Bezzera Strega Commercial Espresso Machine - switchable tank / direct connect - V2

Bezzera

$2,649.00

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• Bezzera Strega Commercial Espresso Machine - switchable tank / direct connect, vibration pump - V2

  There are times when one wants the best espresso extraction without hesitating to what is involved to install a quality espresso machine and without hesitating to learn the skills needed to make it happen. Well, after setting up this machine, using the appropriate commercial grade grinder, and refining our skills, you, like we did, may see every other espresso machine as inadequate!

  
  The reason is the flavor profiles offered by the Strega line are extraordinary!
  
  The only downside was the lever requires some muscle! The lever is pushed down against a spring until the lever locks into position. After locking and after the bottom rim of the demitasse cup is covered with espresso, the lever needs to be disengaged from the locked position, and the spring will push the lever up. If the grind is too coarse, the lever will come up too fast. If there is no coffee in the basket or the portafilter is missing, this lever will snap upwards. We warn you that the lever can cause personal injury to your face or eye socket. BE CAREFUL NOT TO PLACE YOUR FACE IN FRONT OF THE LEVER AT ANY TIME!
  
  Have more interest? Read a third party review of this machine.

  Features:

  • Double water supply / switchable: This machine can be operated with the tank / reservoir only or it can be plumbed directly to the water line. Our suggestion on initial usage, to avoid heating element damage, is to first operate the unit as a tank model.
  • Vibration pump: Activated to refill boiler or when lever is brought into down, locked position for pre-infusion.
  • Pressurstat: Monitor boiler's steam pressure.
  • Grouphead: Heated by a separate heating element to keep the temperature more stable.
  • Stability: There are weights placed in the lower rear of the machine's interior to keep it more stable while pulling it down on the lever.
  • Hot water wand: Located on the right side. Multi-directional. Activated using joystick control.
  • Steam wand: Located on the left side. Multi-directional and utilizes non-compression valve with a joystick control.
  • Boiler pressure gauge: Indicates steam pressure in boiler.
  • Drip tray: Made of stainless steel. Removable for manual cleaning. Optional drip tray to drain is available (order parts #12 through #17 in direct connect diagram).

  Details and Specifications:

  
  Measurements: 27.95" H x 12.99" W x 17.72" D (71 cm H x 33 cm W x 45 cm D)
  Weight: 63.93 pounds (29 kilograms)
  Power: 1550 watts, 110 volts, 50/60 hertz
  Boiler capacity: 0.53 gallons (2 liters)
  Tank capacity: 1.06 gallons (4 liters)
  Portafilter size: 2.28" (58 mm)
  Nipple for water supply: G 3/8" (9.53 mm)
  Drain connector diameter: 0.39" (10 mm)
  Country of manufacture: Milan, Italy

  Additional Notes:

  1. Water line pressure: Should be regulated to be between 35 and 40 pounds for proper operation of this machine. Check with your local plumbing supply to advise on purchase so as to meet any local building codes. In addition, check with them about your local building code may require a backflow preventer (which does not allow boiler water to backflow into water supply).
  2. Drain line: For those customers who can not or have difficulty to plumb the drain line on this model, we do sell a drip tray that can be put in place of the drip tray for training. The same drip tray cover can be used.
  3. Backflushing: Bezzera forbids backflushing the Strega as there is no 3 way solenoid valve for the water pressure to be relieved. If you backflush this machine at your risk, you may have a difficult time removing the portafilter, or the portafilter, upon removing, may explode off the grouphead and cause damage or injury. The proper way to clean the grouphead is by manually removing the dispersion screen and scrubbing it with a small wire metal brush and soaking it in Ascaso backflushing detergent. Please note that the screen can be damaged upon removal and is not covered under warranty.
  4. Packaging for shipping: We open every Bezzera box to inspect the machine and add additional packaging inside the box for safer transport. We then place the Bezzera box into a larger box.
  5. Some assembly required: The lever handle needs to be hand screwed on and the Allen key screw needs to tighten into the hole to hold the lever handle in place. Last we checked, the Allen key and Allen key screw are included in a small bag in the accessories box.

• My Espresso Shop's Price Match Guarantee

  We work very hard to ensure that we offer the absolute best prices online.  If you find another online store that offers a lower price then us within 30 days of your purchase date please let us know and we will refund your original payment for the difference.  We want you to feel confident that you are getting the absolute best price for the product you are ordering.

  To request your partial refund, email us a link to the same product on our website, or on our competitor's website within 30 days from the date of your order and we will process the credit accordingly.

  Note: In order to be eligible for My Espresso Shop's price match guarantee, you must have purchased your product from our website before requesting your partial refund, and the website can not be an auction-based or "discounter" website, such as Overstock or Ebay.

  My Espresso Shop's Warranty

  My Espresso Shop offers a one year warranty unless otherwise noted. Please see individual product pages for warranty lengths. Our warranty is provided by the manufacturer or distributor, depending on the brand. Please contact us if you have a warranty-related issue, and we will make the appropriate arrangements. Our warranty for home/domestic machines included parts and labor limited to manufacturer's defects (unless otherwise noted). Warranty for machines used for commercial purposes includes parts only limited to manufacturer's defects - this means that labor to make the repair is not covered under warranty (unless a labor warranty is purchased or provided). Our warranty period begins at the free on board shipping point, which means that the buyer takes ownership once the product leaves our shipping location.

• Free Shipping:

  You read that correctly! My Espresso Shop provides 100% free shipping on all of our Espressos Machines and Grinders. (Policy applies to products shipped to the 48 Continental U.S. States)

  Sales Tax:

  My Espresso Shop charges sales tax based on the state of your order billing information.

  International Shipping:

  International shipping is certainly available in some cases dependent on brand, but shipping terms vary from country to country. The team at My Espresso Shop takes pride in quality customer service and making your shopping experience as easy as possible. If you are ordering your product from a country other than the United States, please email us at Info@MyEspressoShop.com and our team will do our absolute best to get you the fastest shipping and lowest shipping price available if possible.

  Order Confirmation:

  Once your order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation email.  This means that we have received your order in our system and pre-authorized your credit card for the purchase.  As soon as we receive your order, we automatically reach out to our suppliers to confirm that it is in stock and available for immediate shipment.  If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will void the pre-authorization and reach out to you via e-mail.  If your item(s) are available for immediate shipment (within 5 business days), we will process the charges and submit the order for shipment.

  Order Shipment:

  If your product is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card, it will typically ship within two-three business days from the date of your order.  We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out.  If you do not receive tracking information from us within three business days of your order, please feel free to follow up with us at Info@MyEspressoShop.com. Most shipping is sent via FedEx, UPS, or USPS, and the product will arrive 3-5 days after leaving the distribution warehouse. For commercial or larger products, some shipping will be placed via freight. In those cases, shipping times will be longer than our standard 3-5 days.