Re: Office setup -- super-auto, or separate machine/grinder?
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Our old super-auto is still kicking along at the moment, but when it runs in to trouble again (probably in a few months time), these suggestions will definitely come in handy.
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Office setup -- super-auto, or separate machine/grinder?
Collapse
X
-
Re: Office setup -- super-auto, or separate machine/grinder?
Hi lsd and welcome back,
You wont find too many fans of superautos here as far too many owners experience the difficulties you have experienced. Nevertheless, should you choose to go down that pathway, I can refer you to a Melbourne based sales and service outlet who will look after you.
I am not crazy about lever operated machines nor manual grinders in offices. Effectively, you want bums on seats doing what theyre paid for and slow manual doserless grinders and lever operated machines take time to master.
For this reason, Id recommend a heat exchanger machine with volumetric touchpad which can be set for single and double shot-paired with a timed doserless grinder.
Some suitable machines would be:[*]Diadema Elettronica [*]Expobar office control (aka FA)[*]Bezzera BZ07P[*]Wega mininova volumetric[*]VBM Domobar Super Electronic
I think the best grinder for your situation would be the Compak K3 touch where a timed dose can be set. If there is plenty of cash, you might choose a Macap M4D...Each of these will allow for a passionate CSer to override the timer function and go manual if preferred.
All machines require regular cleaning and this setup will as well. Perhaps that can be rostered? Staff will also require some basic training but all staff will be able to get a better result out of this setup than with your old superauto.
No sales pitches from me, but you are most welcome to make contact if we can assist in any way whatsoever.
Good luck!
Chris
- Flag
Leave a comment:
-
Re: Office setup -- super-auto, or separate machine/grinder?
I sold a few VBM Supers and KS grinders and Bezzeras Domes with Macap to offices, there are pretty easy to use if one person is responsable for the cleannio of the machine at the end of the week. may be you should look at this special.
http://www.dibartoli.com.au/product_details.asp?pid=287
Give acall if you want to chat about this.
regards
renzo
- Flag
Leave a comment:
-
Re: Office setup -- super-auto, or separate machine/grinder?
Im not a fan of superautos (having had a Saeco plus replacement!), but having seen how people treat office machines, I dont think you have an alternative. Expecting people to master anything other than a superauto is unrealistic, in my experience.
Jura have a good service reputation - and thats probably what counts most in an office setting.
- Flag
Leave a comment:
-
Re: Office setup -- super-auto, or separate machine/grinder?
My last office had a Sunbeam 6910 in the kitchen for the snobs and I supplied my Gaggia MDF grinder to go with it.Originally posted by 504F583C0 link=1240536275/0#0 date=1240536275Alternatively, can anyone share experiences theyve had running a more traditional setup in a small office?
Other than the wear issues because its not built to "commercial" quality standards (despite what Sunbeam writes), it worked well.
People can learn to use a semi-automatic.
With your budget you can get something a lot tougher than the Sunbeam.
- Flag
Leave a comment:
-
Re: Office setup -- super-auto, or separate machine/grinder?
A interesting item or two in the Hardware for Sale section..Originally posted by 706F781C0 link=1240536275/0#0 date=1240536275Hi guys, long time no post I know, but Im back with a question
I work in a small office -- around 6 coffee drinkers, maybe pulling 2-4 coffees each a day. Weve been using a Saeco super-auto for about the last four years, and Ive been happy enough with that (for milk drinks, anyway), but it just doesnt seem to be handling the workload any more, and is off for repairs every 3-4 months. So, instead of continuing to throw good money after bad, I think its time to look are replacements.
A new super-auto is probably the easiest option -- do any site sponsors in Melbourne sell and service them?
Alternatively, can anyone share experiences theyve had running a more traditional setup in a small office? Im pretty sure I could train the guys here, and Im sure that a separate machine and grinder is both less likely to break down, and easier to fix if needed, than a whizz-bang super-auto.
My budget (assuming I can get one approved!) would be around the $2k mark Id say.
Sorry... Autos and Super Auto do have a place... But a good manual
- Flag
Leave a comment:
-
Office setup -- super-auto, or separate machine/grinder?
Hi guys, long time no post I know, but Im back with a question
I work in a small office -- around 6 coffee drinkers, maybe pulling 2-4 coffees each a day. Weve been using a Saeco super-auto for about the last four years, and Ive been happy enough with that (for milk drinks, anyway), but it just doesnt seem to be handling the workload any more, and is off for repairs every 3-4 months. So, instead of continuing to throw good money after bad, I think its time to look are replacements.
A new super-auto is probably the easiest option -- do any site sponsors in Melbourne sell and service them?
Alternatively, can anyone share experiences theyve had running a more traditional setup in a small office? Im pretty sure I could train the guys here, and Im sure that a separate machine and grinder is both less likely to break down, and easier to fix if needed, than a whizz-bang super-auto.
My budget (assuming I can get one approved!) would be around the $2k mark Id say.Tags: None
- Flag

Leave a comment: