I’m plotting on buying an espresso machine. trying to detach the wattage as an shape on the machine’s normal.
What influence does higher wattage have on espresso machines?
December 14th, 2009 · 2 Comments · espresso
Tags: espresso machine·wattage
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2 responses so far ↓
1 Mark P // Dec 14, 2009 at 10:25 pm
it’s absolutely irrelovant as far as feature. there are differences in the wattage only because the apparatus are built different. wattage isn’t an output conception, it’s input, telling you how much power you need to have in order to make it work. inside the machine, the a/c power is converted, the wattage rating is telling you how many watts it’s going to demand to make the power conversion take place. probably not a huge deal to consider, but more wattage would use more electricity.
2 G // Dec 14, 2009 at 10:25 pm
maybe a higher wattage would make steam quicker? stick with the stovetops — the "at home" espresso apparatus aren’t that fantastic unless you are trying to impress people that don’t realize a french press is better than your huge shiny metal box. question any barista what they use to make coffee at home.
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