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Reddit mentions of Gaggia Decalcifier Descaler Solution
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Gaggia Decalcifier Descaler Solution. Here are the top ones.
- The gaggia decalcifier comes in 250ml bottles.
- The gaggia decalcifier can be used to rid super and semi-automatic machines of scale buildup
- Also good for ridding your machine of calcium deposits.
- For use with its espresso machines
- This safe and effective formula is officially approved by gaggia
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Gray/Red |
| Height | 1.25 Inches |
| Length | 6 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 Bottle |
| Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Width | 2.25 Inches |
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I don't think there is anything wrong with descaling your machine. I had a Gaggia for 6-7 years and never had any issues arising from a regular descale using Baby Puly http://www.amazon.co.uk/Descaler-Baby-Puly-Cleaner-Sachets/dp/B002EJ6EHS (and sometimes generic citric acid). There seem to be fairly clear instructions on doing it in the KES100 manual. Remember to wash the machine through afterwards with clean water to remove the descaled. If you feel particularly nervous, grab some of this http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003FO1340 which Gaggia recommend for their machines (though my guess is its much the same as any other descaler...)
Going forward, you may want to fill the machine using Brita filtered water to discourage scale formation, particularly if you live in a hard wear area.
Getting the shower screen off and cleaning that whole area with Puly or Cafiza coffee detergent also seems like a good idea, given you dont know the history of the machine - there may well be a fair amount of stale coffee gunge around there. Again, this should be fairly simply to do and the manual provides instructions that seem sensible.
As you inherited it you may not know the internal condition of the machine. I recommend buying this first off.
Once you have got to grips with using it also think about investing in this steam wand upgrade its so much better than the stock gaggia one (classic owner here).