Ben, this is your unique contribution to the world. Thank you for saving people money, and imagine how many coffee machines were not trashed because of you!
The water pump (red) are also prone to failure over time (having changed many of these EX5 water pumps in the field).....good to see that I don't have to disassemble the whole machine just to get to it like a lot of other cheap domestic coffee machines! The lower end is just a push on connection...whilst the top end is simply a screwed connection. Thanks for sharing this, was handy to see this area for when the pump goes awry.
Time to reanimate this thread! Thanks for the video! Trying to revive an old machine my sister donated to me (as I like fixing stuff). Got hot steam and cold water at the group head. Boiler and pump appear to be fine. Turning the hot water on pushes cold water out of the group head and not the water outlet. Asking in case this points to an obvious culprit(s) otherwise I’ll keep digging!
@@MUDDABRUDDAS Agree. Solenoid feeding the hot water outlet is suspect (time for the multimeter). Group head heating now - a little cool for my liking but working at least!
Mine recently just started shooting little jets of Luke warm water. After resetting and trying different settings still has the same problems. It was working fine for few years. Not sure if it's the boiler or a pump problem
My pump stopped steaming last week. Went around all the stores to get a new one today. Came home emptyhanded. I couldnt find anything I liked as much as my own. How did you descale please?
Did the same process a few years ago only to find out it was the switch,and the tap needed lubricant,have left out a few screws to make it easier to get back in . Not needed so far 🙄
1.Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC power outlet and switch the power ‘ON’. Note: Although the espresso machine is ON at the power outlet ensure that the actual espresso machine power is ‘OFF’. Therefore no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel. 2.Press and hold down the ‘PROGRAM’ button. 3.While still holding down the ‘PROGRAM’ button briefly press the ‘POWER’ button Note: This activates the programmability of the Steam Pump Rate and to signal this, the light above the ‘ single espresso’ button will illuminate, which is the factory setting. Note: The light above the ‘ single espresso’ button will remain on and then if you have already re-programmed the Steam Pump Rate the position of the light will move to one of the other 4 settings indicating the current setting. Note: This light will remain on for up to 5 seconds before automatically returning to the Factory Setting if no action is taken. The espresso machine will then power on and begin heating up. 5.Within 5 seconds press and release one of the buttons below depending on the required adjustment; -0.1 sec = Press the ‘ double cup’ button (wet) -0.2 sec = Press the ‘PROGRAM’ button (wetter) +0.1sec = Press the ‘MANUAL’ button (dry) +0.2 sec = Press the ‘POWER’ button (dryer) Note: When you have selected a new pump rate setting the light above the button pressed will illuminate and to indicate that the setting has been changed correctly the light will flash and 2 beeps will sound. Note: The espresso machine will then automatically power on and begin heating up. Remember: If you do not select a new pump rate setting within 5 seconds the program will return to the Factory Setting and the espresso machine will then power on
Hi Ben, thanks for this video. On my machine, I can hear the pump pumping, but hardly any steam is coming out. Was that the case on yours as well? I am just wondering when you hear the pump that it still can be faulty. Thanks
@@MUDDABRUDDAS My machine is now fixed. After replacing the steam pump myself, it still did not produce any steam. I gave up and brought it to a service centre. They replace the steam boiler and descaled the machine. Now the steam is very powerful, so much so that it does not shut off when closing the valve.... The repair has now cost me: 70$ for the pump and 220$ for the steam boiler replacement. I was tossing up whether to invest the money for this 8 year old machine or buy a new one. Reluctantly I paid the money, hopefully the machine will last another few years. Something less tossed out.
I am curious Ben does your steam turn off immediately or is there a few seconds lag. I have replaced O rings and lubed the shaft but still a lag. just curious.
The lag means the valve isn’t completely shutting off when the switch is activated. Easy fix, pull the steam knob off, and put back on slightly forward on the arrow. WARNING - ⛔️ when putting the knob back in, there is the silver switch prong that can snap off when pushing back in. I made the mistake so you don’t have too. 😊
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Ben, this is your unique contribution to the world. Thank you for saving people money, and imagine how many coffee machines were not trashed because of you!
The water pump (red) are also prone to failure over time (having changed many of these EX5 water pumps in the field).....good to see that I don't have to disassemble the whole machine just to get to it like a lot of other cheap domestic coffee machines! The lower end is just a push on connection...whilst the top end is simply a screwed connection. Thanks for sharing this, was handy to see this area for when the pump goes awry.
Your video gave me the knowledge & confidence to remove the base of my EM7100 to get rid of an ant infestation - thank you!... it all went well
Thanks mate, for making that video, as I had no idea how to get the top off.
Glad I could help
Time to reanimate this thread! Thanks for the video! Trying to revive an old machine my sister donated to me (as I like fixing stuff). Got hot steam and cold water at the group head. Boiler and pump appear to be fine. Turning the hot water on pushes cold water out of the group head and not the water outlet. Asking in case this points to an obvious culprit(s) otherwise I’ll keep digging!
I think it’s a solenoid valve that feeds it that could be the culprit
Whoops! Just found a burnt off wire to the group head heater…
@@MUDDABRUDDAS Agree. Solenoid feeding the hot water outlet is suspect (time for the multimeter). Group head heating now - a little cool for my liking but working at least!
Mine recently just started shooting little jets of Luke warm water. After resetting and trying different settings still has the same problems. It was working fine for few years.
Not sure if it's the boiler or a pump problem
Sounds like boiler, have you tried to descale
@@MUDDABRUDDAS Tried descaling, still getting the same issue. Probably the boiler problem then.
Could be yes
Sorry Buddy that pump looks a real pain in the arse to replace - clearly you have the patience of a Sniper - well done 👌🙏
Did I mention I’m a plumber😆
My pump stopped steaming last week. Went around all the stores to get a new one today. Came home emptyhanded. I couldnt find anything I liked as much as my own. How did you descale please?
The descale process is explained in the owners manual.
Thank you this was really helpful
Hey Ben, great video. Have you just taken off & cleaned the steam wand itself? Can’t seem to find any info on how that comes apart.
Not sure on that one, I usually just run a descale through the machine.
Did the same process a few years ago only to find out it was the switch,and the tap needed lubricant,have left out a few screws to make it easier to get back in . Not needed so far 🙄
How did you turn up the setting on the steamer? My dad has a the exact same machine but has always pumped stronger…
1.Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC power outlet and switch the power ‘ON’.
Note: Although the espresso machine is ON at the power outlet ensure that the actual espresso machine power is ‘OFF’. Therefore no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel.
2.Press and hold down the ‘PROGRAM’ button.
3.While still holding down the ‘PROGRAM’ button briefly press the ‘POWER’ button
Note: This activates the programmability of the Steam Pump Rate and to signal this, the light above the ‘ single espresso’ button will illuminate, which is the factory setting.
Note: The light above the ‘ single espresso’ button will remain on and then if you have already re-programmed the Steam Pump Rate the position of the light will move to one of the other 4 settings indicating the current setting.
Note: This light will remain on for up to 5 seconds before automatically returning to the Factory Setting if no action is taken. The espresso machine will then power on and begin heating up.
5.Within 5 seconds press and release one of the buttons below depending on the required adjustment;
-0.1 sec = Press the ‘ double cup’ button (wet) -0.2 sec = Press the ‘PROGRAM’ button (wetter) +0.1sec = Press the ‘MANUAL’ button (dry)
+0.2 sec = Press the ‘POWER’ button (dryer)
Note: When you have selected a new pump rate setting the light above the button pressed will illuminate and to indicate that the setting has been changed correctly the light will flash and 2 beeps will sound.
Note: The espresso machine will then automatically power on and begin heating up.
Remember: If you do not select a new pump rate setting within 5 seconds the program will return to the Factory Setting and the espresso machine will then power on
Thank you very helpful
Hey Ben. Where did you get your steam pump from?
www.coffeepartswarehouse.com.au/sunbeam-coffee-machine-em7000-steam-pump-p-1736091.html?products_id=1736091&cPath=81834_81835_95417&gclid=CjwKCAiAzrWOBhBjEiwAq85QZ5OaDLZp0CBGehna9wgSj1ZdvNZiO-d6YW5snvysJg5Qtiv1LtpH7xoCo4QQAvD_BwE
Legend thanks for sharing, will tackle my own repair
Hi Ben Great video. How did you get the steam handle off
It just pulls off
Be careful putting it back on though. There is a little silver prong in the that can snap off(which I did) when you put it back in
Hi Ben, thanks for this video. On my machine, I can hear the pump pumping, but hardly any steam is coming out. Was that the case on yours as well? I am just wondering when you hear the pump that it still can be faulty. Thanks
Yes it can still be faulty. I was hearing mine pump but just not pumping as it should
@@MUDDABRUDDAS My machine is now fixed. After replacing the steam pump myself, it still did not produce any steam. I gave up and brought it to a service centre. They replace the steam boiler and descaled the machine. Now the steam is very powerful, so much so that it does not shut off when closing the valve.... The repair has now cost me: 70$ for the pump and 220$ for the steam boiler replacement. I was tossing up whether to invest the money for this 8 year old machine or buy a new one. Reluctantly I paid the money, hopefully the machine will last another few years. Something less tossed out.
I am curious Ben does your steam turn off immediately or is there a few seconds lag. I have replaced O rings and lubed the shaft but still a lag. just curious.
I did have minor lag before changing steam pump. but no lag now
I've had the same problem since new, they said it was normal 🙄
@@roryreddog3258 I have gotten used to it. thanks
The lag means the valve isn’t completely shutting off when the switch is activated. Easy fix, pull the steam knob off, and put back on slightly forward on the arrow.
WARNING - ⛔️ when putting the knob back in, there is the silver switch prong that can snap off when pushing back in. I made the mistake so you don’t have too. 😊
Don’t bother, just throw it in the bin and buy a breville barista express. I did. Best decision ever.