ECM - Technika V Profi PID Switchable Semi Automatic Espresso Machine - 85285US

The ECM Technika V Profi PID is a quality, handcrafted heat exchange espresso machine that presents a step up from yesterday's Technika IV, an old favorite for many of us at the office. That said, we're excited about all the upgrades and little touches ECM brought along with the Technika V Profi PID, like the PID shot timer and stylized steam and hot water controls. The PID offers individual temperature adjustment and maintains the ECM aesthetic with its silvered design. The PID also doubles as a shot timer to help with extraction times. For anyone who pays special attention to the noise an espresso machine can make, expect the Technika V Profi PID to brew quietly with its near-silent rotary pump.

However, the stand out feature here is Technika V Profi PID's ability to switch from its 3 liter water tank to an in-line water connection for an infinite supply, making it flexible for any setting. Working in an office full of coffee drinkers, having that option is incredibly convenient. Of course, the design of an espresso machine always deserves special mention and this one features a handcrafted stainless steel housing, larger pressure gauges for easy reading, and new valves for steam and hot water which feature the ECM logo stamped on the sides.

The ECM Technika V Profi PID will make a strong addition to the ECM family. Its solid construction, fresh design, super quiet operation, and the PID shot timer really make it easy to brew a quality drink.

The ECM Technika V Profi PID comes with an angled single spout portafilter, an angled double spout portafilter, a single shot commercial basket, a double shot commercial basket, a blind filter basket, a tamper, a metal 1/8 3/8 BSPP hose, a cleaning brush, and an instruction manual.

Features

PID Controller

The PID lets you control temperatures for brewing and steaming, and it also doubles as a shot timer during extraction. Expect great temperature stability and, if you're adventurous, the ability to tweak temperatures to bring out the nuance in speciality coffees.

Quiet Brewing

The Technika V Profi PID can brew quietly thanks to its rotary pump, which is mounted with anti-vibration technology similar to the Technika IV Profi. Brew without a care.

Switchable Water Sources

The Technika V Profi PID can use either its 3 liter water tank or a direct water connection. There is a switch underneath the drip tray to turn off the sensor for the water reservoir.

Heat Exchange Boiler

A 2.1 stainless steel heat exchange boiler lets you brew and steam at the same time to make lattes or cappuccinos quickly.

• PID Display - for individual adjustment
• Professional valves with a new look
• Elegant handcraft down to the last detail
• Larger gauges make reading easier
• High-end ECM brew group with innovative stainless steel bell
• Quiet rotary pump
• Switchable from water tank to a fixed water connection
• Professional quick steam and hot-water lever valves
• 2 ergonomically angled ECM portafilters with weight-balanced shape

Optional Flow Control Valve

If you order the machine with the optional E61 Flow Control Valve, we will install it for you. The Valve Paddle allows you to adjust the flow of water (which will also control the brew pressure to some extent) in your brew group to manually profile your extractions. This component is a stainless steel needle valve, which allows the user to vary the amount of water flowing through the group. Variable flow control allows for lengthy pre-infusion for more even saturation and extraction of your espresso.

Similar to ECMs existing mushroom, the flow control device is made from stainless steel to resist corrosion. The resulting changes in pressure are reflected by an included gauge which installs on the front of the group. The E61 Flow Control Device can be installed on any ECM Espresso machine with an E61 brew group.

*) Cups or Lamp not included