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  • gaggiaboy
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    Re: Sunbeam 6910 Drip Tray Corrosion

    yep it says that because the paint wears off it - thats ok with me.... but im really talking about the SS part of it (the actual grill). This buffs up like new and wont wear out because its SS.

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  • Magic_Matt
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    Thanks for the advice Mal

    Not sure that I trust the dishwasher, Dave - the manual does specifically say not to put the drip tray in the dishwasher! Might be fine short-term but lead to the plastic becoming brittle or the varnish flaking down the track...

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  • gaggiaboy
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    guys i have found if its the drip tray thats the problem - put it all in the dishwasher. SS parts in the bottom, and you will find it buffs up like new! i do this regulary and no corrosion anymore.

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  • Dimal
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    Originally posted by m@ link=1193573753/0#12 date=1193634617
    I might look into suitable primers for the inside of the metal driptray outer. Really SB should have applied the varnish duco to the splashscreen and rusting would never be a problem!
    Try some of your local industrial powder-coaters..... they will have a range of very durable clear finishes to suit almost any situation. Mention that youre a coffee snob who roasts your own beans, etc and youll probably get the job done for a pittance. Our local firm is run by a chap who loves his coffee, so small jobs like this are never a problem

    Mal.

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  • runfast
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    The top of the outside edge - this picture shows where but this is not my driptray.

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  • Magic_Matt
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    I guess, but Itd be a shame to deface such a beautiful machine

    I might look into suitable primers for the inside of the metal driptray outer. Really SB should have applied the varnish duco to the splashscreen and rusting would never be a problem!

    Im pretty certain that the outside of the driptray is/should be varnished (or painted red for the retro version) - is this where it rusted? If so your driptray may have missed a step on the ol assembly line!

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  • runfast
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    Yes, you are correct - more the splash problem!

    Maybee it is worth keeping the metal unscrewed from the plastic?

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  • Magic_Matt
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    I dont think the water from the 3-way valve would be a problem as this goes straight into the plastic tray - more that overspray from flushing the group head and purging the steam wand can run down the spashscreen and end up between this and the drip tray. I do think this is a design flaw.

    Not even sure that this is the same problem others have had - and in my case it hasnt caused any rust but my OCD compels me to clean it anyway

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  • runfast
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    Perth - considering that water flows into the drip tray when you extract coffee you would think that it could handle some water!

    One cannot be expected to empty and dry the drip tray after every use!

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  • marcstolk
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    Re: Sunbeam 6910 Drip Tray Corrosion

    Originally posted by m@ link=1193573753/0#7 date=1193623396
    Surely there has to be water present for the steel to rust?! Are you in a high-humidity environment?
    In Sydney North West... not NE NSW or QLD...

    The material is just low quality.. the coffee is high quality though ;-)

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  • Magic_Matt
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    Surely there has to be water present for the steel to rust?! Are you in a high-humidity environment?

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  • marcstolk
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    Originally posted by m@ link=1193573753/0#5 date=1193619165
    Ive noticed that some metal parts have a clear varnish while others are bare metal.

    Water seems to sit between the splash screen and drip tray in particular so I tend to remove and empty the tray then wipe and dry it and the spashscreen after every session.
    Trust me, this doesnt help... :-(

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  • Magic_Matt
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    Ive noticed that some metal parts have a clear varnish while others are bare metal.

    Water seems to sit between the splash screen and drip tray in particular so I tend to remove and empty the tray then wipe and dry it and the spashscreen after every session.

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  • runfast
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    The first service center I called said that they would need to have the whole machine for 7 days or more - I said "WHAT" you want me to go without my coffee machine for over a week to check out the detachable drip tray???

    So I rang another service center and they said "just bring in the drip tray and the receipt and we will replace it for you"; I said "that sounds more reasonable"!

    The trick will now be to see how long I can keep it from getting wet ;D

    runfast

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  • marcstolk
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    Yeh, mine does the same thing... its very low quality SS. It comes with the territory of buying a cheaper priced machine...

    Coffee quality isnt affected so I live it with..

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