Hi,
Im new here, well new as in I have read the forums but never posted...til now.
I need help with my BES400, it struggles to pump out a shot, it is lacking pressure. It still pumps steam fine.
What I have tried so far is;
non pressurised basket
courser grind
lighter tamp
heavier tamp
descaled and cleaned
It is so frustrating as it still pumps steam, so heating milk is ok but that is no good to me without a shot of coffee?
I had a look to pull it apart and, honestly, Im not that type of gal. My ability stopped when my kitchen screwdriver (I am a bit handy) didn't undo the screws.
Now my worst case scenario (or best case?) is an upgrade to a Silvia V3, but I would like to delay, delay, delay as much as possible, I've just gone back to uni and I have a 6month old bub. I go back to work in a few months and if the Ikon/BES400 can limp along for a few more weeks/months then that would be financially very helpful. Unfortunately, I don't run without coffee so waiting is not an option. Im sure y'all can relate.
Anyone got any ideas if the old gal can be saved/repaired? Id be ever so grateful.
Im new here, well new as in I have read the forums but never posted...til now.
I need help with my BES400, it struggles to pump out a shot, it is lacking pressure. It still pumps steam fine.
What I have tried so far is;
non pressurised basket
courser grind
lighter tamp
heavier tamp
descaled and cleaned
It is so frustrating as it still pumps steam, so heating milk is ok but that is no good to me without a shot of coffee?
I had a look to pull it apart and, honestly, Im not that type of gal. My ability stopped when my kitchen screwdriver (I am a bit handy) didn't undo the screws.
Now my worst case scenario (or best case?) is an upgrade to a Silvia V3, but I would like to delay, delay, delay as much as possible, I've just gone back to uni and I have a 6month old bub. I go back to work in a few months and if the Ikon/BES400 can limp along for a few more weeks/months then that would be financially very helpful. Unfortunately, I don't run without coffee so waiting is not an option. Im sure y'all can relate.
Anyone got any ideas if the old gal can be saved/repaired? Id be ever so grateful.


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