Vostok Lever by Advanced Coffee Solution (ACS) - Page 2
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Yes there is going to be a 1 group version, it will have an internal tank, but can be mains plumbed. When run tanked it will either have a small vibration pump, a standard rotary pump, or if available one of the new miniature rotary pumps from FOT. It will use the same dual boiler system and thermal management as the 3 group, but may have additional software features e.g. preinfusion at different pressures, on off timers, eco modes..etc... Boilers will probably be AISI 316L steel, rather than copper.arcus wrote:As we can see from the pic, they are using the LSM group. Has anyone heard anything more about this machine and whether there is going to be a 1 group version?
I am waiting to get my hands on a 240V prototype to do initial testing....I am not expecting the prototype until the new year....probably end Jan early Feb 2016. Presumably a US variant will also be built, not just 240V/230V machines.
P.S. It's quite handy that it's after Christmas as I am in the middle of testing/redesigning a roaster for the UK market and expect the redesigned roaster to come from China early January. This gives me time to get that work done before testing the lever prototype.
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Yeah, I believe they 'had' one. Not sure where that went or to which lucky guy/gurl.arcus wrote:Sam, Talk Coffee down there has/had one and they added a stealth PID.
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Any idea on the pricing range on the one-group? Seems to me that what killed most levers' penetration into the consumer section is their price associated tag/bracket.DaveC wrote:Yes there is going to be a 1 group version, it will have an internal tank, but can be mains plumbed. When run tanked it will either have a small vibration pump, a standard rotary pump, or if available one of the new miniature rotary pumps from FOT. It will use the same dual boiler system and thermal management as the 3 group, but may have additional software features e.g. preinfusion at different pressures, on off timers, eco modes..etc... Boilers will probably be AISI 316L steel, rather than copper.
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Not really because it has a lot more than ordinary levers with a couple of PID controlled cartridge heating elements in the group and PID controlled boilers, plus pumps etc....My advice was for them to keep it within the same price range as a standard Londinium....whether they can do this or not...I don't know.
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I can't decide it they were inspired by Hobie Alter or Thor Heyerdahl. Does look like it would make good coffee.arcus wrote:Yes, I believe the Ventus is styled after a catamaran although some feel it looks more like something out of Star Trek. It has a 5 litre boiler so it's bigger than I thought it was when I saw a picture. It's certainly an interesting looking machine.
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Ha! Good point (s) That Clam Shell Lever machine of old was probably the inspiration but they missed the clam shell and found sail power. Maybe a dhow?
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EspressoTV video from Host 2015:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIV45GvoNZQ
I love the features! I would think we're going to see more two boiler levers coming to market.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIV45GvoNZQ
I love the features! I would think we're going to see more two boiler levers coming to market.
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Machine looks incredible, but it's time to open a thread dedicated to his tamping technique. Anyone else willing to pull some shots using the triple tap and tamp w/punch?
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It was an interesting technique and I was really wondering how much tamping pressure he used with his pile driver finish. Lots of unnecessary theatrics as far as I'm concerned.
I believe adjusting the pre-infusion pressure using electronics is a first for a lever.
I believe adjusting the pre-infusion pressure using electronics is a first for a lever.
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If they really do make a 110V, 1 group, tank-fed version, that would be a very attractive machine indeed, and I could imagine ponying up quite a bit of cash for one. It would be extra cool if you could turn off the steam boiler for everyday use, and then fire it up when you like (as I rarely make milk drinks for myself, but like to have the capability to do it for get-togethers).
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