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Postby Troll on Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:35 am

Thanks...

You say I have the option to plumb, but I can't run the rotary off the reservoir, correct?
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Postby HB on Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:41 am

See Do most plumb-in machines require external pressure? Short answer: Some rotary espresso machines run fine without positive pressure (e.g., Izzo Alex), some don't (e.g., Quickmill Vetrano).
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Postby Troll on Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:33 am

Thanks for the link, but I was wondering if the rotary pump can run off an internal reservoir.

I'm guessing there isn't enough space for it.
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Postby sweaner on Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:36 am

HB wrote:See Do most plumb-in machines require external pressure? Short answer: Some rotary espresso machines run fine without positive pressure (e.g., Izzo Alex), some don't (e.g., Quickmill Vetrano).


Dan, my Vetrano seems to run fine without external pressure. Do you have any documentation that I should not be doing that? I am hoping this is a moot point for me, as the "kitchen remodel from hell" should be wrapping up soon, complete with the necessary machine plumbing.
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Postby erics on Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:27 pm

The Vetrano is fitted with a rather small connecting line to the pump (internal to the machine).
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All pumps (not just those fitted to espresso machines) have a net positive suction head (NPSH) requirement and the typical installation meets this with ease. This is a good link explaining NPSH: http://www.vikingpump.com/en/documents/Engineering%20Documents/NPSH_simplified.pdf . Now I haven't put pen to paper to calculate NPSH for the Vetrano but that ~10" length of small tubing would bother me even with the relatively low flow conditions. Conversely, if it were 3/8" tubing, I wouldn't even be typing this and when the machine is fed clean water at ~ 35 psi, it performs beautifully.

Operating a machine from a stationary tank would be my preferred method of operation - a few pros and cons but this is just another example of why each installation (and pump itself) is a little different. I had a pronounced cavitation problem when I tried to run a Vetrano from a tank but I also know that you (Scott) do not.
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Postby Dogshot on Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:37 pm

Have you taken a look at what's locally available? The Greenbeanery has a Kedge T1, which is supposed to be an Astoria clone. It has a 6l stainless steel boiler(!), volumetric dosing, and Im' pretty sure it's a rotary pump - for $1,650 (CDN!!!).

It seems like a very high quality machine with great parts for the price - Paul Pratt reviewed the machine and thought it was well put-together.

http://www.greenbeanery.ca/bean/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=35_144&products_id=1519

To me this seems like an incredible deal, and I would look at it very carefully before spending more. It even has a 1-year warranty, which is serviced locally for those of us in Toronto.

If i was looking for a new machine right now, and I might be soon, this would be first on my list to check out.

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Postby zin1953 on Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:42 pm

Keep in mind that Kedge Klüb is 220v ONLY.
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Postby Dogshot on Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:47 pm

Yes, 220v and should be plumbed; but Gicar control, Sirai p-stat, Procon rotary pump.

See Paul's comments on the machine: http://www.espresso-restorations.com/Kedge.html

Looks like I'm talking myself into this machine. Why did I start posting to this thread? i was doing just fine with my current stuff...

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Postby Dogshot on Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:57 pm

zin1953 wrote:Keep in mind that Kedge Klüb is 220v ONLY.


Nice umlaut there, Jason. You have a keystroke for that?

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Postby Chert on Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:57 pm

I can respond for zin1953: ü ä ë are formed by typing option-u and then the vowel over which you want the umlaut to appear. (I think it is ctrl-u if you are using a windows box, but I'm not sure.) :wink:
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