Bezzera BZ16 Espresso Coffee Machine (2.0L HX Boiler, PID, Rotatary Pump, Plumbable)

Are you looking to buy Bezzera BZ16 Espresso Coffee Machine (2.0L HX Boiler, PID, Rotatary Pump, Plumbable) in Australia?

A premium commercial-style domestic-sized coffee machine, the Bezzera BZ16 tank means you’re not restricted with where your machine sits. Perfect for the home barista and small offices

The volumetric control enables multi-tasking and ensures consistent espresso shots are brewed.  Like other Bezzera machines in the market it uses a vibration pump and an independently heated group head.

Bezzera BZ16 Key Benefits

• Body: Polished Stainless Steel
• Steam Arm: Insulated steam arm
• Hot Water Spout: Separate insulated outlet
• Dosing: Volumetric dosing of coffee controlled by a microprocessor. 4 programmed doses are available directly from the keypad the fifth button is for manual continuous coffee brewing.
• Cup Warmer: Room to heat cups on top of machine
• Gauges: Steam Pressure and Pump Pressure
• Pump: It boasts a powerful vibratory pump rated at 15 BAR of pressure to extract maximum flavour from the coffee beans.
• Automatic: The boiler comes with an automatic water-refill feature that allows uninterrupted supply of scrumptious espresso americano cappuccino café latte and much more.
• Safety: Low water sensor for tank. Heating element safety cut out when no water detected in boiler.
• Water Source: 4.0L water tank/reservoir for V Model – Direct to mains for R version

Bezzera BZ16 Specifications

• Power: 240 V 50-60Hz
• Element: 1450w
• Group head: 58mm Bezzera Proprietary
• Boiler: 2L Copper Boiler with Heat Exchanger
• Pump: Vibration or Rotary
• Handles: Single and Double
• Accessories: Blind basket, Plastic Tamper & Measuring spoon & Group brush
• Weight: 22 Kgs Net
• Width: 340mm
• Depth: 410mm
• Height: 400mm
• Made In: Italy.

Coffee Espresso Machine Terminology Explained

PID VS Pressurestat

A PID has two additional features over the pressurestat.

1. More precise control of the temperature
2. Narrows the deadband of temperature fluctuation

Here is an example of PID versus Pressurestat.

Dual Boiler / Vs Single Heat Exchanger

Vibration vs Rotary Pump

A rotary vane pump will ramp up to 9 bar quickly and smoothly, whereas the vibration pump will build pressure through a pulsing action that takes a few more seconds. Some will argue this slower build up as as advantage to avoid channeling. others argue the rotary pump provides a more linear build up that promotes consistency. They are different, you can get amazing espresso using either type of pump.

On the cost side of things, rotary pumps are more expensive and if used with high quality water will last seemingly forever. Vibration pumps can fail in as short as one year or can last for decades (water quality really matters here), but they are cheap and easy to replace.

Rotary pumps sound smoother and are a little bit quieter as they don't vibrate and rattle around as much - but which sounds better is sometimes subjective to the individual.