What espresso machine features really matter? Are $100 and $200 price differences worth it? - Page 2

by **zin1953** on Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:59 pm

"Bizarre" is an understatement . . . ;^)

by **Marshall** on Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:43 pm

DrDregs wrote:For the benefit of the op, I would not buy a machine without a hot water wand. Especially if the machine is on for prolonged periods, you have instant hot water for many uses. It's a feature that should be on any self respecting $1000 plus machine.

It depends on where you keep your machine and how you use it. Some constantly use the wand for warming cups and rinsing portafilters.

My machine is in a separate bar, next to a bar sink, where all the espresso washing is done. We have a Zojirushi hot water dispenser in the kitchen for my wife's tea. We rarely use the wand on our espresso machine and wouldn't miss it, if it didn't have one.

by **cafeIKE** on Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:48 pm

Phaelon56 wrote:5) Eric S's thermometer is a great tool but is not a replacement for PID. If you want fairly precise temperatures with minimal futzing around then just get a dual boiler PID and be done with it.

A PID on an e61 group DB is only as precise as the environment is invariant. Eric's adapter is a necessity on an e61 if precise brew temperature is required.


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