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Kees Van Der Westen Speedster

Kees Van Der Westen Speedster

Regular price £11,800.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £11,800.00 GBP
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Kees Van Der Westen Speedster.

Our Single Group Espresso Machine for those demanding the very best, the Speedster combines extreme precision with an extraordinary pre-infusion.

The Speedster is the ultimate 1 Group Espresso Machine, built for extreme precision and maximum control in a speedy package.

Dimensions

Approximate dimensions and footprints of the Speedster are shown in the illustrations. The black circles are the anti-vibration feet. The optimal countertop feedthrough of 42mm (1.7″) is within the grey square.

Weight

The countertop should provide a solid base to carry the full weight of the machine: roughly 45kg.

Notes

Water supply from a water treatment system should be within 1.5m (5ft) of the machine. The water supply hose that comes with the machine has a half ball at the end of the 3/8″ nut connector. Discharge should not be further away than 1.5m, have an internal diameter of at least 25mm (1″) and should be fitted with a trap. There must be space nearby to locate the water pump with its electrical motor.

Features

  • Large steam boiler with total volume of 3.5ltr, water content approx. 2ltr. Standard temperature is set to 135 °C for long lasting steam power.
  • Heat exchanger in steam boiler pre-heats water flowing to the coffee boiler, thus decreasing possible temperature fluctuations in the coffee boiler.
  • Large coffee boiler with volume of 2.1ltr. The high volume has a stabilising effect on the brew temperature.
  • Heat neutral polymer dispersion block, no loss of heat, no baking on of oils and fats, remains clean longer.
  • Individual electronic temperature controller for each boiler, displays in full easy view.
  • Self-bleeding group.
  • Pre-infusion cylinder ensures slow infusion process with step-less build-up of pressure to full extraction mode. This allows a finer grind, creating more surface, so a higher yield in the cup, less chance of channelling, preventing fines to travel down. Even with the pump running from start a double-spring loaded piston absorbs first rising pressure on coffee to allow for a longer initial saturation of the puck.
  • Intuitive operation by lever. Group lever offers automatic and manual (extended) infusion.
  • Membrane type group screen, very nice dispersion, less coffee sucked up by discharge of pressure at end of extraction. Remains clean longer.
  • Shot timer, installed in full view, right next to group.
  • Two hot water temperatures under one switch: pulling toggle switch up gives boiling hot water, toggle down supplies a mix of cold and hot water. Temperature of the mix-water can be easily adjusted by changing the amount of added cold water.
  • Energy saving mix-water system. Some cold is added to the hot water, so less heated water is needed. This mix provides a steady, non-spattering stream with the correct temperature to prepare Americanos.
  • Energy saving Eco mode on each temperature controller, for nights and/or weekends.
  • Drip tray adjustable in height.
  • Stainless steel filter holders with KvdW design handles.
  • Wide choice in filter baskets, both sizes and types.
  • Heavily protected heating element (extra safety level probe, temperature cut-out switches).
  • Entire frame in stainless steel only, powder coated in crackle black

Options

  • Maximum power consumption (Watts) can be lowered by installing the LowAmp option. Whenever the heating element of the coffee boiler is activated, half of the steam boiler element is automatically de-activated. This lowers the maximum power consumption with 900 to 2.200Watt (standard max power is 3.100W). Heating up from cold will take a bit longer. Once warm, difference in performance can only be noted when drawing lots of hot water from the steam boiler.
  • A foot-operated steam valve allows for both hands to be used for frothing milk. An air bulb on the floor activates a solenoid valve inside the machine. The original steam-valve knob is used to (pre-)set steam power from the tip.
  • The Idro-matic is an additional pre-infusion cylinder with adjustable spring-force. In conjunction with the standard double-spring pre-infusion cylinder it allows for an extended and adjustable infusion pressure trajectory.
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