Question 1

can you tell me the time it takes to pull 2 shots, thinking of a coffee cart

Accepted Answer

It doesn't take long to pull 2 shots--maybe 20 sec.  The problem is it takes about 10 min to heat the water, and you can't add water without waiting for the unit to cool down enough to remove the cap on the reservoir.  It would be a very poor choice for a coffee cart!

Question 2

Thinking coffee cart for my 50 person company. They come in waves from 6-8. How long does it take to cool down before i can add more water?

Accepted Answer

No he's not joking, while he is exaggerating a bit on the learning curve, a normal person can learn to use it in 10 minutes or so, forgetting to add water can break the machine,and you must wait the 10-15 minutes for it to cool down before refilling the machine.

Question 3

Reveiwers have commented that the PC-8 would only produce a few shots before becoming too hot, is that also the case with the PC-16? I drink 4-6 shots first thing in the morning and need to know if this type of machine is the best fit.

Accepted Answer

It also does....The 16 is larger, holds more water and subsequently a greater volume of steam. The heating elements are the same. TBH if you are drinking 4-6 doubles you will spend 25 minutes making those once you know what you are doing. The overheating issue is a novice persons issue, this is not a "put coffee in, get coffee out" machine, it requires a bit of learned skill to know when to turn the switch off to allow sufficient cooling as you make successive shots. So the "becoming too hot" is moot once you know what it is and why you avoid that issue. Avoiding shots made by too hot a machine soon become part of your technique to making good coffee.On another note, i found as my technique got better i required LESS coffee drunk per day as what i was making was by far some of the best coffee ive had and therefore didnt want to spoil the after taste by going overboard.

Question 4

We have hard water issues.  Can the machine descaled?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can. Sesttle Coffee Gear has a "how to" video. I think they were using dezcale. I use distilled water in my machine, as I have in my other machines, with no problems & no scaling issues.

ASIN	B00004S9GH
Best Sellers Rank	#1,415,707 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #112 in Super-Automatic Espresso Machines
Brand	La Pavoni
Brand Name	La Pavoni
Capacity	473.18 ml
Coffee Input Type	Ground Coffee
Coffee Maker Type	Espresso Machine
Color	Silver, Black
Customer Reviews	3.8 out of 5 stars 109 Reviews
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 Years
Exterior Finish	Chrome, Black metal
Filter Type	Reusable
Global Trade Identification Number	00725182000142
Human Interface Input	Buttons
Included Components	Drip Tray, Milk Frother
Is the item dishwasher safe?	No
Item Dimensions D x W x H	14.6"D x 16.1"W x 9.8"H
Item Weight	14 Pounds
Manufacture Year	1975
Manufacturer	La Pavoni
Material	Stainless Steel
Model Name	La Pavoni Professional
Model Number	PC-16
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Manual
Other Special Features of the Product	Milk FrotherDrip Tray
Part Number	PC-16
Power Source	AC adapter
Product Dimensions	14.6"D x 16.1"W x 9.8"H
Smart Home Compatibility	Not Smart Home Compatible
Special Feature	Milk FrotherDrip Tray
Specific Uses For Product	Espresso
Style	Classic
UPC	725182000142 735343000256 759284575017
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	120 Volts
Warranty Description	1 year
Wattage	1000 watts

PC-16 Professional Espresso Machine - 16-Cup Capacity Lever Espresso Maker - Chrome Finish- Solid Brass 38oz Boiler - Dual Frothing Systems & Mounted Pressure Gauge - Made in Italy

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