I have been offered a 2 group version one of the machines for $1000. The machine is about 5 years old and apparently cost more than $9000 when it was new. Its single phase with a 10 amp plug. Machine is big 780mm wide but I have a place in my kitchen where I can buil a new side 1200mm wide so I have room for it. According to the current owner the machine was used in a cafe for around 3 years and then stored for 2 years. According to him it was reguarly serviced when it was in use and still works perfectly. Then of course I have to work out the plumbing which shouldnt be too hard as I built the house.
So my question is are these machines any good or should I just keep saving for a domestic machine? (currently thinking Domus Galatea or Isomac Tea.) I do entertain a lot and its not unusual for me to make 20 plus coffees in a night. Also if I go and look at this machine what sort of things should I be on the lookout for?
Would be very interested in some CS opinions. Will post an image when I go and look at the machine but in the mean time the machine looks identical to the automatic one on at this link
http://www.emeraldcityespressomachin...i_mac2000.html
So my question is are these machines any good or should I just keep saving for a domestic machine? (currently thinking Domus Galatea or Isomac Tea.) I do entertain a lot and its not unusual for me to make 20 plus coffees in a night. Also if I go and look at this machine what sort of things should I be on the lookout for?
Would be very interested in some CS opinions. Will post an image when I go and look at the machine but in the mean time the machine looks identical to the automatic one on at this link
http://www.emeraldcityespressomachin...i_mac2000.html

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