My profited just developed some noise when operating,it also became more resistant ,harder to operate. Already contact the seller but maybe there is some easy solution, anyone experienced similar problem?

MuddyOne Hard to say as it depends on the temp range, etc. Suppose it’d be better than nothing, but would likely source something like DC111 when possible for a long term fix.

    MediumRoastSteam

    So basically any silicone lubricant, water resistant and food safe. I’ll hit b&q in a minute the dc111 is on delivery and will take few days to come. Any specific recommendations from local shop ? Or I’ll just ask there .

      Just follow the video above. How old is the machine? Is this the first time you live the cam?

        Have you been flushing frequently with cleaner ?? This will wash out the lubricant leaving meta lo metal abrasion.
        I doubt you will find anything suitable @ B&Q ,it needs to be suitable for the high temperature in the head.
        Stick to the 111

          Elcarajillo

          Yes this appeared yesterday when I was cleaning with tablet , I have set reminder every 180 shots if I’m not mistaken to flush , been advised to that frequently.

              MuddyOne This tablets are an incredibly expensive way to clean your machine. I’ve always used Puly Caff powder. It’s £13 delivered for 900g on Ebay.

              Or there is an incredibly cheap deal for 8 × 900g containers for £16 + £6 delivery, which works out at less than £3 each.

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                  MuddyOne - if I were you…

                  I’d leave that machine off and stick with filter until it arrives.

                  It’s well documented here and other forums: you have to, always, lubricate the cam every so often (every 2 months or so) and you must always do that after a chemical backflush or descale. - so try to time that to happen all at the same time. I personally would never use hard water in my machine. Prevention is better than remedy. (I used a ZeroWater jug and re-mineralise)

                      MediumRoastSteam I’m using Tesco ashbeck as that was recommended to prevent scale , I’m not doing descaling as I heard that with ashbeck is not needed, hopefully that is true. For the kettle I’m using with ashbeck I haven’t noticed any scale at all after all these months. But I will start lubricating lever regularly now.

                          MuddyOne - just bear in mind Tesco Ashbeck water has changed a few years ago. So do keep an eye in your kettle - it’s a good indicator. 👍

                              MediumRoastSteam
                              It’s the same as Waitrose Lockhills at the moment or was when I checked about a month ago. And I mean exactly the same, must be coming from the same source now

                                I remember asking when I got that machine about any maintenance that is needed, on a different forum. Is there anything else I should be aware of to avoid explosion ?

                                I took out my precision brewer , haven’t had filter for more than 6 months.

                                Can’t remember as I still find hard to find info in this forum. But… there’s a thread about cleanliness. Drop the shower screen every 3 days, clean that, gasket, group in general. + lubing the cam every two months.

                                Also, refresh service boiler water every 2 months or so.