So, after 18 months of 4-6 times daily use and regenerating the water softening cartridge every 4-6 months (I have fairly good water <30ppmTDS)
I think my trusty VBM D/S is showing signs that a descale is needed.
The pressure is not as stable as it was when it was new, as in when pumping water through the group head (no load) the pressure gauge "wobbles" a bit, as if the flow is restricted. Also lately it has been getting harder to pull a good shot, and I am slowly making my grinds finer and finer to compensate.
So, my question is, would this most likely be caused by scale build up in the lines, head etc... or does it sound more like the vibe pump is nearing the end of its useful life?
My first thought was the softening cartridge was clogged up or something, but I have since taken it off with no difference.
I am quite sure its not coffee build up or anything, as I am very careful with flushing/cleaning on time etc...
I will give it a good descale and clean the OPV then re-dial it in.
Please let me know if there is anything else I should do/check when I am doing this.
Many thanks for the help to get the good stuff flowing again ;D
John.
I think my trusty VBM D/S is showing signs that a descale is needed.
The pressure is not as stable as it was when it was new, as in when pumping water through the group head (no load) the pressure gauge "wobbles" a bit, as if the flow is restricted. Also lately it has been getting harder to pull a good shot, and I am slowly making my grinds finer and finer to compensate.
So, my question is, would this most likely be caused by scale build up in the lines, head etc... or does it sound more like the vibe pump is nearing the end of its useful life?
My first thought was the softening cartridge was clogged up or something, but I have since taken it off with no difference.
I am quite sure its not coffee build up or anything, as I am very careful with flushing/cleaning on time etc...
I will give it a good descale and clean the OPV then re-dial it in.
Please let me know if there is anything else I should do/check when I am doing this.
Many thanks for the help to get the good stuff flowing again ;D
John.


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