De'Longhi Magnifica descaling options

Barr

Hi All

I'm just wondering what descaler to use in the above bean to cup machine.

The instruction book says to only use De'Longhi d. Is this my only option ?

If people are using De'Longhi descaler , where is the cheapest place to get this?

Thanks
Barr

P. Breathnach

I use a proprietary scaler from homestore + more, this one:http://www.homestoreandmore.ie/multiroom/descaler/invt/900930. No problems (yet!).

Barr

P. Breathnach wrote: »

I use a proprietary scaler from homestore + more, this one:http://www.homestoreandmore.ie/multiroom/descaler/invt/900930. No problems (yet!).

Looks a good price

The instruction books says not to use sulpamic or acetic based descalers .

Is the homestore either of the above?

P. Breathnach

Barr wrote: »

Looks a good price

The instruction books says not to use sulpamic or acetic based descalers .

Is the homestore either of the above?

I was aware that acetic acid was not to be used. I don't remember seeing advice not to use sulfamic acid.

In any event, this product is made for use with coffee machines (among other things). The active ingredient is glycolic acid.

0lddog

P. Breathnach wrote: »

I use a proprietary scaler from homestore + more, this one:http://www.homestoreandmore.ie/multiroom/descaler/invt/900930. No problems (yet!).

I'm wondering how it differs from

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HG-Descaler-Espresso-Coffee-Machines/dp/B00CWANDT6

0lddog

Per chance, yesterday I bought some Delonghi descaler ( Delonghi EcoDecalk ) for my machine.

A note on it says that it contains between 30% and 50% Lactic Acid

J_E

0lddog wrote: »

Per chance, yesterday I bought some Delonghi descaler ( Delonghi EcoDecalk ) for my machine.

A note on it says that it contains between 30% and 50% Lactic Acid

I have that myself, it seems the whole angle of that product is to be more ecologically aware and using a plant based descaling solution.

Barr

P. Breathnach wrote: »

I use a proprietary scaler from homestore + more, this one:http://www.homestoreandmore.ie/multiroom/descaler/invt/900930. No problems (yet!).

I have just bought this and was reading the back of the bottle.


It says that its not to be used on expresso machines.


Does this mean it would be unsuitable for the De'Longhi Magnifica. Would that be classed an expresso machine

beardybrewer

This is what I use. 99p at Dunnes near the laundry section. Stir in to cold water, run it through and let it sit in the pot for 20 mins, rinse and wipe clean. I usually then run plain water through twice. Any residue will merely make the water a bit softer.

http://www.msodistributing.com/soda_crystals.html#How_to_use_Dri-Pak_Soda_Crystals

P. Breathnach

Barr wrote: »

I have just bought this and was reading the back of the bottle.


It says that its not to be used on expresso machines.


Does this mean it would be unsuitable for the De'Longhi Magnifica. Would that be classed an expresso machine

Thanks for the heads-up; I had missed that.

I have been using it for more than a year, and the machine is working fine, and I am still alive. But I will now seek out another product.

Apologies to all for my oversight.

gizmo555

For my De Longhi Magnifica I use Electrolux Universal Descaler, which comes in a 1 litre bottle and I use 100ml diluted with 1 litre of water per descaling.

I bought it in Kenilworth Electrical, who are De Longhi service agents.

Barr

beardybrewer wrote: »

This is what I use. 99p at Dunnes near the laundry section. Stir in to cold water, run it through and let it sit in the pot for 20 mins, rinse and wipe clean. I usually then run plain water through twice. Any residue will merely make the water a bit softer.

http://www.msodistributing.com/soda_crystals.html#How_to_use_Dri-Pak_Soda_Crystals

I ended up buying HG Descaler for Espresso and Coffee Pod Machines before I saw this.

It says it is suitable with De Longhi machines so happy enough it should do the job.

opencurtin

Im using the HG Coffee machine descaler with the yellow label on it, its for my De Longhi Magnifica, it says citric acid on the bottle I hope it doesn't mess up the machine ... has anyone else tried this ?