WHAT IS SCALE ?
Scale can also be known as lime scale, calcium, or lime. It occurs when a build-up of mineral deposits in water form a noticeable white crust on the eating element.
In many areas, water quality is a significant problem affecting the efficient operation of an espresso machine. Given that water constitutes 98% of an espresso it is not surprising that the water quality issue must be addressed. Water quality relates to three factors – particulate matter like sediment, chemicals such as chlorine, and naturally occurring elements.
All these factors may vary throughout the year, season to season, and as authorities source water from different areas, making it essential to provide treatment to address each factor. Let’s look at each factor, the problem and the treatment.
PARTICULATE MATTERS LIKE SEDIMENT
These are very small particles suspended in the water, often giving water a cloudy appearance. Without treatment these particles block the very fine jets and shower screen holes, affecting machine performance and altering the coffee taste.
Dennis J. Yonkin –
Easy to use to descale our Breville Expresso machine
Chris C. –
I had never descaled my Breville Barista Express Espresso machine in years and the clean/descale light was solidly on. The motor would not turn on until several seconds from when I pushed the 1 or 2 cup buttons, so I thought my machine was toast. But I decided to try descaling it before getting it serviced. I used this product to descale it, following the manufacturer’s instructions. As soon as the procedure was over, the light turned off and the machine went back to working like a charm! Great product!
Matti –
I used it in the Breville espresso machine after I got the alert to desacle. Works perfectly in the machine and meets quality expectation.
M. Townsley –
The product works as described to descale out espresso machine,-has no aftertaste, or residue either. Perfect.