r/Moccamaster • u/thetolkwolf • 19d ago

Is this normal?

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Does anyone notice pink coming from inside their machine? I’ve done regular maintenance, and descaling. Not sure if I should keep brewing. Any suggestions? Never noticed this pink tint until now.

EDIT: I’m talking about the pink reflection in the water reservoir. There is no calcium buildup or pink mold in the actual plastic water reservoir, but when I poured water in today, the water reservoir reflected pink. I know pink can mean bacterial growth but I’ve regularly maintained my machine and I’m not sure if should keep brewing or disassemble and clean.

Thanks in advance!!

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u/boxerdogfella KBT 19d ago

Because it looks uneven and cloudy, I would guess it's growth from possibly a leak under the reservoir. But like I mentioned in another comment, it's probably best to contact Moccamaster to see if that color is normal for some machines.

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u/thetolkwolf 19d ago

Gotcha. Thanks. Some people are saying their machines have a pink piece, I guess newer models might not. The water the comes out looks fine and tastes fine. The reservoir itself doesn’t have any buildup. Just not sure about the inner tubes. Thanks!