I am researching a number of HX machines and came across the Quickmill Andreja Premium imported by Caffe Italia. They appear to be a great performer as well as being very well built machine made from high quality s/s #304 ( does anyone know if Isomac, Diadema, Giotto, VBM are made from #304 or lesser grade s/s?). I have found a few o/s reviews that rate the Quickmill highly but cant find anything on them in Australia. Does anyone own one or know about them. As far as I can find out, Caffe Italia are the only sellers of the Quickmill and I am unsure of their aftersales serviceabilty which may be a problem in the event of a breakdown.
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They are a nice machine (my personal opinion) and build and performance wise, similar (but not the same) as the GPP and Domobar. Theyre not big sellers here though I understand they are quite popular in the UK. One of my customers has one and its been in for repair (pressure stat) and general service.Originally posted by 2C222B2F2D262C373A262B2C2B2F2D264E0 link=1241780678/0#0 date=1241780678Quickmill Andreja Premium
Over time, they can run a bit hot and dont have the thermostability of the GPP and reportedly have the same sticky anti-vac valve as per many HX, previous model, machines.
Am unsure as to the grade of stainless on the machines you mentioned though expect they too are 304. The frame on the GPP is not stainless, but powder coated, and its shinier than most HX machines as the stainless is nickel plated.
If you like the look, and the price is right, and most importantly, the seller sets it up correctly and doesnt just give it to you as they received it, then go for it.
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Try post http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1234315505Originally posted by 6D636A6E6C676D767B676A6D6A6E6C670F0 link=1241780678/0#0 date=1241780678I am researching a number of HX machines and came across the Quickmill Andreja Premium imported by Caffe Italia. They appear to be a great performer as well as being very well built machine made from high quality s/s #304 ( does anyone know if Isomac, Diadema, Giotto, VBM are made from #304 or lesser grade s/s?). I have found a few o/s reviews that rate the Quickmill highly but cant find anything on them in Australia. Does anyone own one or know about them. As far as I can find out, Caffe Italia are the only sellers of the Quickmill and I am unsure of their aftersales serviceabilty which may be a problem in the event of a breakdown.
Any particular reason to be so focused on the grade of SS ? I mean 316 is much better for corrosion resistance than 304
Besides, good cleaning and maintenance is minor to have a better quality machine..
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I live near the beach and want a machine fairly bullet proof from rust. I know from experience living near the beach that if you dont have higher quality steel materials it will rust (even inside the house).Originally posted by 4C636A687F406C636C6A68606863790D0 link=1241780678/2#2 date=1241785096Any particular reason to be sofocused on the grade of SS ?I mean 316 is much better for corrosion resistance than 304
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Yea, well the 304 is a Second grade SS and 316 is the better grade suitable to marine and Food..Originally posted by 232D2420222923383529242324202229410 link=1241780678/4#4 date=1241787709I live near the beach and want a machine fairly bullet proof from rust. I know from experience living near the beach that if you dont have higher quality steel materials it will rust (even inside the house).Originally posted by 4C636A687F406C636C6A68606863790D0 link=1241780678/2#2 date=1241785096Any particular reason to be sofocused on the grade of SS ?I mean 316 is much better for corrosion resistance than 304
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Hi Bleach,
If corrosion is a big concern (and as an ex-beachdweller I get your point) then check this baby out....it has a stainless covers AND frame....
I have been researching an Izzo Gruppo machine called an Alex Duetto Mk2. It is just about to be released on the world market (following after the original Alex Duetto).
http://www.chriscoffee.com/products/home/espresso/izzoduetto
and
http://www.bellabarista.co.uk/pdf/IzzoAlexDuettocloserlookv5.pdf
Cheers,
Paolo
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Because Ive witnessed the scace results on the GPP and also witnessed what happens when you run water out of the Andreja at various points on the time continuum when its been idle.Originally posted by 425B4D4F2E0 link=1241780678/7#7 date=1241923970How do you know that?Originally posted by 7A6C6969787A767F7F7C7C190 link=1241780678/1#1 date=1241784982... dont have the thermostability of the GPP ...
Cheers,
Luca
If that satisfies your scepticism, great. If not, then believe whatever you want to. :P
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