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Originally posted by Matt G link=1173411744/0#14 date=1173575488
Originally posted by Greg Pullman link=1173411744/0#13 date=1173530624
Surprised it doesnt appear to have a cool touch steam wand for the price; otherwise I cant see the point for the ill-fitting bit of black plastic insulation on the steam wand reminiscent of the $200 thermoblocks...
I was under the impression that the cool-touch design was under a ECM patent ?? :-/
Seems not, Matt- Expobar are using them on the Minore II
Originally posted by Sparky link=1173411744/0#11 date=1173436025
Originally posted by ozscott link=1173411744/0#6 date=1173424016
BTW..do you service these things Mark, or is it a pass time?
Yep, just a hobby. Ive got about 4 machines in various states of disrepair. I love tinkering with these things.
Cheers,
Mark.
Can one of these four machines be fast-tracked off the bench to keep you in coffee while you ponder your next move on the La Pavoni? Seems that now is not a good time to be selling the Bezzera otherwise
But its like a carrot that keeps me going. If I was using the BZ, Id be much slacker about getting it fully restored.
Yep the steam wand is the same as the ones on the BZ99/02/35. A chrome plated brass unit. These steam wands take the standard M10 female threaded steam tip, so you can experiment on the best for you. I found the 4 hole Bezzera tip to be awesome. Bezzera prosumer machines are now shipping with a 3 hole tip. Im not sure which one is on this unit.
I do like the stainless steam wands though. Maybe a Giotto wand could be retro-fitted. Ill check on that.
Heres an update: This discussion has found its way back to Bezzera in Italy and they are considering a cool touch wand for the machine. Although I must add that the steam wand that is fitted is ball jointed, so the addition of a cool-touch wand is not that big of a deal IMO. I realize that some people are fussier than me though. So lets cheer Bezzera on...
The first shipments are due in about 3 weeks and are already sold out. Im not sure when the rotary pump model will be announced, but this is the really exciting option for this machine IMO.
Ive also had a stickybeak at the commercial big brother machine, the Galatea 2 gr. WOW! It is one nice looking machine, with lots of fiber optics piping blue light to a glass plate with the Bezzera logo on it. The fit and finish is absolutely stunning. If the Domus is only a fraction as good looking as this machine, it will be a major showpiece in any kitchen.
Looks being the operative word. Ill have a poke around inside one and report back. But going on the experience Ive had with Bezzera machines, Id expect the internal build quality to be a step above most other offerings. But well wait and see.
First ever demonstrated unit in Australia has landed at our door!
We invite CS Members to inspect the machine, pull few shots and tell us what they think!
Few first observations:
1. The Steam Wand has been modified and is longer than what appears in the picture. Ball joint, easy to use, great microfoam at first try
2. The machines feet has been modified as well, from black rubber to stainless steel round elegant shape, with a rubber base. Complementing on its overall elegance and make it very stable on the bench
3. Easy to pull out, big 4 litre water tank, large cup warmer, and extremely elegant finish of metal of the drip tray!
That was a 3 seconds post ....couldnt wait to get the message out there...
You may be confused a bit Coffeechaser, the Karaoke part is with the Isomac La Mondiale, have you ever seen the machines side speakers? we did try playing music while pulling a shot, but I guess it does only what it suppose to: improving the air circulation inside and stabilizing brew temperature...
Originally posted by Di Bartoli link=1173411744/15#24 date=1178175404
Thanks guys! That was a 3 seconds post ....couldnt wait to get the message out there...
With a new toy to play with I cant blame you for not wanting to be on the computer too long to post. We all have those bad typos everynow and then. All in good humour.
Ofra very kindly let me pull a few shots this afternoon- thanks so much- its a nice machine. Didnt really have time to get a good shot happening, not-quite-two-year-old made things a bit tricky. I did notice I couldnt get the PF into the group the first time I loaded it- guess the dosing Im used to for the Giotto is too much for this baby. Id like to have another play, maybe if Im good theyll let me on Wednesday when I go pick up Giotto...
Sorry I missed you Michelle, I was there in the morning but left just after 11.
Its a shiny new beast and Renzo let me stretch some milk.
It seemed to work so easy compared to the problems Ive had with mine lately but it did give me some clues as to where Ive gone wrong.
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