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Espresso Machine Energy Usage and Cost

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

So just how much power does a prosumer level espresso machine use? So I got our kilowatt power meter out and did some testing to find out how much energy...

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Pump Bar Pressure and Why You Shouldn’t Care.

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

Almost everybody who is looking to buy an espresso machine has been told that a machine with a 17 bar pump makes better espresso than a machine with a 15...

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3-Way Solenoid Valve

by Contributing Writer 3 min read

If you have a budget semi-automatic espresso machine, you pull a shot and remove the portafilter you may notice it’s like the machine sneezed out a messy, muddy mix of...

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Temperature Stability On A Heat Exchanger Espresso Machine

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

Learn how to achieve proper brew temperature on your heat exchanger espresso machine to avoid burning your coffee.

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Descale Products: Preventative Maintenance For Your Espresso Machine

by Contributing Writer 3 min read

If it heats water, it creates scale. Call it calcification, lime scale...whatever you want but for home espresso and coffee makers it’s the stuff that clogs-up boilers and leads to...