Fans of aromatic coffee will be extremely disappointed if their faithful assistant fails. This, of course, is about a coffee machine (coffee maker). Any repair is an unpleasant procedure and in order to avoid it, it is necessary to properly operate the equipment and carry out scheduled maintenance work to maintain the device in good condition.
If the motorist does not change the oil in the engine or gearbox, what will happen to his favorite car? That's right, a sad fate awaits him, no matter how high-quality oil is, he has a certain resource of work. All this can rightly be attributed to coffee machines from world famous brands such as Delonghi, Bosch or Saeco. To prevent an unpleasant situation from happening, periodically renew or replace the existing grease in these units.
How to replace silicone grease
It happens, so it is urgent to fix the thing you need, but there was no material for this at hand, what should I do? If we are talking about coffee machines, then you should not despair, since all lubricants are similar in composition to edible fats, in which case petrolatum is a quick and safe solution for your health.
It is enough to take a tube of petroleum jelly and a syringe, pump the contents of the tube into the syringe and apply it evenly on the treated areas. Here is such a simple and original way to get out of this situation.
Lubrication of moving parts of the coffee machine, its meaning
Important! In the coffee machine there are mechanical elements that are subject to wear and if they are not lubricated in time, they will fail, as the process of their operation is due to the influence of various loads and temperature conditions. In order for your device to always remain airtight and low noisy, and the moving parts work like a clock, you need to update their surfaces in the interface with a thin layer of lubricant. By following these simple lubrication procedures, you can significantly extend the life of your device.
What grease
First of all, we are talking about intensely rubbing partsthat are abundantly present in the brewing unit of your coffee machine. This part of the apparatus is easy to remove or remove from the body, then quickly enough it is possible to cover all its rubbing parts. If you have a machine gun, then you need to service the entire brewing group.
Attention! Observe basic safety precautions before starting work: the serviced device must be de-energized. And before the lubrication procedure, it is necessary to clean all surfaces from dust, coffee chips, old grease. An old rag is suitable for this.
Important! When lubricating the parts of the brewing unit or brewing group, it is necessary to apply the new material with a thin even layer, do not overdo it: a lot doesn’t mean good, since the surplus literally "will come out of all the cracks". And also do not forget to process rubber o-rings and grooves for them. We do the same for gears, rotating axles, and, of course, the drive shaft itself, then we process the guiding brewing chambers, having completed the lubrication process, we collect everything in the reverse order, not forgetting the o-rings and carefully put them in place. That's all, you coped with the maintenance of your favorite machine, without much effort.
Lubricants for coffee machines
If we figured out the procedure for applying the material, then this is a separate issue with what to lubricate the components of the food apparatus. Not all materials are suitable for this procedure.
Attention! Do not use materials that are intended for industrial units and machine components, this is dangerous, since with the smallest hit of such material in a coffee mug this can cause serious poisoning. And since coffee is very aromatic and rich in taste, the drink, you will not feel the admixture of hazardous substances.
Modern lubricants are divided into three classes or tolerances H1, H2, H3 in the NSF system. And it is deciphered as follows:
- Material intended for the lubrication of surfaces in the presence of indirect contact with food.
- When used in units without contact with food.
- The material can be used in machines in direct contact with food.
The tolerance parameter in the NSF system indicates the presence of substances that are harmful or life-threatening to humans.
Reference! Some well-known coffee machine manufacturers often complete their products with tubes of lubricant, which indicate the composition, name and detailed instructions for use are attached to it.
Brands of Food Greases for a Coffee Machine
OKS 1110 grease - multifunctional silicone grease, has an H1 tolerance in the NSF system and is often used to process coffee machine assemblies. Resistant to cold and hot water, alcohol-containing liquids and even acetone. It has a complex chemical composition, which includes silicone. On the market you can find delivery packages of various sizes from tube to barrels (180 kilograms).
Equally popular is the EFELE coffee machine grease, which has a similar H1 tolerance in the NSF system. The peculiarity of this material is that it can work without losing its properties at elevated temperatures (up to +160 degrees Celsius). It has high airtight properties and is resistant to most detergents. The volume of release of tubes of 10 grams for single use is very convenient.
And also in the market for lubricants for coffee machines there are products from such well-known brands BOSCH 311368, Delonghi, Foodlube.
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