I finally hit 200 shots on my $40 DeLonghi and it still pulls decent

Been keeping track since I got it used off Facebook Marketplace for 40 bucks. After 200 pulls, the steam wand gave out last week but the espresso part still works fine. Had to descale it twice already with just vinegar water. Anyone else tracking how many shots they get out of a cheap machine before it fully dies?

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jessicaw116d ago

Yeah I did the same thing with just vinegar water, ran it through the steam wand for like 15 minutes then let it sit another 15 before flushing with plain water. Honestly on a $40 machine I wouldn't stress the seals too much, by the time those go you'll probably be ready for an upgrade anyway.

karenm496d ago

That "steam wand gave out" part hits close to home, mine on a similar cheap machine got real weak after about 150 shots and now it barely makes any foam at all. I've been running straight water through the steam wand after each use but it still clogged up on me. How long did you run the vinegar descale for on yours, I'm worried about damaging the seals with too much.

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