Zoom: Clean and care for your DE1 (Descale)

Paul and Dennis continue the maintenance series. This time we covering the descaling process from start to finish. We also cover the water tank and the thimble. Of course we talk about why we must descale, what would happen if you didn't descale, and how other machines on the market carry out this process. We also cover the impact of water quality on machine maintenance and coffee extraction, and tips for conserving water and improving workflow in commercial use. 00:09 - Discussion on descaling and water quality in coffee machines 08:36 - Water testing and tank maintenance 16:00 - Maintaining coffee machine: cleaning and descaling process 25:22 - Descaling process and safety precautions 33:47 - Descaling process and using citric acid in coffee machines 42:10 - The impact of descaling on coffee machines, and the importance of flow in commercial machines 50:38 - Discussion on flow meters, water chemistry, and machine maintenance 59:01 - Discussion on machine safety, design, and maintenance 1:07:26 - Importance of proper descaling and maintenance for espresso machines 1:15:50 - Discussion on water conservation and coffee flavor 1:24:13 - Insights on Decent Espresso machine and commercial use 1:32:38 - Using the Decent Espresso machine and transport mode 1:41:02 - Descaling and water pathways maintenance 1:49:25 - Discussion on citric acid concentration, preventive maintenance, and user awareness