Anyone know anything about Bezzera C2013 Compact 2-Group?

eggbert

I've seen one come up for sale in the local paper(!) for around $500. I asked them to send a few photos, and from what I can see it looks in pretty good condition - has just sat unloved in storage for a couple of years.

Worth a punt?

Looks like I might have been too late while I dithered. Someone else already going to view it, and I'm stuck at work.

K_Bean_Coffee

on 1500939705:

Worth a punt?

I don't know the machine but any commercial 2 group I working order for $500 is a great buy. Check power requirements though as it could be 10A or 15A. Cheers Paul K Bean - Dream Machines

LeroyC

It won't be 10A. If it's single phase it'll be 15A or 20A. Definitely worth finding out. $500 is no longer cheap if you need $500+ of electrical work done to be able to use it. Also if you get a chance to view it - CHECK THE INTERNALS!! This will be telling although even then not always definitive. Machines can look great on the outside, like this - But their true condition is what's found inside -

ThePiccoloChaser

Hi eggbert... is this for a business project or home resto pleasure ? Leroy's tasty scale infested boiler pics is a good reminder of what goes on out of sight and to factor in extra dough.  :'( On the Bezzera site it seems to indicate 2800 watts which certainly goes in to the 15 amp world.

Brett H

Hi PC and Welcome!!  A great first post, thank you!!!!

askthecoffeeguy

Im also in the market for a compact 2 group saving my bickies at the mo though... p

LeroyC

on 1501051585:

Im also in the market for a compact 2 group saving my bickies at the mo though... p

Do you know what you're going to get?

askthecoffeeguy

nah I've got a fair sized coffee gig in September which I need one for but fund's are tight presently so I might be better off renting ...

LeroyC

on 1501137611:

nah I've got a fair sized coffee gig in September which I need one for but fund's are tight presently so I might be better off renting ...

Yeah, good way to try a machine without committing to a purchase too.

eggbert

Unfortunately I missed out on it as someone beat us to viewing it. I previously had a 2 group Rancilio which I got a sparky to disengage one of the elements, and ran off a 10amp plug. Took an extra couple of minutes to heat up but was perfectly fine. At this house though, the machine would be situated outside, under the house, and it will be easy to get 15A to it. Just a shame we missed out on it. 

askthecoffeeguy

bummer well these things do tend to crop up from time to time especially if you're willing to pay shipment from interstate - but then all of a sudden its no longer such a bargain by the time you factor in freight etc... p