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Posted Tue May 1, 2012, 3:17pm Subject: Rancilio Epoca 2 group for home use?

Anyone have any opinions on this? I got the machine for $50 used and was told it was working when pulled. Is it worth it to get 240V in my kitchen and plumb it in (would need an electrician for the electrical, I can do the plumbing)? Is it possible to convert a 240V unit to 120V (I'm thinking no)? Any other problems I might run into running a commercial machine at home? Thanks.

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Posted Thu May 3, 2012, 7:11pm Subject: Re: Rancilio Epoca 2 group for home use?

wow! a working commercial 2 group for 50 bucks. wow. if you have the space i say go for it!

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Posted Fri May 4, 2012, 2:33pm Subject: Re: Rancilio Epoca 2 group for home use?

Where are you located? I'll trade you a nice 120 volt Gaggia for your 240V Rancilio. Actually I just moved and finally got around to installing our commercial 2 group Rancilio. I did the wiring and plumbing myself. Now I just need to install a simple drain through the kitchen wall out the garden. Enjoy the machine.

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Posted Fri May 4, 2012, 3:12pm
Subject: Re: Rancilio Epoca 2 group for home use?

ddubick Said:

Anyone have any opinions on this?

I got the machine for $50 used and was told it was working when pulled.

Is it worth it to get 240V in my kitchen and plumb it in (would need an electrician for the electrical, I can do the plumbing)?

Is it possible to convert a 240V unit to 120V (I'm thinking no)?

Any other problems I might run into running a commercial machine at home?

Thanks.

Posted May 1, 2012 link

Duncan, as I can see you should ONLY get an abnormal electricity bill.... but it could be a start to a new business...
It all depends how your wife feeels about you installing that 2 group monster into HER kitchen::.....
Good luck, ciao, Pietro

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