So my EM6910 steam is on the blink. A few days go it started puffing steam only half the time, and now it is zero. Only the odd drip. After searching around the forum, it seems that either the pipes are clogged, or the pump is broken.
I have attempted some surgery, but was wondering if some experts out there could provide a couple of tips.
I have cleaned out the thermoblock as best I can with descaling solution. Initially I couldn't get much liquid through it - now syringing gives what seems a small flow if I really squeeze hard (maybe needs to be better cleaned?). I have also ensured the copper elbows are clear, and the pipe from the thermoblock to the wand. However, on reassembling - still no steam.
I have seen threads talking about cleaning the thermoblock by putting a thin wire all the way through - but there is no way I can get a wire to turn the corner - any tips?
As yet I haven't clean the copper pipe spiral above the pump, nor taken out the pump itself. The pump still makes the pulsing noise - which suggests that it is working - and water spills into the overflow. But I am wondering if the pump is defective, rather than a blockage - is there any easy way to work out if this is the case?
Thanks to posters from the past that provided all the useful information to get me as far as I have.
I just saw the thread saying you can get EM7000s for $398 from Domayne - but the offer doesn't appear to be available online - perhaps they are out of stock now
Any other places to buy? I thought it might be time to upgrade after 7 years of service. The collar on my EM6910 almost needs replacing as well.
Cheers,
Matt
I have attempted some surgery, but was wondering if some experts out there could provide a couple of tips.
I have cleaned out the thermoblock as best I can with descaling solution. Initially I couldn't get much liquid through it - now syringing gives what seems a small flow if I really squeeze hard (maybe needs to be better cleaned?). I have also ensured the copper elbows are clear, and the pipe from the thermoblock to the wand. However, on reassembling - still no steam.
I have seen threads talking about cleaning the thermoblock by putting a thin wire all the way through - but there is no way I can get a wire to turn the corner - any tips?
As yet I haven't clean the copper pipe spiral above the pump, nor taken out the pump itself. The pump still makes the pulsing noise - which suggests that it is working - and water spills into the overflow. But I am wondering if the pump is defective, rather than a blockage - is there any easy way to work out if this is the case?
Thanks to posters from the past that provided all the useful information to get me as far as I have.
I just saw the thread saying you can get EM7000s for $398 from Domayne - but the offer doesn't appear to be available online - perhaps they are out of stock now

Cheers,
Matt
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