{"title":"Kees van der Westen Coffee Machines","description":"\u003cp\u003eKees van der Westen builds hand-finished espresso machines in the south of the Netherlands, and this range brings its single-group designs to Australia. Choose the Speedster for pump-driven control in a compact body, or the Spiritello if you want a lever group with modern essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kees-van-der-westen-speedster","title":"Kees Van Der Westen Speedster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kees Van Der Westen Speedster is arguably the best single group espresso machine money can buy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis machine is usually ordered to the customers specific requirements. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like to know more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eConstruction in stainless steel only, including frame, also the black powder coated parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFully new developed double boiler system in stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCompletely new designed group in stainless with high neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eElectronic temperature controllers driving solid state relays on both boilers, PID on coffee boiler, no moving parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSteam boiler equipped with a heat-exchanger to pre-heat the water going into the coffee boiler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDiffuser in POM plastic, doesn`t get dirty as soon, easy to clean and doesn`t affect the water temperature on its last path towards the coffee. Diffuser is easily removable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNo screw to hold group screen, yet screen and rubber gasket are easily removable through openings in the bottom plate of the group to reach the sides of the rubber gasket ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSelf bleeding group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eGroup solenoid valve in stainless only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e0.6mm jet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProgressive pre infusion cylinder, spring loaded chromed piston shaft actually moves up through body panel during extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eExternal commercial grade rotation pump with motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTwo different temperatures of hot water available through one switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eActivation of group by small lever with shift gate: off-infuse-brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStrong and long lasting steam power, steam tip with 4 holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFilter holders with teflon coating on inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDrain tray adjustable in height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Speedster has 2 boilers.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe coffee water boiler is made from 3mm stainless steel tube and 6mm thick flanges. The steam-hot water boiler is done in 2mm stainless tube with 6mm flanges.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a large hole on top of the coffee water boiler on which the group is installed. The group is made in 4 and 5mm stainless. The group is welded, also onto the boiler. The welding is done both on the outside as well as the inside to prevent crevices which may cause corrosion. The neck of the boiler is situated vertically to allow for a proper constant thermo-siphon heat flow inside, reaching the full length and height of the group. Both the cover as the bottom of the group are removable, sealed by o-rings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire frame is made from 3mm stainless steel, including the black powder coated parts. Body work is in 1mm stainless, drain tray in 2mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSteamboiler\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rear steam boiler has a total capacity of 3.5 litre. An electronic temperature controller gets it information through a very precise and fast reacting probe, located in the steam, and activates the heating element via a solid state relay. The heating element provides a powerful 1.800Watt. This is divided over two elements of 900Watt each, mounted on one flange. There are no moving parts in the heating system.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe steam valve has a large knob, stainless steel wand and a steam tip with 4 holes in fan-shape, each with a diameter of 1,2mm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nActivation of the hot water is done by a switch. The large manual valve on the machine is empty inside, only providing a connection between inner tube and outside wand, visually symmetric to the steam valve.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo different hot water temperatures can be supplied by one toggle switch.\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the machine hot water running from the steam\/hot water boiler towards the hot water valve is directed first through a mix manifold. On this manifold 2 solenoid valves are installed, one for hot, one for cold water. The cold water flow is restricted by a 0,6mm jet. Pushing downwards the long lever toggle switch activates both solenoid valves and the pump, resulting in a quiet flow of hot water with a temperature of just below boiling point. When the lever of the toggle switch is pulled upwards, only the hot water solenoid is activated. This results in hot boiling water flowing directly from the boiler to the wand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCoffeeboiler\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cold water entering the machine is first directed through a heat-exchanger located inside the steam boiler. Exiting the heat-exchanger its temperature is higher than needed. It is cooled down by flow-crossing the outgoing hot water with the incoming cold water and running through an extra long tube outside the boiler before entering the coffee water boiler.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt entering the coffee boiler it first travels through an internal tube over the entire length of the boiler.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe temperature of the coffee water is measured and controlled by a highly sensitive probe connected to a PID (Proportional, Integral, Derative) controller. This controller activates the 900Watt heating element via a solid state relay. There is no moving part in the entire heating and controlling system. This ensures an extremely fast reacting system as well as a very reliable one. The PID functions almost make this controller intelligent. It learns from past behaviour and actually responds ahead. This results in an very precise temperature management by short pulse activation of the heating element. The brew water temperature can easily be adapted by just pushing a button at the front of the machine. It is adjustable to 0.1 degrees Celsius.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe group\u003cbr\u003e\nThe group is self-bleeding.\u003cbr\u003e\nAir can be compressed, water cannot. It is important all air is driven out from the coffee boiler. This is done automatically when the brewing lever is used for the first time after installation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter going to great length to achieve a perfectly exact stable temperature it is important the water does not lose any of its heat, until it reaches the coffee grounds. When brewing, water never leaves the coffee water boiler\/group on its path towards the coffee.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt runs via a tube, starting from directly under the group cover, to the three-way solenoid valve. A 0,6mm jet is installed at the entrance of this tube. We designed and made the base of our solenoid valve especially in stainless steel. Brass would absorb too much heat, stainless steel has a heat transfer capability of approx. ten times less than brass. This base forms one end of the group neck and is in direct contact with the water. From the solenoid valve it is routed through another tube towards the bottom of the group. Both these tubes run virtually horizontal inside the group neck. This path makes for an extra temperature stabilising effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWater running from solenoid to the coffee, will not hit the stainless steel bottom plate. The dispersion plate reaches up through the bottom plate, so the water directly enters the dispersion plate. This plate is made in POM plastic, a fully neutral material regarding transferring heat. Also, fats and oils do not adhere easily to this material, effectively keeping it clean. This plate consists of two pieces offering a nicely divided dispersion, held in place by two screws.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe group screen is hold in place by the surrounding rubber group gasket. To pull out the gasket with screen for controlling, cleaning and replacing, a space is provided right above each bayonet cut out in the filter holder locking ring. In this way you can reach to the top of the group gasket at two opposite sides and pull out the rubber gasket ring together with screen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rubber gasket ring sits against the bottom of the group. At the bottom of the group a small outward ridge is machined. This ridge is pushed into the rubber gasket each time the filter holder is locked into the group, as an extra sealing surface. The slight moving up of the gasket ring, because of the flexibility of the rubber, provides a soft comfortable feel for the barista. Full sealing is achieved without having to pull the filter holder firmly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth filter holders are coated in Teflon on the inside. This ensures no build up of baked-on oils and fats. No scrubbing is needed, just a quick wipe with a paper or towel. It also helps a bit against the loss of temperature when the coffee runs to the cup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInfusion\u003cbr\u003e\nThe importance of pre-infusion is generally vastly under-estimated. Properly infusing the grounds makes for and even wetting and swelling of the grounds, preventing channeling. More importantly however, pre-infusion allows a slow warming and softening of the fats and oils in the coffee grounds, before extracting these with high pressure, resulting in a higher yield of solids in the cup. These fats and oils are in fact the actual carriers of the delicate aromas and flavours. Machines with a slight variation in brewing temperature tend to offer a larger spectrum of different flavours from the coffee grounds. On machines offering a very strict temperature a well-executed pre-infusion becomes imperative, otherwise they might not be able to extract the full area of complexities hidden in the coffee.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Speedster is standard equipped with a threefold infusion system.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-A 0.6mm jet is positioned ahead of the solenoid. As soon as the solenoid is activated the water runs through the empty tube from solenoid to coffee. This allows for a soft start of the extraction process as any pressure will first be lost because all empty spaces (tube, dispersion plate, space between dispersion plate screen) need to be filled. Pressure will only raise after the coffee bed has been fully saturated.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-The brew activating shift-gate lever has three positions: stop-infuse-brew.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe centre infuse position opens the solenoid but does not activate the pump.\u003cbr\u003e\nWater now enters with line pressure only.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lower position also activates the pump.\u003cbr\u003e\nThese possibilities allow the barista to give the above process the time he\/she thinks necessary to fully develop.\u003cbr\u003e\nNote: as soon as the group solenoid is activated, the filling up system of the steam boiler is automatically disconnected. This prevents any unexpected interruption or sudden loss of pressure during the infusion process.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-The base of the group solenoid has a third tube incorporated. This 4mm tube runs to the progressive pre-infusion cylinder. A piston with spring sit inside this cylinder. As soon as the coffee grounds are fully saturated, the pressure will start to raise.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis first raise in pressure is absorbed by the spring. Because this is a spiral spring its tension will raise as it gets compressed. The more the piston is pushed in, the more difficult it becomes to push it further. This results in a pressure onto the coffee grounds that is at first fully absorbed, then slowly and progressively raised.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe effect is a long, slow and soft infusion. This effect even occurs when the brewing lever is jammed to its lower position right away, solenoid and pump activated at once.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe travel of the piston, and thus the developing infusion, can be checked by the barista, as the rear shaft of the piston moves up through the front body panel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAn additional aspect of the progressive pre-infusion cylinder is some cleaning. After the extraction process is ended, the remaining pressure inside the basket is purged through the internal tube and solenoid, then to the drain.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen this pressure has vanished the spring pushes back the piston. All clean water inside the cylinder is forced through the solenoid towards the drain. This flushes the internals of the solenoids. Of course the tube between solenoid and coffee is not flushed, so back-flushing is still needed once in a while.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSafety\u003cbr\u003e\nThe steam boiler has two probes to monitor the level of the water inside.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lower probe is located just above the heating element. When the machine is fired and filled for the first time, the brain only switches on both temperature controllers, and thus the heating elements, when the lower probe detects water. During filling up, the coffee boiler is filled much quicker than the steam boiler because the steam boiler fill valve has a restrictive 0.6mm jet installed. This to have cold water enter gently, allowing the heating element more time to keep up the pressure. So when the lower probe in the steam boiler detects water the element inside the coffee boiler is already submerged. This system ensures the elements cannot be turned on while not being cooled by surrounding water. When the higher probe contacts water the brain de-activates the fill solenoid and pump. These are activated as soon as the higher probe does not detect water. This probe has a bent hook. The other end of the probe, inside the boiler, is bent identically. This offers the barista some way to adjust the level by simply turning the probe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth electronic temperature controllers have a restricted upper temperature programmed.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen this temperature is reached no more signal to the solid state relay is sent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach boiler is equipped with an overheating cut-out switch. This switch is screwed into the boiler flange. When it detects too high a temperature, it will disconnect power to the element.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe steam boiler is equipped with a safety valve.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe coffee boiler system, including the heat-exchanger, is equipped with a expansion valve, factory adjusted at 11-12 bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWidth body 47cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWidth incl. wands 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHeight body 31cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHeight incl. valves 37cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDepth front feet till rear of body: 53cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTotal depth incl. free hanging drip tray 65cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWidth of feet at front 44cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWidth of feet at rear 18cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDepth between feet 37cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDepth from rear feet to rear of body 12cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDepth from front feet to front of drip tray 13cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDiameter feet 2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eShipping crate: 93,6x91,6x48,8(H)cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eShipping weight, fully crated: 82kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTotal wattage 3.100, including pump motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eVoltage 200-240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHerz 50-60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSingle Spout Portafilter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDual Spout Portafilter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSingle \u0026amp; Double Filter Baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBlind Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWater Pump with Electric Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTwo High-Pressure Water Supply Hoses, each 1.5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOne High-Pressure Water Supply Hose, 0.5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDischarge Hose, inner diameter 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel Hose Clamp for discharge hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eKVDW Stainless Steel Tamper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eJar with Cleaning Powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eGroup Cleaning Brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eGroup Screen Extractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDrain Hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e2 x KVDW Shot Glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Kees Van Der Westen","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":50957597966642,"sku":"63045_65977","price":26499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \u0026 Yellow","offer_id":50957597999410,"sku":"63045_65978","price":26499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/4403\/4098\/files\/60044.jpg?v=1772800642"},{"product_id":"kees-van-der-westen-spiritello","title":"Kees Van Der Westen Spiritello","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA one group machine that transcends time, offering the classic lever group combined with all essential features of modern-day developments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver 70 years of extraction knowledge cramped in one machine, discover the Spiritello.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLever Group\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe big shiny spring-loaded lever group is the most prominent part of the Spiritello. This classic technical marvel, prasied for its thorough pre-ifusion and diminishing extraction pressure, is now enhanced with the latest modern-day improvements. This ensures a virtual extraction, so brewing a tasteful espresso comes naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting up the Spiritello only requires plugging in and filling up the reservoir. It comes with a built-in 3.5L stainless steel water reservoir and ultra-quiet rotary pump. The drip tray is easily removed by sliding it forward and up. To give you the convenience of choice, all parts to connect it directly to water mains and\/or drainage are included as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eZappo Steam Wand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Zappo type steam wand consists of a double walled stainless tube, with a PEEK steam tip - four holes of 1.2mm each. These isolated steam wands are generally appreciated for their \"non-burn\" qualities, but their ability to have milk hardly or not adhere is possibly an even greater benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisplay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe large round display at the front of the Spiritello measures 53mm and features a push\/turn knob on it's side. The barista can tune the machine exactly to their wishes. Eco mode and a host of handy features are readily accessible. A shot timer automatically appears in full view on the display whenever the lever is pulled and the extraction begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"yt-lite\" title=\"The Spiritello video\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:640px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;height:auto;border:0;margin:0 auto;\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen srcdoc=\"\u0026lt;style\u0026gt;*{padding:0;margin:0;overflow:hidden}html,body{height:100%;background:#000}img{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}span{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;margin:-24px 0 0 -34px;border-radius:12px;background:#f00;color:#fff;font:24px\/48px sans-serif;text-align:center}\u0026lt;\/style\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xdl1bXTtEaw?autoplay=1\u0026amp;rel=0' aria-label='Play video: The Spiritello'\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img src='https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Xdl1bXTtEaw\/hqdefault.jpg' alt='The Spiritello' loading='lazy'\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;▶\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Boiler System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritello offers a dual boiler system. Both boilers are made in stainless steel 316L, which is more resistant against aggressive water than stainless steel 304 and has a long life expectancy in an espresso machine. Each boiler can be switched on or off independantly. Filter holders are in stainless too. Both boilers can be easily drained through a ball valve. The coffee boiler's drain is connected to the drain tray. A fitting with hose is supplied to drain the steam boiler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritello has a large steam boiler with total volume of 3.5L. Together with two 900W heating spirals controlled by a PID system,this ensures powerful and long lasting steam. Hot water is mixed with some cold - to deliver a non-spattering flow from the spout - at a touch of a button. The final temperature can be easily adjusted with a screw driver, reaching a jet through a hole in the body work. The hot water quantity can be adjusteds through the display. The steam valve has a turning knob, but can be ordered with a small toggle type lever as well (please contact us to confirm availability). The wand is manufactured in double walled stainless, finished by a PEEK tip. Minimal to no milk will burn on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee boiler, complete with the group, is one large piece and has a 0.8L capacity. It is heated by a 450W element and is controlled by a PID system. This saturated set-up ensures a highly precise temperature. Cold water first runs through a heat-exchanger with a hot-cold cross-flow system, to be pre-heated to near coffee boiler temperature, before entering the coffee boiler. All welding is done inside and outside, with no crevices to start corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur approach is to create an exact water temperature and then make sure it does not lose any heat on its way to the coffee puck. Coffee boiler and group are one large piece, temperature is PID controlled. The Idrocompresso's cylinder with piston sits inside the group and is fully surrounded by a generous amount of the very same water that will flow into the chamber when pulling the lever. The bottom of the piston is made in PEEK. This is fully heat neutral, so the water does not lose any of its heat and the piston does not become dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee boiler is fed with preheated water from the heat-exchanger in the steam boiler. All parts are stainless steel (316L were in contact with water). Stainless has roughly ten times less heat transferring capability when compared to brass, so heat is not lost to the surrounding metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePump\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump is a stainless steel rotation pump, powered by a 180W motor, fit for continuous use. This pushes water first through a manually adjustable pressure reducer, then to the heat-exchanger in the steam boiler, followed by the coffee boiler and lastly into the brew chamber and underneath the piston. The heat-exchanger pre-heating the water enables the use of a small coffee boiler, yet ensures the machine keeps its coffee target temperature easily and precisely, even while working hard and fast. With the machine connected to mains, water will flow directly to the pump. Pre-infusion pressure is still fully adjustable. When the water mains pressure is sufficient (a minimum of 3 BAR), one may decide to disengage the pump. This results in a truly silent machine, but may limit the range of pre-infusion pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump is also used to top up the steam boiler and to add some cold water when hot water is taken from the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLever Group\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the lever is pulled into its lock, the group solenoid valve and pump are activated and water immediatel flows up into the brewing chamber under the piston and down onto the coffee puck. As long as the lever sits in its locked position, the pump runs. This pump pressure can be adjusted by the large knob of the pre-indusion adjuster, from 1.5 to 4 BAR. When the lever is unlocked, the pump stops and the spring with piston starts to push the water though the coffee. The piston has 3 discs made in PEEK to hold the V-Rings. The PEEK discs make it easy to replace the V-Rings, do not absorb any heat and remain clean for a very long time. At any time the extraction process can be stopped by pushing a button next to the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe solenoid valve will be deactivated and the lever will then quietly move to its original rest position and the remaining water in the cylinder will flow to the drain box. Flushing the group can also be done by pushing a button. The quantity of water for flishing can be adjusted by the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e0.8L Coffee Boiler (316L Stainless Steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e3.5L Steam Boiler (316L Stainless Steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e3.5L Water Reservoir (316L Stainless Steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRotary Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e220-240V, 50\/60Hz, 2500W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W x D x H): 55.5cm x 60cm x 80.8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWeight: 45kg (without water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/4403\/4098\/files\/spiritello-tech-drawing.jpg?v=1772878459\" style=\"height: 197px; width: 300px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAdjustable spring pressure - Extraction pressure is adjustable by turning a disc on top of the spring. A small tool to turn this disc without effort comes with the machine. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eEasy Flush Start \u0026amp; Stop Extraction - The Spiritello offers the possibility to stop extraction and flush the group without pulling the big lever. There's a small button next to the lever specifically for this function. Pushed during extraction, it will stop the shot immediatel and the levere will quickly return to its resting position. Right next to it, there's another button to easily purge and clean the group screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLocking Mechanism - Our distinctive Idocompresso group is designed with a newly developed effective and reliable locking mechanism, which virtually eliminates the danger of a bouncing lever. This system does away with the old danger of fast moving heavy metal colliding with fragile human parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Pre-Infusion Pressure - The pre-infusion pressure is adjustable from 1.5 to 4 BAR, by  a large knob within easy reach underneath the machine. This infusion, as well as the subsequent extraction pressure is shown on the pressure gauge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePressure Gauge - shows the actual pressure, right at the puck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHot Water Temperature - The temperature of the hot water is precisely adjustabgle by turning a juet, to be reached with a screw driver through a hole at the top of the left-hand body panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eListed in 3 colourways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCrackle Black - Black Body Panels, Rear Panel, Front Panel \u0026amp; Frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMatte Pure White - White Body Panels, Rear Panel, Front Panel \u0026amp; Frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRaw\/Polished - Raw Body Panels, Rear Panel, Black Front Panel \u0026amp; Frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther colourways\/combinations may be available through our supplier, please contact us for more info.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Kees Van Der Westen","offers":[{"title":"Crackle Black","offer_id":50959770878258,"sku":"96712_black","price":29999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Pure White","offer_id":50959770911026,"sku":"96712_white","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Raw\/Polished","offer_id":50959770943794,"sku":"96712_raw","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/4403\/4098\/files\/96712.png?v=1772878489"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/4403\/4098\/collections\/60044_31ba085c-1965-4234-8734-950293472783.jpg?v=1788759542","url":"https:\/\/www.jetblackespresso.com.au\/collections\/kees-van-der-westen-coffee-machines.oembed","provider":"Jetblack Espresso","version":"1.0","type":"link"}