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This is possibly the only one of these in Australia.
When looking for a compact dual boiler, I found this model on the Profitec site:
Profitec semi-automatic espresso machines:Espresso Filter Holder Machine Pro 300
I asked Charlie at Jetblack Espresso whether or not he would be importing them, and by chance he had one for evaluation purposes that was being used by his staff as their machine. When Jetblack moved at the end of 2014 I bought it off Charlie then.
As you can see from the specs the PID controls the brew boiler and has the added benefit of turning into a shot timer when the pump starts. This is a handy little feature.
It also comes with a naked PF and single and double PFs, with an espresso parts double basket. I got Charlie to replace the original steam wand with a Lelit Diana Dual boiler single tip, and he also cranked up the pressurestat to increase the pressure, but to be frank, the steaming pressure is a little weedy. I've still got the original steam wand as well, which is a bit stumpy, but I think it would be pretty easy to change back if you wanted.
It would ideally suit someone who likes short blacks, as you can switch off the steam boiler.
It hasn't had a lot of use. When we were renovating from Oct-Dec last year, it became our main daily machine but made on average 2 flat whites per day. The rest of the time I've owned it I've only used it as a travel machine, on a couple of trips to the coast, but that's about it.
Always fed filtered water, with backflushing daily and chemical backflushing monthly.
When Mr Postie returned it from Charlie after having the steam wand replaced he must have dropped it because the straight German frame was slightly wonky, but this was easily corrected by adjusting one of the front feet. It hasn't affected its performance but you will see from the photos that the top lids and side lines don't quite line up to Teutonic standards.
Whilst reasonably compact, it does weigh a ton. It heats up quickly and it's handy that you can switch off the steam boiler.
I'm asking $1800 including insured delivery to anywhere in Australia, but would prefer a local pickup given Mr Postie's prior abuse.
Cheers
James/Sniff
When looking for a compact dual boiler, I found this model on the Profitec site:
Profitec semi-automatic espresso machines:Espresso Filter Holder Machine Pro 300
I asked Charlie at Jetblack Espresso whether or not he would be importing them, and by chance he had one for evaluation purposes that was being used by his staff as their machine. When Jetblack moved at the end of 2014 I bought it off Charlie then.
As you can see from the specs the PID controls the brew boiler and has the added benefit of turning into a shot timer when the pump starts. This is a handy little feature.
It also comes with a naked PF and single and double PFs, with an espresso parts double basket. I got Charlie to replace the original steam wand with a Lelit Diana Dual boiler single tip, and he also cranked up the pressurestat to increase the pressure, but to be frank, the steaming pressure is a little weedy. I've still got the original steam wand as well, which is a bit stumpy, but I think it would be pretty easy to change back if you wanted.
It would ideally suit someone who likes short blacks, as you can switch off the steam boiler.
It hasn't had a lot of use. When we were renovating from Oct-Dec last year, it became our main daily machine but made on average 2 flat whites per day. The rest of the time I've owned it I've only used it as a travel machine, on a couple of trips to the coast, but that's about it.
Always fed filtered water, with backflushing daily and chemical backflushing monthly.
When Mr Postie returned it from Charlie after having the steam wand replaced he must have dropped it because the straight German frame was slightly wonky, but this was easily corrected by adjusting one of the front feet. It hasn't affected its performance but you will see from the photos that the top lids and side lines don't quite line up to Teutonic standards.
Whilst reasonably compact, it does weigh a ton. It heats up quickly and it's handy that you can switch off the steam boiler.
I'm asking $1800 including insured delivery to anywhere in Australia, but would prefer a local pickup given Mr Postie's prior abuse.
Cheers
James/Sniff
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