How to replace the DE1 wand with the BengleWand on V1.0 and V1.3 - V1.45 DE1 machines

In this guide, we provide a complete walkthrough on how to replace the original DE1 steam wand with the new BengleWand on Decent Espresso V1.0 and V1.3 through V1.45 DE1 models.

Chapters:

1. 00:00 Introduction & tools required
2. 00:10 Powering down & preparing the machine
3. 00:30 Removing the tablet stand
4. 01:03 Removing the main cover
5. 01:27 Disconnecting and removing the DE1 steam wand
6. 01:53 Preparing and routing the new steam tube
7. 02:18 Installing and securing the BengleWand
8. 02:41 Connecting the tube to the wand & locking clip

If you run into any difficulties during the replacement process, please feel free to reach out to us through our tech support channel.

BengleWand installation guide for V1.0 and V1.3-V1.45 machines

Tools required
  • T10 Torx screwdriver
  • Straight tip tweezers
  • Two adjustable wrenches, or 25 mm and 26 mm wrenches

    • Step  1: Power Disconnection

    ForDE1 XL or DE1XXL Models:

    1. Remove the back panel.
    2. Turn off the machine's back switch.
    3. Unplug the power cord.


    For DE1PRO and DE1PLUS Models:

    1. Turn off the machine's back switch.
    2. Unplug the power cord.

    Step  2: Removing external components

    Slide-in tablet stand(V1.43 or higher):

    1. Unplug the USB cable.
    2. Gently pull the tablet stand out.


    Screwed-in tablet stand(V1.3 ~ V1.42):

    1. Unscrew the 3 screws holding the tablet stand.
    2. Remove the stand.

    Then...

    1. Remove the drip tray.
    2. Remove the drip tray cover.
    3. Remove the portafilter.
    4. Remove the group head handle.

    Step 3: Remove the main cover
    1. Use a T10 screwdriver to remove the 8 screws securing the main cover.
    2. Gently stretch the sides of the cover outward.
    3. Lift the cover off the machine.

    Step 4: Remove the tube or angled fitting
    1. Use straight-tip tweezers to remove the clip holding the steam tube or angled fitting in the steam wand connector.
    2. Pull out the tube or fitting from the connector.

    Step 5: Remove the steam wand from the machine
    1. Hold the outside nut with a 26mm spanner and the inside nut with a 25mm spanner (or use adjustable wrenches) to loosen the inside nut.
    2. Once loosened, fully unscrew the inside nut by hand.
    3. Pull the steam wand forward to remove it from the machine.

    Step 6: Route the steam tube
    1. Optionally, pass the steam tube through the sleeve and slide the sleeve into place.
    2. Pass the tube through the hole in the manifold bracket.

    Step 7: Install the BengleWand
    1. Take the BengleWand and remove its inside nut using your fingers.
    2. Pass the wand's connector through the hole in the front panel, then hand-tighten the inside nut.

    Step 8: Reconnect the tube
    1. Fit the O-ring onto the end of the tube.
    2. Insert the tube into the connector, gently pushing it in with a circular motion until it is fully seated.
    3. Install the clip to lock the tube in place.

    Questions?

    If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties during the steam wand replacement, feel free to reach out to us via our tech support.

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  • German: So ersetzen Sie die DE1-Dampfdüse durch die Bengle-Dampfdüse bei DE1-Maschinen der Versionen V1.0 sowie V1.3–V1.45
  • French: Comment remplacer la buse à vapeur DE1 par la buse à vapeur Bengle sur les machines DE1 V1.0 et V1.3 - V1.45
  • Spanish: Cómo sustituir la varilla de vapor DE1 por la varilla de vapor Bengle en las máquinas DE1 de las versiones V1.0 y V1.3 - V1.45
  • Arabic: كيفية استبدال عصا البخار DE1 بعصا BengleWand على أجهزة DE1 من الإصدار V1.0 و V1.3 إلى V1.45

    mirjam created 2026/06/18, mirjam updated 2026/06/25