Thanks for this! I was almost at the point of ordering a pump. But after taking apart the float valve and that "this fellow" part, i tested the flow after taking that off and it was normal flow. I let it soak in vinegar solution, washed and blew it out in case there was blockage. Everything works now. Thank you again Chris!
Bless your heart, your video has solved our problem! We were having trouble with our BES870XL - with pressure at the group head, resulting in incomplete shots and poor crema, and the hot water spout was steaming, spurting and causing a real mess. I replaced a lot of parts - pump, safety valve, solenoid - and we were still no better off. After watching your video I took the machine apart again (I'm an expert now) and found and removed this filter. I put it in a mason jar with 100% Simple Green and immersed that in an ultrasonic cleaner for half an hour at 40ºC. Afterwards it was rinse, blow out with compressed air, repeat - about 5 times - and reinstall. Having made the other repairs I though this one was worth trying and I was hoping for the best but not expecting much. Lo and behold, everything is as new. Thank you so much!
Replaced valve and pump then stumbled on your video. I was so close to quitting and buying another breville but thankfully ur video saved me a lot of money.
Thank you for your very good video showing the problem with the BES860. My daughter asked me if I would look at her unit which would not indicate pressure or give a coffee. Like you I suspected either the pump or solenoid. However as these are reasonably expensive and may not give a solution I eventually found your video. 10 minutes later the problem was solved. I actually reverse flushed the filter and now the unit is working well. Up until this stage I had dismantled the unit 5 times with no success. Yes I am retired. Tony
Thank you for this! We were getting very little pressure, a teeny bit of steam, a drip of hot water. Obviously we were not enjoying a nice hot espresso for the last few days. Came across your video, and went through the trouble of soaking the solenoid valves in vinegar overnight, didn’t do the trick. So clear the valves were not the problem. Then I took out the online filter - BINGO! Machine works again! You are a lifesaver! Can I send you a bag of beans?
Thanks Chris, I am glad I found your video. After changing the pump, the issue still occured, then I looked into your solution and found it was the problem. After cleaning the part, I can enjoy again a nice cup of coffee. Thanks again. Best.
thanks Chris, this video saved my coffee machine as well. Tips for troubleshooting: (got it from home-barista forum) Do a run with just the rubber cleaning inlet to see if you get any pressure (I got almost 0) Let water run without gasket under to see how the water flow is (compare to video here when ppl do an empty run before making a coffee) See if the plain hot water flow is slow as well (compare to friend machine or video on YT) Cleaned my filter out with toothpick and banging it on the kitchen counter.
Thank-you!! This video was really helpful and our inline filter was indeed blocked and the cause of low pressure. My husband was able to blow out the blockage. (I think he used his compressor for that.) The trickiest part was taking the rear cover off. It is clipped in and took a few goes to get it off.
Loved your video, but most of all your honesty, before you found that blocked valve you changed that solonoide, you won't get many people telling you that your a 100% man, people need more honest men like you fixing machines love it all kind regards colin from croydon surrey England 👍 👍 ❤
Thank you so much for this. I also replaced the pump then when it didn’t fix it found your video and exact same issue. This inline filter was almost completely blocked. Tested and all good now.
Thank you for this video. I wasn't getting any pressure until about 30 seconds of pouring the shot. I knew that the pump was working because of that pressure. My water spout also was coming out but very little and the water was splattering everywhere. I took off the tank and the back panel of the machine and saw the inline filter clogged (the one referred in this video). I couldn't find any replacement part and so I decided to clean it. I used an air can that has a straw (the type used to air out dust in electronics) and ran water through it until the water flow was good. The ties are important, use new ties. I couldn't get all the muck completely out, only about 80% of it. That is the cheapest solution. It worked like a charm. I hope this helps someone out.
Thank you, this video and your comment specifically helped me out! I had the same problem exactly! The filter looked fine, it was a Hail Mary pass as I was desperate to fix this issue. It worked. Thank you SO much.
Thanks for making this post, I took it apart and fixed my machine! I used a little flosser thing to clean it pretty well. Gonna order an extra part now for the future!
@@mikeamiri4794 SP0001461, You can also just clean the filter. It'll be blocked up by Charcoal, I used a reusable flosser thing and cleaned it up pretty decently. Prime reason to soak your water filters before installing them.
THANKS!!! I ALMOST BOUGHT A NEW MACHINE . Had my breville for 3 years thought it was time to retire it. I had low water and no pressure, so I pulled the filter like your said. I BLEW THRU IT USING MY MOUTH.... TOTALLY BLOCKED!!! I removed it and busted it open -- iT wouldn't come open otherwise ... the SCREEN WAS TOTALLY BLOCKED WITH SOME FIBERS -- BLACK GUNK.
Great info! Your video really helped me identify and fix the inline water filter issue. Was able to take it off and back flush it (used a water pic)…especially since Breville doesn’t seem to make replacement parts (from my search).
@@frederickguesneau8601 There are some on eBay but I found one at spares.bigwarehouse.com.au which I had used before for some parts. The part for my model was not available but I checked other models and found one that looked the same. When it finally arrived I compared the two and it was identical. This was their description. Good luck. 1 x WATER FILTER ASSY 8208 PRE TANK This part Suits Model:BES860 (PN:1674247)
@@aw4296 Thanks Arthur. I called Breville again and they were finally able to order part # SP0001461. If this doesn't work, I will order via your recommended website. Thanks!!!
Thank you a million. I'm one more person you've helped with this video! My inline filter was gunked up beyond imagination. Got a new filter off a parted broken machine. Cheers
Nice. I didn't think of drilling through it. I cut it in half, cleaned it and glued it back together. I think at least one person who replied to this video was able to find a replacement part but I guess it's not essential, probably just extends the life of other parts as they get less dirt.
@@fabriziosanabria5414 I also took this little video of the filter after I cut it in half. I glued it back together with a 2 pack glue (Araldite). ruclips.net/video/lxFlKTBczbo/видео.html
@@fabriziosanabria5414 - I could see black debris inside with a light. I tried to blow thru the filter and you could tell it was blocked. Decided to drill thru it. If tnook I was going to remove it.
i took mine out and forgot to pay attention to which way it was facing. Was the dirty side on the water side? and what did you use to cut it open im having troubles.
Shane Jowitt yes dirty side is water side as that’s the water entry point so debris collects on that side. I used a small Dremel cutting tool and made a fine slice, it’s not pretty but cuts it open, inside is a small metal filter, this is clogged from dust entering the water fill tank, then with super glue and baking Soda reglued it all back together, zip tie and Your water pressure is back to normal, like a new machine. I would recommend then getting hold of Breville and seeing if spare filters are available to purchase, and getting spares. I’m currently about todo this. How many of these machines get thrown out over what could be a $1 filter..?
@@zarmak2511 - Not sure if you will ever read this, but were you able to find the inlet water filter for this machine? And if so, where? I have NO water coming out of the machine...have done everything I can do and still nothing. Have washed this filter a few times, but still no water.
Meme Meme That’s the filter that I cut open, you need to cut it open and clean it or get a new one, my warranty was out by a couple of yrs so it’s was try and fix it or bin the machine, you may have a pump that not working,?
@@zarmak2511 YAY...you wrote back! I have the BES 860XL. It's one 9 years old, but I don't t think I've used it more than 20 times for espressos (I have a Nespresso) and used the machine mostly for steaming milk (stupid I know). Replaced the pump...that wasn't it, so put the old pump back in again. My husband washed all the tubes inside, including the filter, but he only rinsed it...didn't do an extensive clean like you did. Where did you cut on the filter. That particular part looks like a top (the toy) to me...is there a filter inside of it? I tried looking for the part to purchase - Water filter Assy - SP0013624 - but it's no longer available. Thank you for being nice enough to respond.
Thank you so much. I had no pressure. I thought I would need to replace a solenoid or the pump. I cleaned the filter and it all works like a gem. Thanks again
I am wondering if this could also be the cause of the issue that I'm having with my machine? The coffee is extracting too fast, even grinding At the finest setting the pressure needle wont risee above 1/4 of the gauge. I would appreciate your input thank u
Hi . thank you for your video. My coffee maker is a Breville model BES870XL/B unfortunately the pressure does not rise. The gauge is working. The pump worked by taking out an output pipe from it and turning it on, and it had a good output pressure. All the pipes are clean, and I cleaned them twice with special tablets. The steam works and there is no problem. I still could not find the problem. If I find it, I have the possibility to repair it. I have two guesses, one is the external stream ring and casket and the other is the solenoid valve. In the first case, the device has no leaks at all, neither internal nor external pipes. Thank you for your advice in advance
I have another unit - Barista Express-BES870XL- the water coming out of the wand just stopped. I don’t hear the motor any more that controlled the water distribution from the wand. The motor is working that sends the water through the coffee grounds. Can you tell me what is wrong with my unit? Where can I get it repaired? Where can I get the parts? Texas
Super helpful, thank you @Chris Melin. I have the BES920xl (the dual boiler), and this video and the comment thread even moreso helped me troubleshoot the problem. I had done all sorts of work (symptom is very low flow from group head, but regular flow from hot water and steam wand, descale indicator always was on). Your comments led me to pull apart the solenoid, and sure enough there was a piece of a degraded o ring wedged in the outlet aperture of the valve ... and it all works great now!
Hi, I think I have similar issue to you. Hot water spout work fine and so does steam. Does that mean pump is ok? However no pressure at group head. Even with blind disc inserted there is no pressure on the dial after 50s. I sometimes hear gurgling. The solenoid looks in good condition. However I can see some water on top of the valve that sits above the pump itself .. could this be due to a block?
I have a Duo-Temp Unit. I have around 1.5 cups of water coming out of the unit that goes through the coffee grounds. Normally it’s supposed to be around 1.5 oz (shot glass). Why is there so much water coming out? Any suggestions? Where can I order the replacement part? Thanks again. Texas
Hello, many thanks for your very informative video. I have the low pressure problem in my Sage Barista Express. The pressure briefly goes up to the bottom end of the "espresso range" but then immediately drops down into the 'pre infusion' range until the water stops. It makes a full double espresso. It does the same thing on a single espresso. I have tried replacing the solenoid valve block and also cleaned out the little in line filer as you showed in your video but the problem is still happening. What would you suggest I try next? Many thanks!
I just cleaned water filter and start working, repair store sold me pump and wasnt working ,The test for the pump is not accurate, in my case was flow little bit , but was the water filter or you call inner filter, thanks for the video
Hi Chris :) Great video and so informative how you pointed out what every part is called! I too have this exact machine (BES860XL) and am getting ZERO pressure readouts...….. The needle does NOT even budge! Let me start at the beginning really fast. I bought this unit second hand recently and could not get it to dispense water either for espresso or to make steam for milk...….Although it heated up fine and all the right sounds were being made by the machine (like trying to draw up the water out of the tank), still, NO WATER ever came out the grouphead after like 30 40 seconds of running it. Also when I switched to "froth" mode, it tried to suck and made the clanking noise, but still no water or steam. So I took it apart (love taking things apart LOL) and figured it must be a clogged water line since it sounded like the pump was trying to work. I decided maybe its clogged with calcium buildup, or maybe it just needs to be primed..... In any case, I used a giant syringe (like a turkey baster) and had to put some muscle into it in order to force water into the tube (the one that feeds from the water tank). I suctioned my syringe back and force with no luck and then something finally gave way and I was able to get water to flow from my giant syringe into the tube and into the machine. Then I added an extension to the short water tank tube and placed it into a separate cup of water and turned on the machine- IT WORKED and water flowed to make coffee and also to steam!!!! Beige colored water and some sentiment came out but I was thrilled. **** My question is, do you think that whatever was clogging my water lines is now pushed into that inline filter you removed in your video? Would running a bunch of vinegar through it fix this issue or do I have to open this unit up again and remove the inline filter? It does make espresso and all, but there is also ZERO pressure readout as it is making the espresso. I know it can taste better than it does now. Please advise you opinion :) Thanks, Nicole
Hi Nicole, it doesn't sound like an inline filter block now that you have water flowing and could be a pressure leak elsewhere. To diagnose if the inline filter is the problem you can remove it re-connect the water pipes without it installed - this is how it is shown in the video. Then at least you'll know if that's the problem or if there is a pressure leak elsewhere. I imagine it may be a pressure leak elsewhere and you could start by checking the small rubber o-rings on each of the teflon water tubes. Sounds like the pump is OK since you get water and steam, so if it's not the pipes, then it may be the over pressure value or the solenoid that need replacement. I bought the solenoid block from Breville for about $140. I had to call and order over the phone as it is not readily available online. Good luck!
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks so much for your reply! Actually there was no problem with the pressure gauge after all...….. I thought it was broken because it failed to move during the "pressure test" that the Breville guy had me perform while I was on the phone with him. Yesterday, my new filters arrived (I bought my machine second hand and it only included the 2 cup sized, single wall filter)….so this AM I used the single cup sized, dual-walled filter & brand NEW COFFEE BEANS and I got a big crema on top and the pressure gauge magically came to life!!! I was so happy :) Before, when I used the older beans and the 2 cup, single walled filter the coffee came out black with no crema- so I can only assume the "broken" pressure gauge was due to my inexperience in choosing good beans, grind amount, grind fineness, filter size. Thanks again!! nicole
Thought I would ask the advice of others who have gone through this first before going into disassembly diagnosis of my 870 XL. The key info being my pressure and water pouring the shot is great but steam wand and hot water just dribbles out. Any ideas I should try first?
Wow. Thanks more making this. All I had to do was clean out that little filter and the machine works like new. Kind of stupid to bury such an important little guy so deep in the machine
My water is going into the big cylinder fine (steam and hot water via wand is okay) but not a single drip of water comes out where the coffee is meant to go. Suggestions?
Hard to say. Clean your group head for a a start and work back from there to the water source. Try the cleaning function too - turn off, then hold the one and two cup button downs and press the power button - the cleaning cycle takes about 5 minutes. Sounds like boiler/thermoblock is OK given you can get steam but if you live in an area with hard water, you may need to descale the machine. Other options, bypass the inline filter to check this is not the problem or try to clean the flow metre (I've never done the latter). Check all the pipes are in good working order (see this video for help: ruclips.net/video/3KBRrLc21lA/видео.html&ab_channel=Aju%27sCafe Replacing water tubes and seals is quite cheap and easy. If you do this, suggest you also replace the over pressure value. This is something that will improve old machines so worth doing. It's also quite easy. Buy o-rings and valve/tubes online, eg: www.ebay.com.au/itm/176281188558?itmmeta=01HTRZ1ZM9FGAZC959E7171G7P&hash=item290b2d78ce:g:IxIAAOSwHi5leoEr&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8MQSbYyo4CqSb90XmWz1HhzFDWoqfy3vlV%2BaYjIwXf57tn1GoGBUBwvLUTcvpZzo26IMJZ%2BTHv0q5Rr%2FB5gB%2BuPIv4lSqce0odJQ4jA7wEulu4iPeLLvhO4J9ZEEtVOS7yh8oJ9Yf5eoDXPs4JRodwp05Zf2gPi90aZSct42v2euYswSFiOcd8OOVOy4sCzVMiMehVqHhTH%2B8xUyACuM%2FjHHF3dMBhs%2BmVP%2FyPlPvMU2uHDCxSLkOhvcM%2F3GDh2TglfLvEkHfhjWo1xdpVFvyUjC551FYNXjK0S0lNIU75A5UmwVj98Mm8TgGESmhQr0HQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR576h5_WYw and www.ebay.com.au/itm/385066782277?itmmeta=01HTRZ47FP5HX2WE1MKH52ERGZ&hash=item59a7c4ce45:g:A~wAAOSwJxxlqKL7&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4MGOx9yr5HpOAjJXR10phYRP1jpIM1GKTV93nvGWh6G6BBrGd66oGIImjL8TPt3lmw6aaZUtDWVcQrQAUT0IbXdcKX8olnSmkhMyMkGNIW0OYnMrcYt9QuVn487VrVH8WBQJlT%2ByXKDhjzW0MUQDrAPSo8fj%2Fh%2Fshb%2Fu%2FLPXGHX6bOyc9TcEcioN9dURHyOr47OCmFo0oBedn%2FbZIYEolNybgcIYuOPedmAXR5e9icPGSgNl3b63ggSNQo%2Bo4Hpn1PFwdgQ4b4gOmTy23qeJXpisjvIIu%2Bi1nHyOPjxBPqsx%7Ctkp%3ABFBM9veQn9Zj
Hi, i have the exact same machine but i bought it at a flymarket and i also have no pressure , and when i push the button for coffee i notice that the water not filling the cup but instead the water poors out of the bottom of the machine? I already open the machine and checked the pomp and it works. The same thing happens when i open the steam (water poors out of the bodem of the machine) ? Any suggestions ???? if i remove the water reservoir and then when you push for steam or coffie there is no water coming out.... when is use steam then i get some steam but also notice water that poors out of the bodem inside the machine ???
It is normal for waste water to go out of the bottom for every cup, so this in itself is not the problem but I suspect there is a blockage elsewhere or a solenoid failure. This video by someone else on RUclips explains it well: ruclips.net/video/9lMw6ooiqPI/видео.html The quick fix might be to simply decalc the machine and you will see suggestions online such as warm water in the reservoir with decalc solution, citric acid solution or even vinegar - which after you've solved your problem you need to flush well to get rid of this. The fewer chemicals the better in my view. Based on what you say, perhaps 3 available courses of action. 1) Check all the teflon water tubes to see if you can see a blockage in them. The can all be removed and re-inserted fairly easily (don't lose the clips or the o-rings). If the o-rings have perished, then you may need to replace these as the pressure/water can leak out. 2) If the teflon tubes are OK, the blockage could be within the thermoblock (ie the boiler). The thermoblock is solid aluminium with a concentrically curled stainless steel tube in it for the water to travel in. The only way to unblock this is by forcing a solution through it to push a blockage out. 3) If the theromoblock is OK, that is, water runs through it, then the problem may be with the 3 way solenoid. The solenoid valve should change to allow water/steam to travel in the right direction. Again, see this ruclips.net/video/9lMw6ooiqPI/видео.html If the solenoid is not working then it could be stuck in the position to let the water go down the waste pipe where it collects in the drip tray at the bottom of the machine. There are some people out there that know how to test and fix the solenoid but I'm not one of them. I did take mine apart to clean it but I have no idea how to test the magnets. The solenoid is sold as a whole assembly so you replace the magnets and both valves. I bought mine from Breville for about $145 from memory and I had to call them and order over the phone. This was in Australia. Good luck.
@@chrismelin6337 I unpluged the plastic tube just next to the left selenoit (right from the selenoit) short plastic tube... And when i pres the button for 1 coffee there is no water coming out of this tube.. Its not pluged or so because i unpluged the tube and blow in to it and air came out of the other side.....The pump works fine because i did the same thing that you do ,unpluged the same plastic tube on 1 side and the water shoots out the other side. so i think its the right selenoit that its broker ?
@@jimmysrandomness mmm... Could be. Or could be blockage in the thermoblock but less likely.I presume the tube you removed is the waste tube that goes into the diffuser. So where does the water come out that you mentioned earlier? As I thought that would be waste water coming down the normal path through the plastic diffuser box.
@@chrismelin6337 its the right short tube from the left selenoit that go into the Expresso.. i unplugged and no water Comes into this tube.. i think its go into the thermocoil down to the right selenoit and from there i think 1or 2 valve ar closed
@@jimmysrandomness perhaps you need to remove the thermoblock and clean this. With that tube disconnected I think water should pour out when you try to pour a shot
First off...this is EXACTLY what has gone wrong on two machines for me. For those asking how to clean that little filter - its pretty easy. First (and this is sort of gross), put the clean end into some water, and suck on the clogged end until a little water moves through. Then just bang the dirty filter side down on a counter top for a bit. Coffee bits and debris will slowly start coming out. Repeat a few times and boom - its clean. I do not recommend cutting it open and trying to glue it shut - no need for that. You will need a couple of small zip ties to put it all back in when you are finished - so find a couple. It's an easy fix.
Hi Chris, thanks for all your material about Breville Espresso Machines! It is really great!! I have Breville BES860XL Barista Express Espresso Machine with Grinder and once a plug the machine and I turn it on I got a tripping breaker. Any suggestion? Thanks!
Hi! I just bought this same model from Goodwill and I took out the inline filter and still there is no suction. My pump is vibrating/buzzing when I push the 1 cup button but there is not water anywhere in any of the pipes in the back and pressure meter on the front doesn’t move. I tried using a syringe to push water through water tank pipe but it is met with pressure and won’t go past the flow meter. I also tried blowing into the tube when it’s full of water but no matter how hard I blow it can’t push the water through. Tips? Thanks
Have you tried disconnecting the water pipe from the boiler and then running a cup to see if it makes it's way through the pump? If not, then problem is likely a blockage in pump, flow meter or pipes/filter between tank and pump. You could remove the filter in the tank temporarily just to eliminate that as a cause, but that is unlikely to cause an issue
Thanks for that, I have replaced the group head seal with a brand new one on the same machine, its fitted correctly and firmly, still water spurting out from the handle cup especially at the beginning then it stops spurting , any idea what could be the problems please ?
That does sound like a bad seal. I presume you mean the water comes out the top of the portafilter. While you are fiddling, you can also remove the screen on the group head and clean are re-install this. This is only one screw, so rather simple (see upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Grouphead.jpg/220px-Grouphead.jpg ). If you have installed the seal well and it is the correct size, this should eliminate this problem. This made sound obvious, but the basket needs to be in the portafilter. You could also try winding the grind size down so the water can more easily flow through the portafilter and basket. Remember to adjust the grind size while you are grinding.
Hello, there is a fix for low water temperature? Even at the highest setting, the brew temp is under 190° and the shots are very sour and astringent. What to do to reach 200°? Thanks!
Sorry Schiaucu, I haven't encourtered that problem. The thermostat might be the culprit and this sits on top of the thermoblock. Hard to diagnose unless you replace: eg: spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=64928_68652_68653&products_id=1674317
Hi Chris sounds like you are a wizard with these things hahahah OK for one more OK done all the test all works good but no coffee so steamer work water works all hot but no pressure and no coffee am I right in thinkng it's the actuater and how much is one and where can I buy one from The actuater is the switch over from water going to hot water to the coffee part I think????? Hope u don't mind help One more person out Thanks for your time people
Thanks for these videos, excellent explained! Mine is an Infuser 840XL, and I have very low pressure, the water is coming out from the head but after 10-15 seconds and low debit. Also, when I turn on the machine, I have a humming (muffled, not sure how to explain it) sound (before it was louder). I did a pressure test with the cleaning disk wrapped in plastic foil, and I see the gauge moving for a few seconds. I removed the inline filter and clean it, and water is flowing without any problems. Also, I found a spring in the hose between the water tank and the inline filter, is it normal? If the pump is broken, can I still get water through the head?
Hi Doru. Hard to diagnose. I think you could try testing the pump while it is in the machine. If you disconnect the teflon pipe that goes from the top of the over pressure valve from the bioler (disconnect from boiler - see number 1 in this diagram wiki.jmehan.com/display/KNOW/Breville+Barista+Repair?preview=/21135518/21135521/IMG_3757.jpg ) you can then try to run a cup and see that you are getting water from the pump (you can direct the water into a cup or any other container). If you do this and there is no problem, the issue could be in your boiler (thermoblock in your model I think?) or more commonly, the solenoid valve assembly - in which case, probably easier to replace it. If you don't get enough water in your cup, then you know the problem is between the over pressure vale and the tank, which narrows it. The most common issue is the the pump, which you can replace but you can also try bypassing the inline filter. Suggest you remove the filter in the tank while testing too to eliminate this as a cause. Good luck!
@@MIPSAustralia Thanks for the diagram! I will do the test, do I need to remove the power wire from the boiler when I do this test? Is there a danger to run the boiler without water?
I changed the water pump and it look good now, pressure is back. My only concern is that the new pump is a different model, it was advertised as Breville 810/840 model by the distributor (Canadian). The original one not working is Model EF Type EFP5 52W versus new pump Model EFM Type EP5FM 46W. I have another Breville model BRE800ESXL "Duo-Temp" that I used as backup until now, and this one is using thermoblock to heat the water. The issue with this machine is that is not always heating , I get a first espresso hot, then it stays in heating mode, but next shots are all cold. I have to stop and start the machine, sometimes multiple times to get again a hot shot. Do you think it's an issue with the thermoblock or maybe an electrical contact?
Hiya, when you had this issue, did you only experience low/no pressure from the group head? Were the steam wand / hot water dispenser working? Reason I ask is Ive got an 870XL right now with ZERO water coming out of the group head, but the steam wand works, as does the hot water dispenser (and it is also hot).
Actually is possible to remove almost all gunk from inside. Flush it in contra flow under the tap. Then you can soaked in vinegar for 15 min. Then flush it again. Put short rubber pipe on clean side and tapping on the sink rotating the filter. Gunk become loose so you can flush it out. Use vinegar again if needed. Repeat procedure till happy with results. Other option is buy new one somewhere. Or delete it.
Where did you buy the part or do you have a part number? Mine does not have enough pressure even running 50/50 water vinegar for decalciuming. It kinda jumps occasionally and looses pressure almost like something is blocking or clogging. Steam works strong. I think that part you are showing is what i need. Thanks in advance
I called Breville and they mailed it to me. No charge for postage. From memory, I think the solenoid assembly was about 148 dollars. The pump, which I didn't really need to replace I bought on eBay. You could try bypassing the little filter near the tank to test if that is the problem. I cut the mini filter in half, cleaned it then glued it back together. Your problem sounds similar to mine.
Thank you for taking time responding. How do I determine if i need solenoid? The pressure is really good for steam just not enough for espresso seems like. Maybe calcium along the way clogging, i took apart today and one spot there seems like a small leak on the right small tube going into espresso area. O ring needed. Maybe air leak will make low pressure. I guess what i am trying to say is pump is good but I dont know how to diagnose solenoid. Will go further today. Thank you
@@palpalich6261 Sorry for slow response. I posted a couple of other videos that may help. In truth, I'm unsure how to diagnose the solenoid. I expect shops install a spare to check. I would disassemble the main parts of the assembly to check the seals between them. If you don't find a broken seal, like what happened to me, you could pull the solenoids apart as per this video: ruclips.net/video/Flv1PoA4fDw/видео.html The problem I had was the blockage of the inline filter near the tank, this little video shows the blocked filter after removal: ruclips.net/video/lxFlKTBczbo/видео.html
@@johnny55b from memory it was quite a strong flow from the tiny Teflon pipe. I think it might have filled a glass in less than 20 seconds. I recall there was enough water pressure to swirl the water as the glass filled.
thanks for your video. I have the same problem with Breville BES900. But It's difficult to find this part in BES900, its so complicated. Could you give me some advice. (I also do OPV adjustment, too, but it did not work). thanks.
Hi thanks for the video, subscribed. I hope you can help. My machine is pumping normally, and heating normally but no water comes out my brew head, nor does steam comes out the steam wand. Also I don't see water going into tray on the bottom. What should I check first?
I'd check the pump first. If you disconnect the tube as shown in the video you can test the pump. You say it is pumping ok, so if this ok, then the problem could be a blockage in the small pipes, remove and check the one leading from the over pressure valve to the boiler. Recheck. You can bypass the online filter I refer to in the video easily. In fact, I no longer have this filter in my machine as the water quality here is so good. Recheck. Failing this, Problem could be the boiler, you can remove and flush this too. Good luck.
@@chrismelin6337 this machine i have sat in storage for more than a year, im hoping its something simple like a clogged line. I'll look at your video again to see what the parts I should be looking at.
G'day Chris. Mine has no pressure to push the water through the coffee, but the water does come out. However, after trying many times (5-10), it will eventually work. Your thoughts on the possible cause would be much appreciated. Cheers. Yong
Since you get water, sounds like the pump is OK and no blockages. Might be a pressure leak. And given it does work after 5-10 tries this leads me to think that once it's hot and everything has expanded, the pressure is contained. I'd start by disconnecting your Teflon water hoses and checking the little O-rings. Failing that the solenoid could be the problem. If the steam works, this might not be the case but could still could be. I had a similar problem with my own and it turned out to be the inline filter, so I think that is worth looking at too. I was surprised that a blockage here could affect the machine so much and occurred given the high quality of water in Melbourne. Good luck.
Thanks for sharing this great insight! I'm trying to see if the filter is the problem in my machine as I replaced the pump and the needle still didn't move. I'm trying to connect directly from the tank to the flowmeter but the tube is not long enough. How did you detach the flowmeter from the base?
From memory I think I just levered it off with a screwdriver. I think it's a small plastic plug in a hole pinning to the base and it should flex enough for you to force it on and off albeit with the risk that the old plastic may break. Good luck
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks! I'm actually thinking of drilling a hole like someone else pointed out. However, when looking through the filter against the light I don't see any funky stuff like the one you showed on your other short video. Where else should I look for leaks? Everything seems fine. How would you know if the solenoid is the problem?
@@fabriziosanabria5414 I think the teflon tubes and their little o-ring seals are the easy places to check if there is a pressure leak. With the solenoid, I think the diagnosis is to remove the assembly and replace with a working one... not very helpful if you don't have one. I don't know any other way but I saw some more advanced videos on RUclips for people that test the solenoid with electrical current - that's beyond my skills.
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks Chris! I'll start with the tubes check and then drilling the hole. Ordering a new solenoid takes like two months, so not sure if it's worth the wait. Thanks for all your help!
This is my second Keurig Coffee Brewer. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first one lasted 6 years. It worked beautifully until the day it didn't. It was hard to go back to the drip coffee for a couple of days while I waited on my Keurig to get here. There is a huge difference in the taste. Keurig makes a really good cup of coffee. This new one is a little different from my old one. I find putting the water filter in was easier than on the old one. Attaching the water reservoir was also a little different but once I figured it out, it too was easier. This new one has the auto off feature but is not programmable like the old one. Only three cup sizes instead of four. The odd thing for me was how much lighter in weight this one is compared to my old one. More plastic and much less metal in the construction of this one. The price is so much less than the original Keurig that I bought and the coffee tastes the same so all in all I am satisfied.
There was very little water coming through and no pressure, however, steam worked oddly. The machine I have does not have a separate hot water dispenser, just the main shower head.
The pump I bought on eBay. There was quite a few suppliers. The solenoid assembly I had to call Breville and pay over the phone. I’m Im in Australia. I never replaced the inline filter and in the end bypassed it as the quality of tap water is so good here I think it was rather useless.
Hi, Got a BES870 used and sold as condition unknown in an auction. Initially no water flowed at all. Put a straw in the water inlet aperture and sucked and got some water flow but not much. Also tried that technique of removing and replacing the reservoir quickly with the machine on and hot water in the water tank. This seemed to affect the noise the pump made at times, as if something was improving, and the occasional drip from the water outlet did drip more, but I couldn't get beyond that stage despite a few hours of trying. I also notice a lot of water collects in the tray area, presumably from the outlet inside the machine or diffuser. Pretty expensive round here to get the machine checked and diagnosed, and then the repair cost on top of that. Does it sound like it could be a really bad air lock or maybe something else given that quite a lot of water after 2 hours of trying with the straw accumulated in the tray? Also, I can't get the rear cover off -- there are 5 screws at the back on the side but just 1 instead of 3 on the horizontal part of the rear cover. I have tried some force to unclip it but the unclipping at the top does not seem to release the panel so I can remove it. I wonder if there are other screws somewhere to release the back cover that the reservoir slips to? Videos on YT show 3 screws at the back, mine has just 1.
Not sure why the back won't come off. The plastic does flex quite a bit. I found some water damage had rusted screws in place on the bottom section of my model and so I had to drill these out. Keep fiddling, I think you'll get it off. There are quite a few videos that show this, so search around again for another one. You need to take the top off too and disconnect the cables that join the top. When you do get it off, to test the pump, disconnect the teflon water tube that connects into the top of the boiler and temporarily direct it into a cup (you can see I point this out in the video at one point). Then turn the machine on and try to pour a shot. This should diagnose if the problem is the pump or potentially earlier, eg water flow meter or tank-to-pump filter, as it was in my case. To make the machine run, you need to connect the electrics for the top again, otherwise it doesn't function - I think that's just a safety thing to ensure it is properly earthed. Good luck.
@@chrismelin6337 Thank you very much for the reply. Mine only has the one screw where most videos show 3 near the water outlet. I was not able to get the rear cover off. But I managed to access that notorious tube that gets clogged and it was solidly clogged, so all my air lock stuff was doomed to fail! I soaked it in citric acid and carefully pierced the solid blocks at both ends with a sharp needle and unwound paper clip. Took many hours. I had to get the tube in and out via just the top cover removed. very fiddly and I had to suspend the clips on cotton in case they fell in! I just couldn't get that back cover off, it definitely felt screwed in somewhere else and I couldn't risk breaking the panel. It was quite a 'mare. When I put the cleaned tube back in, the machine behaved exactly as before - no improvement. It wasn't until I had the idea to put a strong solution of citric acid in the tank and run the machine briefly several times over a few hours that it all changed. The machine started to work after an hour or two of the citric acid circulating and I now get fab coffee out of it. I was absolutely gutted when it didn't work after I put the unclogged tube back in because the repair shop wanted a lot of money to fix it. But a happy ending thanks to the citric acid after refitting the tube and some careful (almost surgical) access through the top cover! :-)
@@daniangel4715 Thanks, under the machine there are 2 screws next to the feet at each end. When I unscrewed them (one does not come out fully anyway) it still seemed likely that the panel would break if I tried to remove it. But perhaps a lot of courage is necessary!
Thanks for the video. I confirmed I have the exact same issue; the in-line filter was plugged. I contacted Breville and the CS person says he can't locate the part number for the in-line filter and wants me to send the whole machine back!!! Can anyone help me locate the part # and place to order? I am in the USA
I just cut it in half, cleaned it and glued it back together with a two-pack adhesive. You might be able to get a similar generic part elsewhere. GoodLuck.
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks! I called Breville again and was finally able to get help. www.ereplacementparts.com part number is SP0013624 but it is discontinued. They are sending me the part # SP0001461 but stated that it is not sure it will work! If not, I will try to do what you did. Thanks Chris Melin
@@frederickguesneau8601 HI, I'm trying to get that part but when I search for SP0001461 nothing that resembles the filter shows up. Could you please see if that's the number. Thanks!
@@fabriziosanabria5414 The part #SP0001461 worked and is accurate. The issue may be that I got the part from Breville; not ereplacementparts.com. I recommend you call Breville.
What is the point of disassembly if there is no pressure but water still comes out? If water is coming out well but no pressure you still know that the pump works and there’s no blockage. That’s where I’m at. I still took it apart and no obvious reason yet as to why I have excellent water flow but the pressure is 0. Usually you could tell right about when it would start the extraction and on mine it just stops right before that point.
When I made this video I wanted to address the inline filter problem as that was my problem and I thought others would have the same issue. I had observed there are already much better produced videos online than mine that demonstrate the removal of other parts including the back and top. This is why I did not bother showing the disassembly from the very start. For example, see this video: ruclips.net/video/V-WCjDRRFFw/видео.html Best of luck with your own machine.
You may just have some air trapped in boiler. I have seen posts online about bleeding the machine to flush it out. Maybe just try running 5 out so cups to see if water eventually comes out? If your seals are good and you've reconnected the tubes correctly, not sure what else could be the problem.
Thanks for this! I was almost at the point of ordering a pump. But after taking apart the float valve and that "this fellow" part, i tested the flow after taking that off and it was normal flow. I let it soak in vinegar solution, washed and blew it out in case there was blockage. Everything works now. Thank you again Chris!
Hey mate, do you have the 860 or 870 xl ?
Bless your heart, your video has solved our problem! We were having trouble with our BES870XL - with pressure at the group head, resulting in incomplete shots and poor crema, and the hot water spout was steaming, spurting and causing a real mess. I replaced a lot of parts - pump, safety valve, solenoid - and we were still no better off. After watching your video I took the machine apart again (I'm an expert now) and found and removed this filter. I put it in a mason jar with 100% Simple Green and immersed that in an ultrasonic cleaner for half an hour at 40ºC. Afterwards it was rinse, blow out with compressed air, repeat - about 5 times - and reinstall. Having made the other repairs I though this one was worth trying and I was hoping for the best but not expecting much. Lo and behold, everything is as new. Thank you so much!
Replaced valve and pump then stumbled on your video. I was so close to quitting and buying another breville but thankfully ur video saved me a lot of money.
Thank you for your very good video showing the problem with the BES860. My daughter asked me if I would look at her unit which would not indicate pressure or give a coffee. Like you I suspected either the pump or solenoid. However as these are reasonably expensive and may not give a solution I eventually found your video. 10 minutes later the problem was solved. I actually reverse flushed the filter and now the unit is working well. Up until this stage I had dismantled the unit 5 times with no success. Yes I am retired. Tony
Thank you for this!
We were getting very little pressure, a teeny bit of steam, a drip of hot water. Obviously we were not enjoying a nice hot espresso for the last few days.
Came across your video, and went through the trouble of soaking the solenoid valves in vinegar overnight, didn’t do the trick. So clear the valves were not the problem.
Then I took out the online filter - BINGO!
Machine works again! You are a lifesaver!
Can I send you a bag of beans?
Thanks Chris, I am glad I found your video. After changing the pump, the issue still occured, then I looked into your solution and found it was the problem. After cleaning the part, I can enjoy again a nice cup of coffee. Thanks again. Best.
thanks Chris, this video saved my coffee machine as well.
Tips for troubleshooting: (got it from home-barista forum)
Do a run with just the rubber cleaning inlet to see if you get any pressure (I got almost 0)
Let water run without gasket under to see how the water flow is (compare to video here when ppl do an empty run before making a coffee)
See if the plain hot water flow is slow as well (compare to friend machine or video on YT)
Cleaned my filter out with toothpick and banging it on the kitchen counter.
Thank-you!! This video was really helpful and our inline filter was indeed blocked and the cause of low pressure. My husband was able to blow out the blockage. (I think he used his compressor for that.) The trickiest part was taking the rear cover off. It is clipped in and took a few goes to get it off.
BES870XL
Incredible! This is the best video I found because this "fellow" was exactly the thing that needed a cleanup.
Thank you much!
Loved your video, but most of all your honesty, before you found that blocked valve you changed that solonoide, you won't get many people telling you that your a 100% man, people need more honest men like you fixing machines love it all kind regards colin from croydon surrey England 👍 👍 ❤
Thank you so much for this. I also replaced the pump then when it didn’t fix it found your video and exact same issue. This inline filter was almost completely blocked. Tested and all good now.
Awesome! This tip totally help me fix my breville S820. Just cleaned the filter by reverse flushing it under the tap. Good as new!
Thank you for this video. I wasn't getting any pressure until about 30 seconds of pouring the shot. I knew that the pump was working because of that pressure. My water spout also was coming out but very little and the water was splattering everywhere. I took off the tank and the back panel of the machine and saw the inline filter clogged (the one referred in this video). I couldn't find any replacement part and so I decided to clean it. I used an air can that has a straw (the type used to air out dust in electronics) and ran water through it until the water flow was good. The ties are important, use new ties. I couldn't get all the muck completely out, only about 80% of it. That is the cheapest solution. It worked like a charm. I hope this helps someone out.
Thank you, this video and your comment specifically helped me out! I had the same problem exactly! The filter looked fine, it was a Hail Mary pass as I was desperate to fix this issue. It worked. Thank you SO much.
Thanks for making this post, I took it apart and fixed my machine! I used a little flosser thing to clean it pretty well. Gonna order an extra part now for the future!
where can you buy this inline filter
@@mikeamiri4794 SP0001461, You can also just clean the filter. It'll be blocked up by Charcoal, I used a reusable flosser thing and cleaned it up pretty decently. Prime reason to soak your water filters before installing them.
Thankyou Chris!!!
You just saved me about $800 for a new espresso machine mate!
Merry Christmas!
THANKS!!! I ALMOST BOUGHT A NEW MACHINE . Had my breville for 3 years thought it was time to retire it. I had low water and no pressure, so I pulled the filter like your said. I BLEW THRU IT USING MY MOUTH.... TOTALLY BLOCKED!!! I removed it and busted it open -- iT wouldn't come open otherwise ... the SCREEN WAS TOTALLY BLOCKED WITH SOME FIBERS -- BLACK GUNK.
I did the same thing what you did, and it work.
Thank you sir.
Great info! Your video really helped me identify and fix the inline water filter issue. Was able to take it off and back flush it (used a water pic)…especially since Breville doesn’t seem to make replacement parts (from my search).
Thanks, I had the same problem. This inline filter was completly clogged. I bypassed for now and will get a replacement ASAP.
I have the same problem but Breville is not able to locate or ship me this part. Where can I order this part?
@@frederickguesneau8601 There are some on eBay but I found one at spares.bigwarehouse.com.au which I had used before for some parts. The part for my model was not available but I checked other models and found one that looked the same. When it finally arrived I compared the two and it was identical. This was their description. Good luck. 1 x WATER FILTER ASSY 8208 PRE TANK This part Suits Model:BES860 (PN:1674247)
@@aw4296 Thanks Arthur. I called Breville again and they were finally able to order part # SP0001461. If this doesn't work, I will order via your recommended website. Thanks!!!
Thank you a million. I'm one more person you've helped with this video! My inline filter was gunked up beyond imagination. Got a new filter off a parted broken machine. Cheers
whats the name of this part?
Had exact same issue. Just put that piece in Dezcal solution and put back together and works perfect now!
Chris - thanks for timely tip. Replaced pump and machine still not pumping properly. Watched video, drilled thru screen and presto! Works great.
Nice. I didn't think of drilling through it. I cut it in half, cleaned it and glued it back together. I think at least one person who replied to this video was able to find a replacement part but I guess it's not essential, probably just extends the life of other parts as they get less dirt.
Hi Lee, did you happen to look against a light bulb to see if it was clogged? Or did you just go ahead and drill a hole!?
@@fabriziosanabria5414 I also took this little video of the filter after I cut it in half. I glued it back together with a 2 pack glue (Araldite). ruclips.net/video/lxFlKTBczbo/видео.html
@@fabriziosanabria5414 - I could see black debris inside with a light. I tried to blow thru the filter and you could tell it was blocked. Decided to drill thru it. If tnook I was going to remove it.
You beauty! That was exactly my issue, I cut it open and it was full of crap, cleaned out back together and bingo, back to normal.
i took mine out and forgot to pay attention to which way it was facing. Was the dirty side on the water side? and what did you use to cut it open im having troubles.
Shane Jowitt yes dirty side is water side as that’s the water entry point so debris collects on that side. I used a small Dremel cutting tool and made a fine slice, it’s not pretty but cuts it open, inside is a small metal filter, this is clogged from dust entering the water fill tank, then with super glue and baking Soda reglued it all back together, zip tie and Your water pressure is back to normal, like a new machine.
I would recommend then getting hold of Breville and seeing if spare filters are available to purchase, and getting spares. I’m currently about todo this. How many of these machines get thrown out over what could be a $1 filter..?
@@zarmak2511 - Not sure if you will ever read this, but were you able to find the inlet water filter for this machine? And if so, where? I have NO water coming out of the machine...have done everything I can do and still nothing. Have washed this filter a few times, but still no water.
Meme Meme That’s the filter that I cut open, you need to cut it open and clean it or get a new one, my warranty was out by a couple of yrs so it’s was try and fix it or bin the machine, you may have a pump that not working,?
@@zarmak2511 YAY...you wrote back!
I have the BES 860XL. It's one 9 years old, but I don't t think I've used it more than 20 times for espressos (I have a Nespresso) and used the machine mostly for steaming milk (stupid I know).
Replaced the pump...that wasn't it, so put the old pump back in again.
My husband washed all the tubes inside, including the filter, but he only rinsed it...didn't do an extensive clean like you did.
Where did you cut on the filter. That particular part looks like a top (the toy) to me...is there a filter inside of it?
I tried looking for the part to purchase - Water filter Assy - SP0013624 - but it's no longer available.
Thank you for being nice enough to respond.
Thank you so much. I had no pressure. I thought I would need to replace a solenoid or the pump. I cleaned the filter and it all works like a gem. Thanks again
I am wondering if this could also be the cause of the issue that I'm having with my machine? The coffee is extracting too fast, even grinding At the finest setting the pressure needle wont risee above 1/4 of the gauge. I would appreciate your input thank u
What is the bottom part on the thermo coil? With the two yellow wires? is that a 2nd thermostat? do you know the parts no? mine broke off...
Hi . thank you for your video. My coffee maker is a Breville model BES870XL/B unfortunately the pressure does not rise. The gauge is working. The pump worked by taking out an output pipe from it and turning it on, and it had a good output pressure. All the pipes are clean, and I cleaned them twice with special tablets. The steam works and there is no problem. I still could not find the problem. If I find it, I have the possibility to repair it. I have two guesses, one is the external stream ring and casket and the other is the solenoid valve.
In the first case, the device has no leaks at all, neither internal nor external pipes. Thank you for your advice in advance
I have another unit - Barista Express-BES870XL- the water coming out of the wand just stopped. I don’t hear the motor any more that controlled the water distribution from the wand. The motor is working that sends the water through the coffee grounds. Can you tell me what is wrong with my unit? Where can I get it repaired? Where can I get the parts? Texas
Super helpful, thank you @Chris Melin. I have the BES920xl (the dual boiler), and this video and the comment thread even moreso helped me troubleshoot the problem. I had done all sorts of work (symptom is very low flow from group head, but regular flow from hot water and steam wand, descale indicator always was on). Your comments led me to pull apart the solenoid, and sure enough there was a piece of a degraded o ring wedged in the outlet aperture of the valve ... and it all works great now!
Hi, I think I have similar issue to you. Hot water spout work fine and so does steam. Does that mean pump is ok? However no pressure at group head. Even with blind disc inserted there is no pressure on the dial after 50s. I sometimes hear gurgling. The solenoid looks in good condition. However I can see some water on top of the valve that sits above the pump itself .. could this be due to a block?
I have a Duo-Temp Unit. I have around 1.5 cups of water coming out of the unit that goes through the coffee grounds. Normally it’s supposed to be around 1.5 oz (shot glass). Why is there so much water coming out? Any suggestions? Where can I order the replacement part? Thanks again. Texas
Hello, many thanks for your very informative video. I have the low pressure problem in my Sage Barista Express. The pressure briefly goes up to the bottom end of the "espresso range" but then immediately drops down into the 'pre infusion' range until the water stops. It makes a full double espresso. It does the same thing on a single espresso. I have tried replacing the solenoid valve block and also cleaned out the little in line filer as you showed in your video but the problem is still happening. What would you suggest I try next? Many thanks!
Worked out perfect!! Thank you for making this video. Used a little drill and the stuff came right out while I rotated it slowly!! Thanks again!
Hey friend, thanks for this!! I´m from Brazil, your tip saved my life. 🥰🥰
I just cleaned water filter and start working, repair store sold me pump and wasnt working ,The test for the pump is not accurate, in my case was flow little bit , but was the water filter or you call inner filter, thanks for the video
Hi Chris :) Great video and so informative how you pointed out what every part is called! I too have this exact machine (BES860XL) and am getting ZERO pressure readouts...….. The needle does NOT even budge! Let me start at the beginning really fast. I bought this unit second hand recently and could not get it to dispense water either for espresso or to make steam for milk...….Although it heated up fine and all the right sounds were being made by the machine (like trying to draw up the water out of the tank), still, NO WATER ever came out the grouphead after like 30 40 seconds of running it. Also when I switched to "froth" mode, it tried to suck and made the clanking noise, but still no water or steam. So I took it apart (love taking things apart LOL) and figured it must be a clogged water line since it sounded like the pump was trying to work. I decided maybe its clogged with calcium buildup, or maybe it just needs to be primed..... In any case, I used a giant syringe (like a turkey baster) and had to put some muscle into it in order to force water into the tube (the one that feeds from the water tank). I suctioned my syringe back and force with no luck and then something finally gave way and I was able to get water to flow from my giant syringe into the tube and into the machine. Then I added an extension to the short water tank tube and placed it into a separate cup of water and turned on the machine- IT WORKED and water flowed to make coffee and also to steam!!!! Beige colored water and some sentiment came out but I was thrilled. **** My question is, do you think that whatever was clogging my water lines is now pushed into that inline filter you removed in your video? Would running a bunch of vinegar through it fix this issue or do I have to open this unit up again and remove the inline filter? It does make espresso and all, but there is also ZERO pressure readout as it is making the espresso. I know it can taste better than it does now. Please advise you opinion :) Thanks, Nicole
Hi Nicole, it doesn't sound like an inline filter block now that you have water flowing and could be a pressure leak elsewhere. To diagnose if the inline filter is the problem you can remove it re-connect the water pipes without it installed - this is how it is shown in the video. Then at least you'll know if that's the problem or if there is a pressure leak elsewhere. I imagine it may be a pressure leak elsewhere and you could start by checking the small rubber o-rings on each of the teflon water tubes. Sounds like the pump is OK since you get water and steam, so if it's not the pipes, then it may be the over pressure value or the solenoid that need replacement. I bought the solenoid block from Breville for about $140. I had to call and order over the phone as it is not readily available online. Good luck!
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks so much for your reply! Actually there was no problem with the pressure gauge after all...….. I thought it was broken because it failed to move during the "pressure test" that the Breville guy had me perform while I was on the phone with him. Yesterday, my new filters arrived (I bought my machine second hand and it only included the 2 cup sized, single wall filter)….so this AM I used the single cup sized, dual-walled filter & brand NEW COFFEE BEANS and I got a big crema on top and the pressure gauge magically came to life!!! I was so happy :) Before, when I used the older beans and the 2 cup, single walled filter the coffee came out black with no crema- so I can only assume the "broken" pressure gauge was due to my inexperience in choosing good beans, grind amount, grind fineness, filter size. Thanks again!! nicole
Thought I would ask the advice of others who have gone through this first before going into disassembly diagnosis of my 870 XL. The key info being my pressure and water pouring the shot is great but steam wand and hot water just dribbles out. Any ideas I should try first?
Hi. Is the Pre-Tank Filter Assy has a direction?
Wow. Thanks more making this. All I had to do was clean out that little filter and the machine works like new. Kind of stupid to bury such an important little guy so deep in the machine
My water is going into the big cylinder fine (steam and hot water via wand is okay) but not a single drip of water comes out where the coffee is meant to go. Suggestions?
Hard to say. Clean your group head for a a start and work back from there to the water source. Try the cleaning function too - turn off, then hold the one and two cup button downs and press the power button - the cleaning cycle takes about 5 minutes. Sounds like boiler/thermoblock is OK given you can get steam but if you live in an area with hard water, you may need to descale the machine. Other options, bypass the inline filter to check this is not the problem or try to clean the flow metre (I've never done the latter). Check all the pipes are in good working order (see this video for help: ruclips.net/video/3KBRrLc21lA/видео.html&ab_channel=Aju%27sCafe
Replacing water tubes and seals is quite cheap and easy. If you do this, suggest you also replace the over pressure value. This is something that will improve old machines so worth doing. It's also quite easy. Buy o-rings and valve/tubes online, eg: www.ebay.com.au/itm/176281188558?itmmeta=01HTRZ1ZM9FGAZC959E7171G7P&hash=item290b2d78ce:g:IxIAAOSwHi5leoEr&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8MQSbYyo4CqSb90XmWz1HhzFDWoqfy3vlV%2BaYjIwXf57tn1GoGBUBwvLUTcvpZzo26IMJZ%2BTHv0q5Rr%2FB5gB%2BuPIv4lSqce0odJQ4jA7wEulu4iPeLLvhO4J9ZEEtVOS7yh8oJ9Yf5eoDXPs4JRodwp05Zf2gPi90aZSct42v2euYswSFiOcd8OOVOy4sCzVMiMehVqHhTH%2B8xUyACuM%2FjHHF3dMBhs%2BmVP%2FyPlPvMU2uHDCxSLkOhvcM%2F3GDh2TglfLvEkHfhjWo1xdpVFvyUjC551FYNXjK0S0lNIU75A5UmwVj98Mm8TgGESmhQr0HQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR576h5_WYw
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Where to buy solenoid block assemblies? Genuine Breville?
Hi, i have the exact same machine but i bought it at a flymarket and i also have no pressure , and when i push the button for coffee i notice that the water not filling the cup but instead the water poors out of the bottom of the machine? I already open the machine and checked the pomp and it works. The same thing happens when i open the steam (water poors out of the bodem of the machine) ? Any suggestions ???? if i remove the water reservoir and then when you push for steam or coffie there is no water coming out.... when is use steam then i get some steam but also notice water that poors out of the bodem inside the machine ???
It is normal for waste water to go out of the bottom for every cup, so this in itself is not the problem but I suspect there is a blockage elsewhere or a solenoid failure. This video by someone else on RUclips explains it well: ruclips.net/video/9lMw6ooiqPI/видео.html The quick fix might be to simply decalc the machine and you will see suggestions online such as warm water in the reservoir with decalc solution, citric acid solution or even vinegar - which after you've solved your problem you need to flush well to get rid of this. The fewer chemicals the better in my view. Based on what you say, perhaps 3 available courses of action. 1) Check all the teflon water tubes to see if you can see a blockage in them. The can all be removed and re-inserted fairly easily (don't lose the clips or the o-rings). If the o-rings have perished, then you may need to replace these as the pressure/water can leak out. 2) If the teflon tubes are OK, the blockage could be within the thermoblock (ie the boiler). The thermoblock is solid aluminium with a concentrically curled stainless steel tube in it for the water to travel in. The only way to unblock this is by forcing a solution through it to push a blockage out. 3) If the theromoblock is OK, that is, water runs through it, then the problem may be with the 3 way solenoid. The solenoid valve should change to allow water/steam to travel in the right direction. Again, see this ruclips.net/video/9lMw6ooiqPI/видео.html If the solenoid is not working then it could be stuck in the position to let the water go down the waste pipe where it collects in the drip tray at the bottom of the machine. There are some people out there that know how to test and fix the solenoid but I'm not one of them. I did take mine apart to clean it but I have no idea how to test the magnets. The solenoid is sold as a whole assembly so you replace the magnets and both valves. I bought mine from Breville for about $145 from memory and I had to call them and order over the phone. This was in Australia. Good luck.
@@chrismelin6337 I unpluged the plastic tube just next to the left selenoit (right from the selenoit) short plastic tube... And when i pres the button for 1 coffee there is no water coming out of this tube.. Its not pluged or so because i unpluged the tube and blow in to it and air came out of the other side.....The pump works fine because i did the same thing that you do ,unpluged the same plastic tube on 1 side and the water shoots out the other side. so i think its the right selenoit that its broker ?
@@jimmysrandomness mmm... Could be. Or could be blockage in the thermoblock but less likely.I presume the tube you removed is the waste tube that goes into the diffuser. So where does the water come out that you mentioned earlier? As I thought that would be waste water coming down the normal path through the plastic diffuser box.
@@chrismelin6337 its the right short tube from the left selenoit that go into the Expresso.. i unplugged and no water Comes into this tube.. i think its go into the thermocoil down to the right selenoit and from there i think 1or 2 valve ar closed
@@jimmysrandomness perhaps you need to remove the thermoblock and clean this. With that tube disconnected I think water should pour out when you try to pour a shot
Yup, I blew the filter (which is discontinued) out with air, and it works like new!
First off...this is EXACTLY what has gone wrong on two machines for me. For those asking how to clean that little filter - its pretty easy. First (and this is sort of gross), put the clean end into some water, and suck on the clogged end until a little water moves through. Then just bang the dirty filter side down on a counter top for a bit. Coffee bits and debris will slowly start coming out. Repeat a few times and boom - its clean. I do not recommend cutting it open and trying to glue it shut - no need for that. You will need a couple of small zip ties to put it all back in when you are finished - so find a couple. It's an easy fix.
That sounds like an easier fix than what I did
Hi Chris, thanks for all your material about Breville Espresso Machines! It is really great!! I have Breville BES860XL Barista Express Espresso Machine with Grinder and once a plug the machine and I turn it on I got a tripping breaker. Any suggestion? Thanks!
I wish that you made the video of the actual repair of that issue. However I will give it a try ! Thnx.
Hi! I just bought this same model from Goodwill and I took out the inline filter and still there is no suction. My pump is vibrating/buzzing when I push the 1 cup button but there is not water anywhere in any of the pipes in the back and pressure meter on the front doesn’t move. I tried using a syringe to push water through water tank pipe but it is met with pressure and won’t go past the flow meter. I also tried blowing into the tube when it’s full of water but no matter how hard I blow it can’t push the water through. Tips? Thanks
Have you tried disconnecting the water pipe from the boiler and then running a cup to see if it makes it's way through the pump? If not, then problem is likely a blockage in pump, flow meter or pipes/filter between tank and pump. You could remove the filter in the tank temporarily just to eliminate that as a cause, but that is unlikely to cause an issue
Thanks for that, I have replaced the group head seal with a brand new one on the same machine, its fitted correctly and firmly, still water spurting out from the handle cup especially at the beginning then it stops spurting , any idea what could be the problems please ?
That does sound like a bad seal. I presume you mean the water comes out the top of the portafilter. While you are fiddling, you can also remove the screen on the group head and clean are re-install this. This is only one screw, so rather simple (see upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Grouphead.jpg/220px-Grouphead.jpg ). If you have installed the seal well and it is the correct size, this should eliminate this problem. This made sound obvious, but the basket needs to be in the portafilter. You could also try winding the grind size down so the water can more easily flow through the portafilter and basket. Remember to adjust the grind size while you are grinding.
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks Chris, I have taken the machine back to where I bought the seal, they are having a look at it, I should be picking it up soon.
how can I order o-ring for this machine?
Hello, there is a fix for low water temperature? Even at the highest setting, the brew temp is under 190° and the shots are very sour and astringent. What to do to reach 200°? Thanks!
Sorry Schiaucu, I haven't encourtered that problem. The thermostat might be the culprit and this sits on top of the thermoblock. Hard to diagnose unless you replace: eg: spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=64928_68652_68653&products_id=1674317
Hi Chris sounds like you are a wizard with these things hahahah OK for one more
OK done all the test all works good but no coffee so steamer work water works all hot but no pressure and no coffee am I right in thinkng it's the actuater and how much is one and where can I buy one from
The actuater is the switch over from water going to hot water to the coffee part I think?????
Hope u don't mind help One more person out
Thanks for your time people
Thanks for these videos, excellent explained! Mine is an Infuser 840XL, and I have very low pressure, the water is coming out from the head but after 10-15 seconds and low debit. Also, when I turn on the machine, I have a humming (muffled, not sure how to explain it) sound (before it was louder). I did a pressure test with the cleaning disk wrapped in plastic foil, and I see the gauge moving for a few seconds. I removed the inline filter and clean it, and water is flowing without any problems. Also, I found a spring in the hose between the water tank and the inline filter, is it normal? If the pump is broken, can I still get water through the head?
Hi Doru. Hard to diagnose. I think you could try testing the pump while it is in the machine. If you disconnect the teflon pipe that goes from the top of the over pressure valve from the bioler (disconnect from boiler - see number 1 in this diagram wiki.jmehan.com/display/KNOW/Breville+Barista+Repair?preview=/21135518/21135521/IMG_3757.jpg ) you can then try to run a cup and see that you are getting water from the pump (you can direct the water into a cup or any other container). If you do this and there is no problem, the issue could be in your boiler (thermoblock in your model I think?) or more commonly, the solenoid valve assembly - in which case, probably easier to replace it. If you don't get enough water in your cup, then you know the problem is between the over pressure vale and the tank, which narrows it. The most common issue is the the pump, which you can replace but you can also try bypassing the inline filter. Suggest you remove the filter in the tank while testing too to eliminate this as a cause. Good luck!
@@MIPSAustralia Thanks for the diagram! I will do the test, do I need to remove the power wire from the boiler when I do this test? Is there a danger to run the boiler without water?
I changed the water pump and it look good now, pressure is back. My only concern is that the new pump is a different model, it was advertised as Breville 810/840 model by the distributor (Canadian). The original one not working is Model EF Type EFP5 52W versus new pump Model EFM Type EP5FM 46W.
I have another Breville model BRE800ESXL "Duo-Temp" that I used as backup until now, and this one is using thermoblock to heat the water. The issue with this machine is that is not always heating , I get a first espresso hot, then it stays in heating mode, but next shots are all cold. I have to stop and start the machine, sometimes multiple times to get again a hot shot. Do you think it's an issue with the thermoblock or maybe an electrical contact?
Hiya, when you had this issue, did you only experience low/no pressure from the group head? Were the steam wand / hot water dispenser working? Reason I ask is Ive got an 870XL right now with ZERO water coming out of the group head, but the steam wand works, as does the hot water dispenser (and it is also hot).
Actually is possible to remove almost all gunk from inside.
Flush it in contra flow under the tap. Then you can soaked in vinegar for 15 min. Then flush it again.
Put short rubber pipe on clean side and tapping on the sink rotating the filter. Gunk become loose so you can flush it out.
Use vinegar again if needed. Repeat procedure till happy with results. Other option is buy new one somewhere. Or delete it.
Where did you buy the part or do you have a part number? Mine does not have enough pressure even running 50/50 water vinegar for decalciuming. It kinda jumps occasionally and looses pressure almost like something is blocking or clogging. Steam works strong.
I think that part you are showing is what i need. Thanks in advance
I called Breville and they mailed it to me. No charge for postage. From memory, I think the solenoid assembly was about 148 dollars. The pump, which I didn't really need to replace I bought on eBay. You could try bypassing the little filter near the tank to test if that is the problem. I cut the mini filter in half, cleaned it then glued it back together. Your problem sounds similar to mine.
Thank you for taking time responding. How do I determine if i need solenoid? The pressure is really good for steam just not enough for espresso seems like. Maybe calcium along the way clogging, i took apart today and one spot there seems like a small leak on the right small tube going into espresso area. O ring needed. Maybe air leak will make low pressure. I guess what i am trying to say is pump is good but I dont know how to diagnose solenoid. Will go further today. Thank you
@@palpalich6261 Sorry for slow response. I posted a couple of other videos that may help. In truth, I'm unsure how to diagnose the solenoid. I expect shops install a spare to check. I would disassemble the main parts of the assembly to check the seals between them. If you don't find a broken seal, like what happened to me, you could pull the solenoids apart as per this video: ruclips.net/video/Flv1PoA4fDw/видео.html The problem I had was the blockage of the inline filter near the tank, this little video shows the blocked filter after removal: ruclips.net/video/lxFlKTBczbo/видео.html
Evening @@chrismelin6337, i am getting water from the pump but I feel it isn't enough. Do you recall how fast the water was flowing? much appreciated
@@johnny55b from memory it was quite a strong flow from the tiny Teflon pipe. I think it might have filled a glass in less than 20 seconds. I recall there was enough water pressure to swirl the water as the glass filled.
thanks for your video. I have the same problem with Breville BES900. But It's difficult to find this part in BES900, its so complicated.
Could you give me some advice. (I also do OPV adjustment, too, but it did not work). thanks.
Hi thanks for the video, subscribed. I hope you can help. My machine is pumping normally, and heating normally but no water comes out my brew head, nor does steam comes out the steam wand. Also I don't see water going into tray on the bottom. What should I check first?
I'd check the pump first. If you disconnect the tube as shown in the video you can test the pump. You say it is pumping ok, so if this ok, then the problem could be a blockage in the small pipes, remove and check the one leading from the over pressure valve to the boiler. Recheck. You can bypass the online filter I refer to in the video easily. In fact, I no longer have this filter in my machine as the water quality here is so good. Recheck. Failing this, Problem could be the boiler, you can remove and flush this too. Good luck.
@@chrismelin6337 this machine i have sat in storage for more than a year, im hoping its something simple like a clogged line. I'll look at your video again to see what the parts I should be looking at.
G'day Chris. Mine has no pressure to push the water through the coffee, but the water does come out. However, after trying many times (5-10), it will eventually work. Your thoughts on the possible cause would be much appreciated. Cheers. Yong
Since you get water, sounds like the pump is OK and no blockages. Might be a pressure leak. And given it does work after 5-10 tries this leads me to think that once it's hot and everything has expanded, the pressure is contained. I'd start by disconnecting your Teflon water hoses and checking the little O-rings. Failing that the solenoid could be the problem. If the steam works, this might not be the case but could still could be. I had a similar problem with my own and it turned out to be the inline filter, so I think that is worth looking at too. I was surprised that a blockage here could affect the machine so much and occurred given the high quality of water in Melbourne. Good luck.
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks for the quick reply and advice. Will have a look at the things you have mentioned and let you know how I have gone. Cheers.
@@yongyi6865 could also be there over pressure valve which is cheaper to replace than the solenoid
What size tubing is it coming out of the pressure relief valve?
You can find them online, eg spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=1674256
Thanks for sharing this great insight! I'm trying to see if the filter is the problem in my machine as I replaced the pump and the needle still didn't move. I'm trying to connect directly from the tank to the flowmeter but the tube is not long enough. How did you detach the flowmeter from the base?
From memory I think I just levered it off with a screwdriver. I think it's a small plastic plug in a hole pinning to the base and it should flex enough for you to force it on and off albeit with the risk that the old plastic may break. Good luck
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks! I'm actually thinking of drilling a hole like someone else pointed out. However, when looking through the filter against the light I don't see any funky stuff like the one you showed on your other short video. Where else should I look for leaks? Everything seems fine. How would you know if the solenoid is the problem?
@@fabriziosanabria5414 I think the teflon tubes and their little o-ring seals are the easy places to check if there is a pressure leak. With the solenoid, I think the diagnosis is to remove the assembly and replace with a working one... not very helpful if you don't have one. I don't know any other way but I saw some more advanced videos on RUclips for people that test the solenoid with electrical current - that's beyond my skills.
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks Chris! I'll start with the tubes check and then drilling the hole. Ordering a new solenoid takes like two months, so not sure if it's worth the wait. Thanks for all your help!
@@fabriziosanabria5414 good luck
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This is my second Keurig Coffee Brewer. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first one lasted 6 years. It worked beautifully until the day it didn't. It was hard to go back to the drip coffee for a couple of days while I waited on my Keurig to get here. There is a huge difference in the taste. Keurig makes a really good cup of coffee. This new one is a little different from my old one. I find putting the water filter in was easier than on the old one. Attaching the water reservoir was also a little different but once I figured it out, it too was easier. This new one has the auto off feature but is not programmable like the old one. Only three cup sizes instead of four. The odd thing for me was how much lighter in weight this one is compared to my old one. More plastic and much less metal in the construction of this one. The price is so much less than the original Keurig that I bought and the coffee tastes the same so all in all I am satisfied.
Was your machine not putting hot water at all? Because the shower head puts out little water while the hot water dispenser is functioning as normal.
There was very little water coming through and no pressure, however, steam worked oddly. The machine I have does not have a separate hot water dispenser, just the main shower head.
Where did you get the parts??
The pump I bought on eBay. There was quite a few suppliers. The solenoid assembly I had to call Breville and pay over the phone. I’m Im in Australia. I never replaced the inline filter and in the end bypassed it as the quality of tap water is so good here I think it was rather useless.
Hi, Got a BES870 used and sold as condition unknown in an auction. Initially no water flowed at all. Put a straw in the water inlet aperture and sucked and got some water flow but not much. Also tried that technique of removing and replacing the reservoir quickly with the machine on and hot water in the water tank. This seemed to affect the noise the pump made at times, as if something was improving, and the occasional drip from the water outlet did drip more, but I couldn't get beyond that stage despite a few hours of trying. I also notice a lot of water collects in the tray area, presumably from the outlet inside the machine or diffuser.
Pretty expensive round here to get the machine checked and diagnosed, and then the repair cost on top of that.
Does it sound like it could be a really bad air lock or maybe something else given that quite a lot of water after 2 hours of trying with the straw accumulated in the tray? Also, I can't get the rear cover off -- there are 5 screws at the back on the side but just 1 instead of 3 on the horizontal part of the rear cover. I have tried some force to unclip it but the unclipping at the top does not seem to release the panel so I can remove it. I wonder if there are other screws somewhere to release the back cover that the reservoir slips to? Videos on YT show 3 screws at the back, mine has just 1.
Not sure why the back won't come off. The plastic does flex quite a bit. I found some water damage had rusted screws in place on the bottom section of my model and so I had to drill these out. Keep fiddling, I think you'll get it off. There are quite a few videos that show this, so search around again for another one. You need to take the top off too and disconnect the cables that join the top. When you do get it off, to test the pump, disconnect the teflon water tube that connects into the top of the boiler and temporarily direct it into a cup (you can see I point this out in the video at one point). Then turn the machine on and try to pour a shot. This should diagnose if the problem is the pump or potentially earlier, eg water flow meter or tank-to-pump filter, as it was in my case. To make the machine run, you need to connect the electrics for the top again, otherwise it doesn't function - I think that's just a safety thing to ensure it is properly earthed. Good luck.
@@chrismelin6337 Thank you very much for the reply. Mine only has the one screw where most videos show 3 near the water outlet. I was not able to get the rear cover off. But I managed to access that notorious tube that gets clogged and it was solidly clogged, so all my air lock stuff was doomed to fail! I soaked it in citric acid and carefully pierced the solid blocks at both ends with a sharp needle and unwound paper clip. Took many hours. I had to get the tube in and out via just the top cover removed. very fiddly and I had to suspend the clips on cotton in case they fell in! I just couldn't get that back cover off, it definitely felt screwed in somewhere else and I couldn't risk breaking the panel. It was quite a 'mare. When I put the cleaned tube back in, the machine behaved exactly as before - no improvement. It wasn't until I had the idea to put a strong solution of citric acid in the tank and run the machine briefly several times over a few hours that it all changed. The machine started to work after an hour or two of the citric acid circulating and I now get fab coffee out of it. I was absolutely gutted when it didn't work after I put the unclogged tube back in because the repair shop wanted a lot of money to fix it. But a happy ending thanks to the citric acid after refitting the tube and some careful (almost surgical) access through the top cover! :-)
Q M 01 Some machines only have one screw on top (in the middle) and two other screws underneath, left and right corners.
By the way, what did you use as a strong solution of citric acid?
@@daniangel4715 Thanks, under the machine there are 2 screws next to the feet at each end. When I unscrewed them (one does not come out fully anyway) it still seemed likely that the panel would break if I tried to remove it. But perhaps a lot of courage is necessary!
Thanks for the video. I confirmed I have the exact same issue; the in-line filter was plugged. I contacted Breville and the CS person says he can't locate the part number for the in-line filter and wants me to send the whole machine back!!! Can anyone help me locate the part # and place to order? I am in the USA
I just cut it in half, cleaned it and glued it back together with a two-pack adhesive. You might be able to get a similar generic part elsewhere. GoodLuck.
@@chrismelin6337 Thanks! I called Breville again and was finally able to get help. www.ereplacementparts.com part number is SP0013624 but it is discontinued. They are sending me the part # SP0001461 but stated that it is not sure it will work! If not, I will try to do what you did. Thanks Chris Melin
@@frederickguesneau8601 HI, I'm trying to get that part but when I search for SP0001461 nothing that resembles the filter shows up. Could you please see if that's the number. Thanks!
@@fabriziosanabria5414 The part #SP0001461 worked and is accurate. The issue may be that I got the part from Breville; not ereplacementparts.com. I recommend you call Breville.
@@frederickguesneau8601 Thanks a lot!
Thanks!
What is the point of disassembly if there is no pressure but water still comes out? If water is coming out well but no pressure you still know that the pump works and there’s no blockage. That’s where I’m at. I still took it apart and no obvious reason yet as to why I have excellent water flow but the pressure is 0. Usually you could tell right about when it would start the extraction and on mine it just stops right before that point.
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love the way you just pull the top and back off without any explanation? Please?
When I made this video I wanted to address the inline filter problem as that was my problem and I thought others would have the same issue. I had observed there are already much better produced videos online than mine that demonstrate the removal of other parts including the back and top. This is why I did not bother showing the disassembly from the very start. For example, see this video: ruclips.net/video/V-WCjDRRFFw/видео.html Best of luck with your own machine.
That part looks more like a non return valve to me.
2:10 . . . you're looking at mold there.
Gross!
Just put a new solenoid in mine, steam comes out the group head now..
You may just have some air trapped in boiler. I have seen posts online about bleeding the machine to flush it out. Maybe just try running 5 out so cups to see if water eventually comes out? If your seals are good and you've reconnected the tubes correctly, not sure what else could be the problem.
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