Hey guys, just hoping someone can give me some feedback on the Rancilio S10. I have the opportunity to purchase one (semi-auto, 2 group), however do not know anything about them. For starters I am hoping someone can tell me roughly when they were made but also how reliable they were, how good/bad they were etc etc. This one had obviously seen a bit of use as the stream wand has been worn down to brass. Pressumably it has a HX and I am told has a 12L boiler.
Also, this may be a really stupid question however I am new to the whole espresso thing so dont laught too hard. Obviously this machine must be plumbed in however I was wondering if it simply had a tube leading to a water reservoir, would that supply water to the machine or does the machine rely on the water pressure from being plumbed in to supply water to the boiler/pump. In other words, if I had a reservoir below the machine, would the machine suck the water up through vaccume when the boiler refills, or will the boiler just run dry? I am just thinking of this as a temporary solution until we can get it plumbed in properly.
If anyone with knowledge of these machines is able to help me out I would be most grateful.
Regards
Kieran
Also, this may be a really stupid question however I am new to the whole espresso thing so dont laught too hard. Obviously this machine must be plumbed in however I was wondering if it simply had a tube leading to a water reservoir, would that supply water to the machine or does the machine rely on the water pressure from being plumbed in to supply water to the boiler/pump. In other words, if I had a reservoir below the machine, would the machine suck the water up through vaccume when the boiler refills, or will the boiler just run dry? I am just thinking of this as a temporary solution until we can get it plumbed in properly.
If anyone with knowledge of these machines is able to help me out I would be most grateful.
Regards
Kieran

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