PL62X Marax How to drain the boiler

[@paulwharton1850]

Brilliant ! Thank you for demonstrating this - So useful. I love using my MaraX it makes such great coffee. Many thanks.......all the way from London.

[@southboundaustral]

Thank you for a clear and important video.

[@kanavjuneja2638]

You made this video! Thank you so much. :) I'm hoping the same instructions apply to the Mara (PL62) as well..

[@lelitinsider2977]

hi in the mara you can remove the water from the steam service boiler, not from the exchanger

[@kanavjuneja2638]

​@@lelitinsider2977 So is there no other way to empty the exchanger? Also, in my machine, I see the hot water tap is connected to the top of the boiler, with a teflon tube. Not like the video, where the tap is connected to the bottom of the boiler with a copper pipe. In this case, simply opening the tap won't empty the steam boiler, no?

[@lelitinsider2977]

@@kanavjuneja2638 probably it is not X version , it is a different procedure

[@kanavjuneja2638]

@@lelitinsider2977 it's not X, it's the regular PL62. It would be great if you could demonstrate what's to be done on that model too.

[@lcy4992]

Me too. I would like to know if the same procedure can be used on the Mara PL62. Apart from transportation, is there other situations when emptying the boiler should be done? Thank you.

[@lelitinsider2977]

hi in the mara you can remove the water from the steam service boiler, not from the exchanger

[@kurisu976]

Should I do that if the machines is not in use for 1-2 weeks, or when should I completely empty the boiler?

[@lelitinsider2977]

if the machine is not used for more than one month, it is advisable to replace the water.

[@kurisu976]

@@lelitinsider2977 Thank you!

[@Kalifriki]

How to empty Lelit Bianca for transportation?

[@PedroJohnston1]

Hey lelit insider! When I open the bottom valve, no water comes out. I made sure the group lever was open. I blew and sucked on it with a straw, but nothing happens. Any idea as to what may be causing this?

[@lelitinsider2977]

Could it be that since there is no pressure, the water is not coming out? I recommend that you contact a technician, you would have to try to turn on the pump to see if the water comes out

[@PedroJohnston1]

@@lelitinsider2977 okay, thank you very much!

[@matan98884]

Hey there. How can i make a wash for the system? I have a metal taste from the water that come out from the marax. Thanks

[@lelitinsider2977]

hi, you have to rinse the boiler fron the hot water tap

[@eduardo8232]

Thank you!!!!

[@ihtifazuddinomar4016]

How frequence to drain water from boiler? Every finish brewing or they have the running time?

[@lelitinsider2977]

it is advisable after a long period of inactivity

[@oomiodio]

Hi. This procedure is valid also for Bianca? Thank you for your attention.

[@lelitinsider2977]

the steam part yes, but bianca haven't the coffee boiler tap

[@aronszimplan7223]

So, if I empty the steam boiler, because I want to refresh the water inside. After the boiler is emptied, I have to go through the startup procedure to fill it up again, just like it is written in the manual (turn on the machine; wait max. 4 minutes for the pump; use lever for at least 30 seconds)? Btw. the reason of the water refreshment is because I bought this machine, it is brand new, but from the water tap, little black particles came out (I forget to test with magnet to see if it is metallic particles or not)... I'm not sure if it is normal or not, but I want to wash it out and let's see if it is coming back.

[@lelitinsider2977]

after the first start-up you can simply empty the boiler. the pump will fill the boiler. at this stage the heating element will be off for your case I recommend flushing the boiler for a few days.

[@aronszimplan7223]

​@@lelitinsider2977 Thanks for the answer. :) I flushed the boiler multiple times and the particles are gone. I hope it stays like this. Btw. Should I replace the water periodically inside the steam boiler if I rarely steam or use the water tap? There are roumors around the internet that standing water inside the steam boiler can develop bad taste over time, so it is a good practice to replace at least monthly or even weekly. What do you think about this? P.S. I also want to inform Lelit, that I'm very satisfied with Mara X. It is a well built, quality machine and the innovative temperature stabilization solution is best in the market. This is the thing what HX was needed for a long time imo. Nice work Lelit!

[@lelitinsider2977]

@@aronszimplan7223 it is better change the hot water boiler every week!

[@gmann6090]

Hi Lelit insider, I moved over the weekend and when I reinserted the water tank for the basic start up, the water light just keeps flashing and it does not move on to heating the water. I have looked through the manual and there is NOTHING in there regarding this issue. I cannot remove the water as you did in the video as there is not heat or pressure as it is stuck on the 1st start up step. I did empty the exchange valve as you showed in the video. I really have no idea what to do. If you could please advise something to check or steps to take, I and the coffee gods would be incredibly grateful. :D BTW your OPV adjustment video really took my espresso game to a new level, so thanks.

[@lelitinsider2977]

1°-kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3vHpaWBpqiFh6M first of all you have to ceck the water tank sensor 2° _ kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3_MpIp5m9d2hZI

[@gmann6090]

@@lelitinsider2977 amazing thanks very much :D

[@gmann6090]

@lelit insider... it worked! the float was stuck, its working... sooooo happy, thanks very much for your help, really appreciate it.

[@darklurkerq]

Hey @lelitinsider2977! Excuse me for writing here, but I have a problem. I followed the video instructions to drain my machine, in preparation to transport it, since I moved apartments. Machine was empty and dry for a couple of days through transport, and now when I wanted refill and use it again in my new place it does this: kzbin.infox1boZd_oqxU It just does not want to come up to pressure / temperature. I can feel the group-head warming up, heat comes from inside the machine, but no pressure is building inside the boiler, and can't even hear the typical boiling sound. Grouphead dispenses water fine, but no steam / hot water, since there's no pressure in the boiler. I definetly think I closed the valve, since I beleive, it would leak otherwise. Can you suggest something? Someone mentioned water drying up might have calcified the three-way solenoid, could that be the case? Thanks for reading.

[@langolodelbarista5884]

Non potete farli in italiano ?