A closer look at the ECM Mechanika Max

[@vishalborase5506]

Really nice video..Thank You!...Just made an espresso this morning with my very first ECM mechanica max!! it's like falling in love...once again :)

[@bellabaristauk1]

So you should, it's an amazing machine!

[@daverader1885]

Would you recommend adding a flow control to this specific machine?

[@drew3895]

Considering this machine. Nice video

[@bellabaristauk1]

Just drop us a line, if you have any questions on the Mechanika MAX. They're currently in stock and we can ship same working day if the order is placed before 1pm. UK time.

[@keithanderson5450]

I'm debating between the sync 2 and the mech max. I'm wondering why, given the features on the Max, I would extend to the sync? I know it's a DB versus HX. What's your thoughts? Other than personal preference is there any other significant benefits to the sync2? I would be using it at home, milk based drinks 2 or 3 per day. (Ps it's a retirement treat for myself😊)

[@drew3895]

1000.00 difference. I dont need a DB that bad. Lol

[@bellabaristauk1]

Please give us (Bella Barista) a call. We're here to help you select your coffee machine based on the coffees you like and budget in mind. Both excellent choices..... *Synchronika II - If you like espresso on it's own you can heat up just the brew boiler on the Synchronika II in approx 5 minutes. Also a machine capable of multi drinks for a busy household of coffee drinkers. The machine is on the larger size so makesure counter top space is available. *Mech MAX - If you're predominantly cappuccino / flat white then the more efficient heat exchanger system might appeal. Then occasional espresso on brew priority mode it can deliver a more consistent extraction. Marko - Bella Barista [e-mail]

[@michaelevan9184]

This machine seems to have the best brew temp control of all the heat exchanger machines due to the placement of the temp probe …. BUT … (big but!) … all single boiler heat exchange machines give you a limited window of usefulness with regards to acceptable brewing temperature….eventually… the longer the machine is continually on … and it’s not a very long window of time….the hotter the brew water is going to get … no matter what temperature settings you choose….and it will eventually reach temps exceeding 100 C (boiling) which will cook your coffee. The makers of single boiler machines are banking on you turning it on … heating it up…making 1 or 2 espresso and shutting it down. In a heat exchange machine there’s 1 boiler so the steam boiler is what heats the water. And if any salesman tells you anything different they’re lying. If you want a machine you want to turn on and leave it on all morning to pull I shot at your whim …. You need a dual boiler machine… with that …. you set your water temp (H2O boiler) independent of the steam boiler… and it stays there all day at your set temp. You’re retired like me … so you’re obviously home all morning….if you’re just going to fly by the seat of your pants and don’t care about temperature buy a $20 espresso percolator and save your retirement money for something else… unless you’re just looking for counter top jewelry. This machine will not maintain the brew temperature indefinitely… it’s a limited window of time. And if you use the steam boost that window is even shorter! FYI… even with the change in temp probe placement the actual water temp when it hits the coffee is 4 to 5 degrees lower than what’s set.

[@MikeM3]

@@michaelevan9184if this is true, what’s the use of a thermostat or PID to control temp?