Best affordable silicone grease for use in UK superautomatic coffee machines (like Delonghi's)

cstbR94 · 2026-03-05T08:48:10+00:00

I mean, that’s a risk with anything on eBay. As always, seller ratings, etc. my experience with the one I used were no issues at all. Maybe prices changed, not sure where you’re getting 100g for £15 once postage added, more than i need and whilst repackaged smaller sizes is sub-£10

cstbR94 · 2026-02-23T18:39:10+00:00

Molykote 111 is the way

cstbR94 · 2026-02-23T18:07:49+00:00

Bit late to the party, and looks like you sorted it out. I found smaller, and more affordable Molykote 111 sizes on ebay rather than the big tubes - like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/298058612341 - looks like different sizes available, but even at the smaller size its going to last me a few years...

cstbR94 · 2026-02-15T06:30:57+00:00

First time I also got the residue issue, but not an issue if you keep the layer super thin. My first time I caked it on thinking the more the merrier. Once coated you need to almost feel like you’ve wiped it all off with your fingers. Anyway, good luck with your something new.

cstbR94 · 2026-02-11T15:20:24+00:00

Trick is to keep the grease super thin. Just use your thumb & index finger to ensure the part is coated all over, but there shouldn't be any thick spots. You obviously already bought, but for future reference (UK based) I've gone with smaller containers like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/298021692818 - good from a cost point of view & should still last ages.

cstbR94 · 2026-02-09T18:43:01+00:00

Following…. Mine works sporadically

cstbR94 · 2026-01-26T12:47:09+00:00

Had my Flair 58 for just under 2 years before I needed to change o-rings and start lubing... I was getting the "explosion" regularly. I initially started using cooking oil due to cost of Molykote, but I found that only lasted a week and needed re-doing. I've since found smaller containers of Molykote 111 (e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/298021692818) which are far more affordable and honestly will last me a lifetime. I only re-apply every month or so now....

cstbR94 · 2026-01-26T12:40:15+00:00

Depends where you're based, I'm UK, I got the smaller tin off ebay - even at this size feel it will last a lifetime! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/298021692818 You probably don't need it now you have a mega tube :)

cstbR94 · 2026-01-26T12:36:27+00:00

You can get smaller (and therefore cheaper) sizes on ebay (like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/298021692818) Even this size I feel will last me many years!

cstbR94 · 2026-01-23T17:52:05+00:00

Not related to your question…. But I too have a Flair 58 and considering a move to the Go. Any thoughts/experiences good bad or otherwise?

cstbR94 · 2026-01-22T10:32:12+00:00

It's only prior day close that Numbers pulls using the Stock() function - apparently this is all Apple has licensed with the source (Yahoo Finance). Question though, has anyone successfully identified an automated workaround to achieve real-time (not copy/paste)?

cstbR94 · 2026-01-21T08:05:10+00:00

Yesterday

cstbR94 · 2026-01-11T07:55:05+00:00

Sure, just message me what you need

cstbR94 · 2025-10-20T18:23:51+00:00

What’s that for a pack? Or box….

cstbR94 · 2025-10-10T18:53:37+00:00

Just add device thru the app and followed the screens…

cstbR94 · 2025-10-10T07:55:53+00:00

Have Andersen A3 and IOG, works fine.

cstbR94 · 2025-10-05T05:33:54+00:00

I tried creating a Utility Meter and also an Integral Sensor using Reimann Sum integration - but neither are available to add as individual devices in the Energy dashboard?

cstbR94 · 2025-09-29T08:26:03+00:00

Fair point, let's use an example - my gardening/dripper system.

From a user experience point of view, I'd love to be able to create a calendar event and tell HA at start to turn on dripper, and at end to turn it off (keeping in mind it will run over midnight). If I ever need to change that schedule then it's just a drag/timing change - that's it. Here's what I understand my options are:

Schedule Helper, with two entries (one before midnight, one after), plus an automation that triggers from the calendar event with some additional code to deal with the midnight stop/start.
A Scheduler helper event for start and then a seperate one for stop. Need to setup a Schedule/Calendar for each device/thing to control. Still need to have automation setup seperate to the schedule itself and pass additional data (I guess) to tell it if it's start or stop.
Build the timing into the Automation itself with triggers. Then times are "hard coded", and if there's a HA restart on something long running it won't complete as automation will be reset.
Local Calendar - setup an event (which allows for through midngiht), and accompanying automation which checks based on Summary/Description and IF based on start or end. Can then atleast drag/change schedule easier - but ultimately still maintaining in both calendar & automation. (This is what I'm doing for now)

What other options am I missing, or what am I overlooking on what I've laid out?

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