Hello all, hope everything is well. I have spent some time away from B&B but still shave with the tools that brought me here in the first place. In my time away, I have been exploring some of the other finer things in life, most recently coffee.
I am considering installing a commercial espresso until in my apartment, however I could use some advice. I currently use a gage classic which gets used but I want to step up to something a little better. My search for a good condition used commercial machine has gone on for some time now, and I have noticed one thing, in the world of commercial units, the use of 110v single groups units is uncommon and finding a used one has proven more difficult than a 220v 2 group unit.
Do any of you currently have a larger 220v 2 group machine in use? If so I have a few questions, First of all how long does yours take to heat up and is it more economical to just leave it on. Also have you noticed any ridiculous increase in your electric bill.
Lastly if anyone has electrical experience and could help me with the last piece of the puzzle, that would be great. I don't currently have a 220v line available and would have to set one up. I looked in my breaker box and it is full unless come of the breakers ca be converted to skinny breakers. I will upload a picture of the box for reference. Can you tell me if setting up a new breaker is possible with my current box and how much something like this would cost. The outlet would go directly below the breaker box about 5 feet so not very far. Otherwise is there some way around setting up a new 220v line.
Thank you for the help in advance.
-Anthony
I am considering installing a commercial espresso until in my apartment, however I could use some advice. I currently use a gage classic which gets used but I want to step up to something a little better. My search for a good condition used commercial machine has gone on for some time now, and I have noticed one thing, in the world of commercial units, the use of 110v single groups units is uncommon and finding a used one has proven more difficult than a 220v 2 group unit.
Do any of you currently have a larger 220v 2 group machine in use? If so I have a few questions, First of all how long does yours take to heat up and is it more economical to just leave it on. Also have you noticed any ridiculous increase in your electric bill.
Lastly if anyone has electrical experience and could help me with the last piece of the puzzle, that would be great. I don't currently have a 220v line available and would have to set one up. I looked in my breaker box and it is full unless come of the breakers ca be converted to skinny breakers. I will upload a picture of the box for reference. Can you tell me if setting up a new breaker is possible with my current box and how much something like this would cost. The outlet would go directly below the breaker box about 5 feet so not very far. Otherwise is there some way around setting up a new 220v line.
Thank you for the help in advance.
-Anthony
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