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    I recently got hold of an ECM Giotto ;D

    I want to empty the boiler completely to give it a complete flush.

    As the machine is set up I can only drain about 500 ml before the boiler automatically refills.

    I have been told there is a wire you can remove to stop these automatic refills. Does anyone know where this is?

    Thanks All


  • #2
    Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

    Let it boil up to operational temperature, then empty through the hot water wand with the power turned off.

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    • #3
      Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

      Thanks. Ill try this tonight and let you know if I have any luck.

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      • #4
        Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

        Oh oh! Just realised I wrote STEAM wand up there. Actually meant HOT WATER WAND! Sorry about that :-/

        Also, sometimes it also helps to tilt the machine towards the corner where the hot water wand is to drain fully.

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        • #5
          Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

          I guessed you meant the hot water wand

          I had success with filling and draining the boiler several times by emptying with the steam wand open and machine off as you suggested.

          I drained almost 1 litre which should be about the lot for a 1.8 litre boiler.

          Very happy to have a clean and descaled boiler now.

          Thanks

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          • #6
            Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

            BTW, I liked your machine pic idea and copied it. We have a nice row of Giotto pics on the LHS

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            • #7
              Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

              Originally posted by 6E5F4B52470A0E0A3E0 link=1263871195/4#4 date=1263943049
              I had success with filling and draining the boiler several times by emptying with the steam wand open and machine off as you suggested.
              I guess you meant the HOT WATER wand as well? ;D

              Yes, there is a probe that goes into the boiler that triggers the pump to stop filling it at a certain point, so it will not fill right up to the top of the boiler. However, you can remove that probe while flushing to get it to fill right up to the top. This is often recommended when descaling.

              Glad I was also able to help out with the picture idea.

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              • #8
                Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

                I did mean hot water wand.....

                Ill try out your idea to get more than 1 litre into the boiler.

                Thanks!

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                • #9
                  Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

                  BTW, I have descaled over 3 nights now, followed by a couple of complete boiler flushes each time. There was a very small green tint to the water with the first descale. The 2nd and 3rd showed no green tint so all looks clean ;D

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                  • #10
                    Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

                    I removed the electrical contact to the probe on top of the bolier and it filled to the brim (all 1.8L) with descaler - Great idea!

                    Afetr leaving overnight the first flush showed a little more green meaning it was worthwhile giving it the complete fill.

                    Thanks - very clean boiler now ;D

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                    • #11
                      Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

                      Originally posted by 48796D74612C282C180 link=1263871195/9#9 date=1264307514
                      very clean boiler now
                      Excellent! Glad it worked out!

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                      • #12
                        Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

                        Originally posted by 6657435A4F020602360 link=1263871195/9#9 date=1264307514
                        I removed the electrical contact to the probe on top of the bolier and it filled to the brim (all 1.8L) with descaler
                        Hey guys, sorry to ruin your Giotto Avatar domino line ;D but when you say this, how do you know the boilers full? i want to do mine again soon and this sounds like the goods......anychance of a guide of sorts? with pics? it would be great reference material for the site

                        cheers fellas
                        warren

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                        • #13
                          Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

                          No worries about changing the pic line

                          To get the boiler to fill completely I simply removed the single electrical connection at the very top of the boiler. As soon as it is removed the bolier starts filling and doesnt stop until it starts squirting from the top. Where safety glasses because of the hot squirting water. When is full like this turn the machine off and leave it full of descaler overnight.

                          PS - Im no expert and this is just my experience so take care...

                          Let me know how you go.

                          Paul

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                          • #14
                            Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

                            Originally posted by 3203170E1B565256620 link=1263871195/12#12 date=1264372658
                            No worries about changing the pic line  

                            To get the boiler to fill completely I simply removed the single electrical connection at the very top of the boiler.  As soon as it is removed the bolier starts filling and doesnt stop until it starts squirting from the top.  Where safety glasses because of the hot squirting water.  When is full like this turn the machine off and leave it full of descaler overnight.

                            PS - Im no expert and this is just my experience so take care...

                            Let me know how you go.

                            Paul
                            Better still, open the steam wand and then replace the bolier probe lead when you see water. Use some pointy pliers to hold the anti vac valve up as the machine comes to pressure and then its a dry operation

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                            • #15
                              Re: ECM Giotto boiler complete flush

                              Thanks guys.....

                              So From Wo to Go.....

                              1. Allow machine to come up to pressure, turn off, open Hot water wand and tilt machine toward wand to empty boiler completely.

                              2. Fill water reservoir with 2.5 lt descale solution.

                              3. Turn on machine allow boiler to fill

                              4. Open steam wand and remove boiler probe lead, hold up Anti Vac valve whislt boiler fills to allow air to escape.

                              5. Replace Boiler probe lead when water seen(filling will stop), close steam wand.

                              6. Turn off machine, let sit overnight.

                              7. Refil reservoir with clean water, Turn on, open hot water wand to drain off top of full boiler? Allow machine to come up to pressure, turn off, open Hot water wand and tilt machine toward wand to empty boiler completely, refil boiler, drain, refil, drain..........

                              8. Good to go?

                              Cheers heaps guys

                              PS im not writing this so much for others.......its confirmation for myself

                              thanks again [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]

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