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Grouphead cleaning brush

C-manC-man
edited January 1970 in Have your say
What do you guys recommend?

the last one I bought was pretty rough, I would scrub between extractions and I ended up ripping the edges of the seal.

where to order it?  "the Bay"?
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  • JontyJonty
    C-Man, Try our sponsor link here from Coffeeparts (a range of brushes to choose from):  http://www.coffeeparts.com.au/accessories/group-head-brushes Cheers Jonty
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  • C-manC-man
    Thanks Jonty. so was I scrubbing too hard? should I just brush lightly? Should I be using a steam arm brush too?
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  • Brett HBrett H
    on 1357429251:
    Thanks Jonty. so was I scrubbing too hard? should I just brush lightly? Should I be using a steam arm brush too?
    That's exactly the one I use Jonty and it works great!  Just brush firmly enough to loosen grounds C-man.  If you go hard all you'll succeed in doing is pushing grounds under the sides of your seal or yes, tearing lighter seals.
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  • derrilexderrilex
    I like the circular one that locks into the group. Although I dont bother with a brush at all. I just put the blind in my PF and run the machine while holding the PF below the group. Once the blind is full of water I jamb it ( precisely) up into the group 3 times ( refilling with water each time) which removes all the fines. Takes practice to get right but I like the results - bowl full of hot water and fines.
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  • KinggeeKinggee
    I have been usingthe Pallo for a while now and really like it. Replaceable heads available too! I also like how it has a scoop the right size for backflush detergent on the other end. Thanks, Ben
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  • C-manC-man
    on 1357437217:
    I like the circular one that locks into the group. Although I dont bother with a brush at all. I just put the blind in my PF and run the machine while holding the PF below the group. Once the blind is full of water I jamb it ( precisely) up into the group 3 times ( refilling with water each time) which removes all the fines. Takes practice to get right but I like the results - bowl full of hot water and fines.
    do you do that for every shot?
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  • derrilexderrilex
    No way. Only at the end of the day :thumb: No one has ever accused me of being a clean freek :D. That reminds me, better do a backflush. Its been about a month I reckon.  1 kg per week, I reckon the BZ deserves a bit of lovin' :D
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  • Brett HBrett H
    on 1357475419:
    No way. Only at the end of the day :thumb:
    Yep!  Adding to that I backflush only once a week and chemically only once a month.  Less I'd I'm only making one or two coffees a day during heavy work times.
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  • derrilexderrilex
    Just tried to post a vid of my fines removing but its too large. I'll youtube it tomorrow
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  • C-manC-man
    but everyone brushes between shots right?
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  • Seeya LatteSeeya Latte
    Similar to the others on average I brush weekly  & back flush water weekly and chemical fortnightly But in between shots I - rinse - then use a strong chux to get in and around the group - rinse again - lock and load again Its part of my routine now so it happens pretty quick. Definitely gentler on the seals and keeps it clean enough between brushes
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  • derrilexderrilex
    on 1357503023:
    but everyone brushes between shots right?
    Not a chance  :D
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  • Brett HBrett H
    on 1357503023:
    but everyone brushes between shots right?
    No, but I reckon I scratch so that's... something I s'pose!
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  • derrilexderrilex
    You dont sharpen your chisel after every hammer strike do you C-Man ?  :rofl:
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  • derrilexderrilex
    :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Not sure if you're implying what I think you're implying
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