater draws more current than that.
this is the comment people need to read. The wattage and amperage of the machine matters as much as the temperature of the fuses.
meanwhile my 1995 gaggia is still chugging along with the original everything.
gaggia from 95 had like 4 parts in it lmao. Of course it still works.
if my machine isnt getting heat I start with the fuses and work my way through the thermostat, then the triac and finally the element itself. Is that the order in which these components are supposed to be checked?
if my machine isnt getting heat I start with the fuses and work my way through the thermostat, then the triac and finally the element itself. Is that the order in which these components are supposed to be checked?
That’s the order in which they should be checked in. It’s the cheapest and easiest way to resolve the issue with your coffee machine with 95% reliability.
Regarding descaling: most DeLonghi coffee machines have an aluminum boiler where the scale readily sets. When the scale forms it prevents the heater from properly transferring heat to the water which then causes it to overheat and pop the fuse. People ignore the descaling light on the coffee maker thinking it’s an extra feature and then get suprised when the coffee machine dies at three years of age. If you do nothing else with your coffee machine just ensure to descale it every 2-3 months and it will never be an issue.
Regarding descaling: most DeLonghi coffee machines have an aluminum boiler where the scale readily sets. When the scale forms it prevents the heater from properly transferring heat to the water which then causes it to overheat and pop the fuse. People ignore the descaling light o…
my descaling light has been on for like 8 months now. Should I be worried that it's time for me to descale?
my descaling light has been on for like 8 months now. Should I be worried that it's time for me to descale?
yes