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November 2006
FEATURE PRODUCTS:
Satellite Brewer Gallery
Throughout the month of September, we put out several calls
to suppliers of 1.5-gal. satellite brewing system, asking
them to submit materials on their newest and/or most updated
models.
The suppliers below took up our offer. You’ll find details on
their newest lines and upgrades, as well as their own
statements on the features that define their lines in the
marketplace.
BLOOMFIELD
Overview: Since the introduction of the 9520 SS2 Dual
Automatic Satellite Coffee Brewer, Bloomfield/Carrier has
upgraded some of its componentry.
Dimensions: 19 1/16”W x 20 5/8”D x 32 9/16”H
Capacity: two 1.75-gal. internally heated satellites
Supplier statement: Bloomfield offers unique features in the
9520 Satellite System. These include:
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Energy
efficiency with programmable start-up and shut-down plus an
“after-hours mode” that allows for a reduced tank
temperature.
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Patented
external brew chamber bypass for better coffee extraction
and a design that allows for a smaller brew chamber hole for
more coffee contact time.
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Low-wattage
internally heated satellites ensure maximum holding time
with no chance of serving cold coffee.
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Custom
on-screen programming allows for the ultimate flavor control
with pre-infusion and pulse-brew options.
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Brewer will
not brew without the satellite in place.
www.wellsbloomfield.com
BREWMATIC
Overview: Introduced at the end of 2004, the C-21 single
satellite brewer went through a programming and design
upgrade in August ’06.
Dimensions: 10”W x 23 7/32”D x 29 1/16”H
Capacity: one 1.5-gal. satellite
Supplier statement: The C-21 Premium Coffee Brewing System is
versatile, programmable, user friendly and offers
full-featured technology for today’s brewing needs. Ideal
for self-service applications, the C-21 line offers digital
temperature control, pre-infusion, a self-service lock-out
feature, a hot water faucet spigot, programmable volume
selectors, water filter monitoring, built-in
self-diagnostics and an easy-to-read backlit LCD display.
The C-21 is made with pride in the USA.
www.brewmaticusa.com
BUNN
Overview: The ICB-Twin Black was introduced in July 2006 as
part of the Infusion Series Coffee Brewer line from Bunn
Corp.
Dimensions: 19 24/25”W x 25 7/25”D x 26 1/5”H
Capacity: two 1.5-gal. ThermoFresh servers
Supplier statement: Features of the ICB-Twin include:
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Each side
has three brew buttons that allow for three separate brewing
profiles. Two programmable batch switches let you brew full
or half batches.
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BrewWISE
intelligence with pre-infusion and pulse brew for maximum flavor
extraction, plus a DBC grinder that communicates with the
brewer through Smart Funnel.
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Energy-saver
mode to reduce tank temperature during idle periods.
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Digital
display in English/Spanish for easier programming and
control. Advertising messages and machine status are also
displayed; metric measurements are an option.
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Compatible
with BUNNlink, a continuous monitoring system that collects,
analyzes and communicates data from critical electronic
components.
www.bunn.com
FETCO
Overview: On the market since 2000, Model CBS-2052e in the FETCO Extractor Coffee Brewer line was updated in ’04 with
the addition of Lexus Thermal Dispensers.
Dimensions: 21 7/8”W x 21¼”D x 37¼”H
Capacity: two 1.5-gal. L3D-15 dispensers
Supplier statement: The FETCO Extractor Coffee Brewer Series
has revolutionized the coffee brewing process. Improved
software and a newly designed control panel make operation
faster and easier and reduce training time. Our patented
Pulse-Brew Brewing System delivers even and full saturation
of the coffee bed with either continuous or intermittent
surges of water. By controlling the amount of time the water
stays in contact with the ground coffee, the perfect
extraction can be delivered. Other innovative features
include a large spray disc for optimal saturation, a
Pre-Wetting Cycle that can be turned on or off to assure
thorough extraction, and external calibration and setup.
www.fetco.com
GRINDMASTER
Overview: Grindmaster Corp. introduced its Precision Brew
PBIC-430 in September 2005.
Dimensions: 22½”W x 17¾”D x 36”H
Capacity: two 1.5-gal. vacuum-insulated shuttles
Supplier statement: Grindmaster Precision Brew Series brewers
not only incorporate the latest electronic control,
including programmable brew volume, temperature and
sequence, they also incorporate the best mechanical systems.
Inside the water tank there’s a baffle that prevents air
bubbles—which typically form around the heating element
during heating—from entering the brew valve, thus preventing
brew volume variations due to flow restrictions in the
valve. Another baffle in the water tank directs the incoming
make-up water sideways, a feature that allows cold water to
pool at the bottom of the tank and not mix with hot water
used for brewing. And the Gourmet Spray head sprays the
water over the grounds under a slight pressure so that the
multiple jets of water create turbulence in the brew basket.
www.grindmaster.com
WILBUR
CURTIS
Overview:
The Milano TPC15T digital brewing system from Wilbur Curtis
debuted at the 2006 NRA Show in May.
Dimensions: 20 3/8”W x 20¼”D x 36 3/8”H
Capacity: two 1.5-gal. vacuum-insulated servers
Supplier statement:
• The Milano utilizes Curtis’ exclusive Generation Three
digital control system, which provides complete control over
all aspects of brewing, including time, temperature, volume
and gourmet coffee functions.
• All functions are easily “tunable” from the front panel
with the large digital readout. The system also features
pre-set brewing recipes so you can select the coffee type
and the system will automatically set all brewing functions.
• The Milano features a new Euro-styled design, giving it a
whole new appearance in the satellite brewer category.
• The Milano is a non-heat system, meaning that it brews into
a high-tech vacuum server which will keep the coffee at
serving temperature. This server boasts an incredible heat
loss factor of less than 3°F per hour.
www.wilburcurtis.com
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