Data Sheet

Bella Barista
Nene Court, The Embankment,Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 1LD
Tel: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
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Servicing this machine will be easy as all components are quite accessible, case removal is 5
screws, and the water tank platform (which may also need to be removed) has two screws
and a couple of hex screws (puzzling why they decided to use 2 hex screws?). There is little
potential for an inexperienced service engineer to damage the machine when removing the
case, the pump is quite accessible and pump replacement looks straightforward. The water
sensitive control board is mounted in the area least likely to be exposed to water during filling
the tank, or venting, as is the digital temperature controller.
There are no instructions regarding lifting the Expobar Brewtus II from the box and it is a bit
awkward. The best method is to lay the box on its side, slide the machine out in its
polystyrene shells and then flip it upright. It’s heavy and solid, but easily handled by one
person.
In summary; The Expobar Brewtus II is very nice machine for the domestic consumer to use,
easy for the reseller to support and maintain. It should provide years of reliable service with
the minimum of maintenance.
This is a machine that I expected a lot from and it did not disappoint. I can only say to
Expobar, well done you have done a great job on this machine (and I don’t praise these
companies lightly). I think for the competition to displace this machine or attack it’s market
would be extremely difficult. Expobar have the price right, the design right and it works really
well!
I even feel this machine is very good value for money, it’s not a cheap machine and for a
change I do think you are getting what you pay for. This is a subjective statement, but the
Expobar Brewtus II stands out amongst the crowd of prosumer machines.
The machine carries it’s electrical
rating sticker and serial number behind
the drip tray.
The vital statistics for this machine are quite conflicting (and in some cases
inaccurate) when reading various websites and supplied information, my most
accurate view from measurement, rating plate information and internal examination, is
as follows:
• Dimensions all approx. (not including steam/water wands) W = 260mm, D =460mm
H=420mm
• Heating elements are 1200W one in each boiler (but only one can be on at any one
time)
• Each boiler has a capacity of approximately 1.5 litres.
• Boilers are copper with brass ends
• Weight is approximately 20kg
• Pump in the test machine was an Ulka EX5 48W
• Group is an E61 type group