Showing posts with label commercial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label commercial. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Champion 2000+ Commercial Model Juicer G5-PG710 White Review

Champion 2000+ Commercial Model Juicer G5-PG710 White
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I have owned a Champion Juicer for several years now and still love it. It makes great juice and the type of juice I like, with some pulp. I used to have an Acme juicer and discovered when I got my Champion that there is a difference between juicers. The Acme juicer had no pulp, more like the juice you see in the store which if you look at the reviews for the Acme juicer, people love it. It does a good job and I had an Acme juicer for 20 years. The Champion Juicer that I have now was gotten because someone recommended it via the extra pulp it gave so that sounded interesting and I have not regretted the change out of what machine I use now. I can do carrot juice with the carrots right out of the refrigerator and no warm up. The machine handles cold veggies very nicely. The "shoot" that you put the veggies into is wide enough for those bigger carrots that you don't have to take time to cut them up first. My vegetable preparation is very minimal. The cleanup is very quick. I always hand wash and dry the pieces to insure they fit properly. I have never had any problems with the machine. I read the manual first before I started so probably the one aspect that is different is greasing the metal part before you put the machine together which isn't a big issue. It does take a little muscle to hold the screen down while you are putting the machine together so if you are 80 you might want to get a different juicer. It has a safety feature that if you don't have the machine put together properly, it will not turn on. I find that extremely helpful because I tried a Jack LaLanne juicer before this machine and didn't have one piece put on exactly right and the machine started up and broke the piece quickly before I even had a chance to turn the machine off. So I can really appreciate the fact that if I haven't got the screen on completely or have the underneath piece backwards, the machine will "tell me" and I salvage my machine and my wallet. So there are advantages as to why a juicer is designed a certain way if we can see the "vision" of the reasoning. My brother is interested in a juicer and I anticipate Champion will be the choice as per cost. Juicers are not cheap so get one that works for you to start out with and it will be with you a very long time. I also noticed that Amazon sold the individual parts for this machine so if you want backup pieces, the option exists easily. I can't say enough praise for this machine as I really adore my juicer. If I had to buy myself another juicer, it would be this machine. Very highly recommended.

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Product Description

Heavy duty front and rear ball bearing installation for smoother running, maximum R.P.M.'S. Added winding capacity which increases starting torque and allows the motor to run cooler increasing the durability factor and performance under heavy use conditions. Stainless steel shaft for longer wear. Manufactured per UL for use in the USA.

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Saturday, July 30, 2011

VitaMix Drink Machine 5006 Commercial Blender Review

VitaMix Drink Machine 5006 Commercial Blender
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We used this product for 17 months in our coffee bar and it got a great deal of use. We had no problems with it and it just keeps going and going. Great for commercial or personal use (for those who like frozen drinks at home or to entertain).

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Vita-Mix Drink Machine model 5006 Commercial Blender Features & SpecificationsVita-Mix Blending Drink Machine MP 2 Model 5006 by VitaMix The VitaMix Drink Machine is extremely powerful and has a timer built in. The Drink Machine is up to five times more powerful and three times faster than other comparable commercial blenders. This blender means business! Both literally and figuratively . This unit has enough torque to crush a half gallon of ice in three seconds. The automatic timer starts on low and then gets up to high for a smooth finish and turns off automatically. Give your servers time to make the drink and serve the customer easily!As far as a commercial timed blender is concerned - this is a fairly cost effective way to go. If you are a household who just wants a powerful timed blender, well its great for that too! The unit is consistent in providing smooth resultsFunctions:GranitasMargaritasSmoothiesMilkshakesMaltsWhole Fruit and Vegetable DrinksSmoothiesFrozen Coffees and teasFeatures:32 Oz Carafe2+ Peak Horsepower MotorAll Stainless steel enclosed blade assemblySealed ball bearingsPolycarbonate Container - unbreakable!Metal to Metal drive coupling for high speed production2-Step Timer37,000 RPM bare motor speedLightweight at only 13 poundsSpecifications: ModelDrink Machine #5006 - Blending StationWeight13.2 PoundsDimensionsHeight:18"Width:9"Diameter:9"Voltage120 V / AC / 60Hz / 11.5 ampsPower2+ peak HPMotor750-850 WattsPlungerPlasticCarafePlastic 48 OuncesWarranty3 Years on Parts and Labor What are the differences between the Drink Machine and theVita-Prep?The difference between these two commercial machines would be that one has a variable speed (Vita-Prep) and one has a timer function (Drink Machine 1230). What are the differences between the Drink Machine1230 and the Drink Machine5006?We think it's just to confuse us all! The two machines are exactly the same as far as motor specs go. The only difference is the1230 has a 64 Ounce container

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Bunn 12-c. Pourover Commercial Coffee Brew with Two Warmers. Review

Bunn 12-c. Pourover Commercial Coffee Brew with Two Warmers.
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This is the second Bunn we have owned for our home. We drink lots of coffee. This brews it FAST!
Our first Bunn was a rescue from being tossed, it was a used and broken 3 burner VP Model as well.
We fixed it when necessary and it lasted nearly 20 years! Parts lists and manuals are free online, a huge plus!
Easy to maintain and repair if you are handy (they are made to be fixed, not thrown away every year or 2!)
These are built to last, but you have to maintain them.. Make sure you clean the sprayer nozzle frequently, where coffee oils deposit.
We've broken a carafe or 3 over the years, lol, no worries, they are easily replaced (unlike some dispozo brands).

We buy BUNN because they are great at what they do and their reputation speaks for itself.

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Product Description

BUNN is the preferred beverage equipment provider for fine restaurants and other food service establishments because the equipment consistently produces high quality beverages. The stainless steel construction of BUNN brewers makes them incredibly durable. The patented brewing system uses a reservoir to hold water at optimum brewing temperature and a sprayhead that showers the hot water over the ground coffee, floating the grounds in the filter for even extraction, bringing out the full flavor of the coffee. Features: Internal components are constructed from stainless steel. Pourover brewer requires no plumbing - just pour cold water in top and coffee brews immediately. All stainless steel construction. Two separately controlled warmers. Brews into 2 BUNN commercial "regular" or "decaf" decanters (models 6100 or 6101 - not included)..

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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Pasquini Livia 90 Semiautomatic Commercial Espresso/Cappuccino Machine Review

Pasquini Livia 90 Semiautomatic Commercial Espresso/Cappuccino Machine
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I have just received the machine from Illy USA at a very attractive price (considering I order the Illy beans regularly anyway, their price on this machine with a one-year coffee subscription is a excellent indeed). I have been needing to replace an espresso machine every 2 years ca., I figured, I might as well try out one considered to be in the light duty commercial catagory.

After the first few cups I learned the proper pressure on the temper and out came from the machine coffee that any Italian coffee bar would be proud of. It could be my imagination, but, the brew from this mahcine seems to be stronger (more bitter) then the Saeco, Krup, and Solis ($300 range machines). Although the crema is not as much when compared with the others I used before. Also, being able to leave the machine on all day long means instant hot water/steam which is very nice for a small office environment. I used the hot water mainly to heat the cups. It does however, take about 7 minutes to reach its operating condition (to bring a mass of water to the proper temperature and pressure in the internal boiler) when first turned on every morning and the noise from the pump that transfers water from the holding tank to the boiler is quite loud.

There are some minor flaws that I could see so far. The fit and finish on the machine is fine but not perfect. There are corners on the rear that could be finished a little better and some spot welding marks should be polished out. The water tray (the one below the group head to hold liquid that drips off after a brew) is very small and needs to be emptied quite often.

This is a new machine; thus, I cannot report its long term performance and endurance. My past experience with the $300 range machine is that they last about 2 to 3 years before something expensive to fix breaks. I shall see if this seemingly robust machine will last.

So far, I am very satisfied with it.

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From Italy comes the celebrated Pasquini Livia 90 Semiautomatic espresso & cappuccino machine.  Designed for home, office, or small restaurant use, it employs sturdy commercial components from a world famous professional espresso machine line.  The Pasquini Livia 90 Semiautomatic espresso machine sets the standard for what is possible from a home espresso machine.  This is the true connoisseur's espresso machine, and is a lifetime investment for the espresso aficionado. Jam packed with commercial grade features and parts, the Pasquini Livia is a true heat exchanger espresso machine, which means the boiler is used for steaming on demand, and espresso water is drawn straight from the built in reservoir - it gets flash heated as it passes through a piping system inside the boiler.  With the Livia 90, producing espresso shot after espresso shot, and steaming instantly for large parties is never a problem. Brewing espresso & frothing milk at the same time is no problem for the Livia!  This is an absolute necessity for any espresso machine used for entertaining or in a semi-commercial environment.  This saves a lot of time and eliminates the need for you to wait for the boiler to ""recover"" between espresso brewing and milk heating functions (common on all single boiler machines).  The dual heat exchanger allows for both functions to take place simultaneously. The Livia 90 Semiautomatic is just like the Livia 90 Automatic, but IT DOES NOT have the automatic one-touch brewing system like the automatic version.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

BUNN VPR Commercial 12-Cup Pour-Over Coffee Brewer, with 2 Warmers Review

BUNN VPR Commercial 12-Cup Pour-Over Coffee Brewer, with 2 Warmers
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About 15 years ago, I purchased a Bunn home duty coffee maker and found it to be excellent. After about 5 years of nearly daily use, it started to get a little finicky so I took it apart in an attempt to clean the hot water chamber. Turned out the sealing parts are not really made to be taken apart after 5 years of use and then go back together.

In a quest for a new Bunn, I found that the VPR cost about double what the home version cost so.... 10 years later, the Bunn VPR is still going strong and has helped out at family events serving large groups of people (just what the machine is designed for!). Despite having water poured into the bottom heat plate (don't try to pour water in without a carafe in place), it still works perfectly!

A hint to those who make coffee only on the weekends: the design of the Bunn is that it is a small hot water tank and keeps a couple gallons of water hot and ready to go at all times. This will use some electricity and I've taken to putting a towel over the top of mine to help insulate and lower energy usage. Additionally, being hot all the time, water will evaporate. If going more than a couple days without making coffee, it's best to pour a pitcher of water in (with the filter basket empty and a carafe ready to catch the hot water) to top off the tank and then make a pot with coffee after it has reheated the reservoir.

If by some Act of God, my Bunn stops working, I will not hesitate to purchase another Commercial Bunn for what is essentially personal, home use. If you love coffee and can tolerate the price, this is a great choice for a coffee brewer!

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Bunn-O-Matic Pour-O-Matic VPR Coffee Brewer VPR 269

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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Breville 800ESXL Commercial 15-Bar Triple-Priming Die-Cast Espresso Machine Review

Breville 800ESXL Commercial 15-Bar Triple-Priming Die-Cast Espresso Machine
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The Breville 800 ESXL is turning out to be one of the best buys I have ever madeBreville 800ESXL Commercial 15-Bar Triple-Priming Die-Cast Espresso Machine.

I had a Gaggia that produced great espresso when I first got it, but recently, it stopped creating any crema whatsoever. Water leaked from the steamer wand and the expresso head. It was time for a replacement.

I studied and studied and studied all the expresso makers and I knew I did not want to spend over $500 for a good pot. My goal was to find a great pot for under that amount. I read every review there is on the internet concerning the Breville 800 ESXL. People love it or hate it but if you read carefully, you may find as I did, that many of those who hate it, did not follow the directions as prescribed by Breville. They treated it like their old pot, however, the Breville 800 is a wonderful pot if used according to the instructions put out by Breville. And dare I say, that some of the others who did not like the pot sounded like coffee snobs who want perfection and had no right buying this machine and judging by standards that only a much more expensive machine could match.

If you want a truly outstanding expresso or cappuccino, the Breville 800 will do it for you, as long as you live up to your part of the bargain. The first thing you need are really good beans and fresh filtered water. Next is to really learn how to make expresso. You need to find the right grind and then stick with it. I have a Capresso Burr Grinder that works great for only $85. You need to learn the right amount of pressure to tamp the coffee (also, it does not hurt purchase a good metal tamp- the one they give you is only okay). You should get a thermometer to make sure your frothed milk is between 140 - 160 degrees and then learn how to froth milk. The cups should be warm and you will have some great coffee.

you may not get great coffee the first time out--- and maybe not the second, but the more you do it, critique what you did, and make adjustments, you will find that the difference between and excellent cup and a good cup has more to do with you than the machine. This is a hands-on machine (which I love about it). Like a cook using fresh ingredients, the results often lie in the art of the cook. It is the same with this machine. If you just want to turn it on and get a great cup of espresso, it may happen sometimes, but not always. It is up to you to make your shot the best. There is a learning curve to be sure, but the end result is fantastic - and for a great price. I was making great shot after great shot in about three days.

I was scared to death about my filters clogging as others have said, but I have found that the best thing you can do is to clean after every shot. it is not a big job to wipe down the nozzle, rinse out the pots and filters, and take the little tool they give you to keep the filters open and poke the hole once to keep it open for the next time. Takes all of a minute- maybe less. The result, great expresso, perfect crema, great frothed milk (once you acquire the knack of rothing), and a beautiful, sturdy machine that should last a long time with the kind of care I ask you to give it.

Some have complained about the temperature of the coffee. I too thought it was not hot enough the first few times I made the espresso, and then I read the manual. When you do what the manual says, the coffee is plenty hot --too hot actually. As for the time it takes to steam the milk, no longer than my Gaggia with a lot less mess. And about the "sloppy mess in the portafilter" and no dry puck ---- well, I would like a dry puck too, but the paper from Breville in the box tells you that the technology they use to get the coffee hot and with perfect crema will not give you the traditional dry puck. Expect it to be watery in the portafilter. just rinse it out when done and you are in business. I accept that and as a result I get great coffee. My machine is not a Rencilio, nor a Gaggia. It is a Breville and it does not have the dry puck--- but it does have great espresso that can be made within a minute or two of turning on the machine. And clean up takes less time than it did to heat up (under a minute).

It has a large well for water which is easy to fill, from the front and the back. it is very very easy to clean. It is sturdy and it looks great. There are so many cool things built in --- obviously thought went into the design. Some complain about it being loud. I have never met an espresso maker that is not loud. Oh yes, I saw one once but that machine cost $2,000 and was fully automatic. There was no joy in making an expresso with that---- no art to it. The machine does it all.

Now, for the weaknesses. I already told you to get another tamp. The one they give is not the greatest. Also, it has the very cool feature where it purges itself after each shot or steaming allowing the built up steam to flow to the overflow reservoir. (Actually this is a positive feature) but on the negative side it uses more water, but no big deal unless you are paying for bottled water. With my Gaggia, I was always afraid it was going to blow up on me. This steam pressure release is very cool and well thought out.

Needless to say, I am very happy with this machine. As you may be able to see, I am the kind of person who looks at what I have done and tries to make the next one better. For me, this machine does not disappoint.

Hopefully, this review has helped.

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The Breville 800ESXL Commercial Die Cast Designed Espresso Machine is incredibly beautiful, as well, as functional! It has a thermo block heating system, 15 bar Italian made pump, dual wall crema system, a pre-brew function and an auto-purge function (anti burn) just to name a few. This espresso machine will look gorgeous on your countertop in your kitchen. It's a functional show piece.

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