The espresso machine trips the electrical system
As usual, you start making your coffee... only for your machine to trip the system. What could be the reasons behind this sudden power cut? With the help of this article, find out what may be causing this fault.
POTENTIAL CAUSES OF THIS FAULT:
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A problem at the circuit breaker
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A fault with your electrical outlet
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A fault with your machine's resistore
WARNING
Before working on your appliance, be sure to disconnect it from the electrical power supply.
Risk of electric shock.
If you take the time to run through hot water, with the machine empty, each morning before preparing your first espresso, this will clean out your machine's system and warm it up. You will thus be taking care of your appliance while enjoying better quality coffee.
A problem at the circuit breaker
Your circuit breaker may not be calibrated for the power of your appliance. This is a frequent problem, especially for first-time buyers. The circuit breaker amperage will then have to be changed.
A fault with your electrical outlet
The outlet into which you usually plug your espresso machine may be malfunctioning. To check this, simply plug in another appliance at this location. If the plugged-in appliance also trips, the problem lies with the outlet, which will need to be repaired or replaced.
A fault with your machine's resistore
It is possible that water may have seeped into the resistor, causing damage to it or generating a short circuit. To find out, take it apart and check each of the wires connecting the resistor to the machine using an ohmmeter: place one of the tester's probes onto the end of a connection (connector) and the other probe onto the resistor's casing. If a value greater than 0 is obtained, the resistor is out of order and will have to be replaced. If your coffee maker is still under warranty, do not perform this task yourself. Instead, leave it to the after-sales service at its place of purchase.
Purchase a resistor for your espresso machine
The number one enemy of your coffee maker is limescale, which blocks the water outlets and causes pump fatigue! Naturally present in water, limestone forms small crystals when heated to high temperatures. It is these small crystals that cause damage, wear out the seals and cause leaks.
If you wish to protect your coffee maker from damage caused by limescale, you must carry out a complete descale at least two to three times a year.Use a product intended specifically for this purpose, along with a detergent that will degrease and unclog the machine. There are some very effective two-in-one products available on the market.