$99 Delonghi Espresso Machine Teardown - How good ARE the Components?

In this video, we take apart a Delonghi ECP 31.21, and have a look at its circuit board, its water circuit, its boiler type, and even more! Join me, as we inspect the innards of this highly popular home espresso machine, and see why it is such a best seller!

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Machine source: received free of cost, besides shipping, on the used market (eBay Kleinanzeigen)
YouTube Video I used to remove front panel:    • [Home Machine Hack]DeLonghi ECP 32.21...  

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:18 Disassembly start
2:30 Dismantling the Bottom
3:24 Observing the Circuit Board
4:51 Dismantling the Top
6:10 Boiler/Thermoblock Reveal!
8:00 Removing the Boiler and Exposing the Steam Wand
9:50 Water Circuit explained
10:48 51mm Brew Group
11:34 Expansion Valve
12:21 Steam and Hot Water Valve
13:06 Opening the Boiler
16:01 Determining Boiler Capacity


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HOW TO Take Apart a Delonghi ECP Espresso Machine - What's Inside?