1) Thermoblocks are susceptible to scale buildup. Use soft water at all cost to prolong machine life.
!!!??? The steam thermoblock cannot be descaled, according to the manual!!!???
2) The anti-calc filter attached to the sunbeam water tank reduces scale, but needs to be changed every 12 months (according to the manual)
3) It *may* be possible to recharge it by soaking it in brine (more info needed. Has anyone done this before?). This will save you $35.
4) Descaling is reccommended every three months.
60ml vinegar in 1.5L water run through the grouphead. Remember to remove the showerscreen under the group head beforehand for maximum efficiency.
From the manual
Important: Do not run descaling solution
through the steam wand.
Questions:
1) How could you recharge the anti-calc filter?
2) Would the built in filter + an activated carbon based filter (eg. Brita jugs) be sufficient to prevent scale buildup? Especially in the steam thermoblock that could not be descaled...
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Oh you had it coming :)

Originally Posted by
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Originally Posted by
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when descaling machine, remove filter, as descal can damage the resin particles
water filters reduce the amount of scale / hardness in the water, but unless you are using filters that cost $200, then that is all you are doing, is reducing
6900/10 are very very suseptacle to scale problems
as are all *thermoblock units
most steaming/ temperature problems are associated with lack of descaling or not replacing calc filters
i reccomend descaling a sunbeam at least every 3 months
and no this isnt an add for selling more descaling tablets or anti calc filters
graham
So true... *
But next week we will get asked if a Filter is a Filter / Do I need to clean my machine... / Vinegar is good enough *;D
Assumptions Kill.. CS search eng has the answers... Now; leave me alone, I am trying to sleep *8-)