I've been lucky enough to have a Splendor passed onto me from my Dad as he ended up getting a new machine a while back. The Splendor has been sitting in storage for probably for a year or so before it was in my possession. The main reason he upgrade was that there appeared to be a leak from a pressure build up but was not able to be reproduced after it went in for a service. I'm yet to see this but I'm more concerned about the state of the internals before I turn it on and do anything.
I've been going through the forum and videos online to find out how to descale a HX. All of the information has been helpful but when I get to my machine I'm not too sure where to start. Should I just turn the machine on and fill with a descaling solution and begin the steps outlined in the sticky? I've noted that I can't gain access to the level probe in the boiler as well and unsure if there is access on this machine.
I've also been able to inspect the group head and it surprisingly seems to be in good condition, although a bit green. I've attached some images below.
I guess what I'm looking for is advice on:
- Starting this machine up that's been in storage
- What to do if water was not emptied from boiler before storage (possiblity stagnant water)
- Descaling process for Unico Splendor if level probe is inaccessible (is over fill required)
- Any other tips and tricks regarding this machine would be great! (even a pdf manual if anyone has one)
You'll have to excuse my ignorance as this is my first serious machine and I'm trying to come up to speed of it's operations. To give you an idea, I've previously owned an OTTO (little guy) and a ROK so this is completely new to me.
Thanks in advance and looking forward to getting this machine up and running!

I've been going through the forum and videos online to find out how to descale a HX. All of the information has been helpful but when I get to my machine I'm not too sure where to start. Should I just turn the machine on and fill with a descaling solution and begin the steps outlined in the sticky? I've noted that I can't gain access to the level probe in the boiler as well and unsure if there is access on this machine.
I've also been able to inspect the group head and it surprisingly seems to be in good condition, although a bit green. I've attached some images below.
I guess what I'm looking for is advice on:
- Starting this machine up that's been in storage
- What to do if water was not emptied from boiler before storage (possiblity stagnant water)
- Descaling process for Unico Splendor if level probe is inaccessible (is over fill required)
- Any other tips and tricks regarding this machine would be great! (even a pdf manual if anyone has one)
You'll have to excuse my ignorance as this is my first serious machine and I'm trying to come up to speed of it's operations. To give you an idea, I've previously owned an OTTO (little guy) and a ROK so this is completely new to me.
Thanks in advance and looking forward to getting this machine up and running!





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