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La Marzocco FB/70 Espresso Machine
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Technology Meets Legendary Craftsmanship
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Handcrafted in Florence, Italy in the traditions of quality, reliability, technology, innovation, and design, La Marzocco espresso machines have been brewing superb espressos since 1927. La Marzocco is highly regarded as the gold standard in the specialty coffee industry.
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| FB/70 |
Technology Meets Design
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Introduced for La Marzocco's 70th anniversary, this heavy duty machine has helped launch the finest independent coffee bars as well as global leaders in specialty coffee retail. Thanks to its saturated brew groups and dual boiler technology, the FB/70 performs consistently in the highest volume settings where appealing design makes all the difference to the ambiance.
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Styled body panel made of Lexan polycarbonate adds color and style to the machine. Standard colors include Red Metal, Black Metal, and Blu Antigua Metal. Custom automotive colors available.
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FB/80 & FB/70 Colors
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FB/80 in Blu Antigua |
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FB/70 and Swift in custom orange |
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FB/70 in custom green |
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Performance
• Extensive backup and bypass features allow uninterrupted service even during maintenance or service
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Dual Boiler System
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La Marzocco's dual boiler system provides ample milk steaming power while maintaining optimum brewing temperature. Introduced by La Marzocco in the original GS series in 1971, this system revolutionized commercial espresso machines.
Espresso machines have two primary functions, brewing espresso and steaming milk, each with its own ideal temperature. In the commonly used heat exchanger system, the brew water reaches the boiling point by means of thermal equilibrium, and thus burns the coffee during brewing. Also, the brew water experiences significant temperature fluctuations during high volume due to its indirect heating model. Most heat exchanger systems on the market are made of brass or other economical materials.
In La Marzocco's dual boiler system, a dedicated boiler produces steam and another heats brew water. This allows independent temperature control of the brew water from the steam. It also produces ample power to meet high demands of milk steaming. All La Marzocco boilers are made of high quality stainless steel, both durable and effective in maintaining temperature.
Along with the PID control system and saturated groups, thermal stability is contained within +/-0.5°C. With La Marzocco, consistency is the rule, not the exception.
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Saturated Groups
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La Marzocco Saturated Group Drawing from 1979 (old bolted group shown)
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La Marzocco's patented saturated group design is instrumental in delivering consistent brew water temperature during the brewing process.
Conventional group head design features a large block of brass or other metals with indirect heat from the boiler via conduction. This results in cooler temperatures further away from the boiler point of attachment, thus affecting the brew water temperature as it travels to the coffee.
La Marzocco's saturated group design eliminates such temperature discrepency by thermally incorporating the brew boiler and the group head essentially as one. Constructed of stainless steel and welded onto the brew boiler, the saturated group acts as an extension of the brew boiler, with the same operating temperature. During brewing, water is drawn from inside the group head and travels through a tube and passes through the diffuser block and screen where it then meets tamped coffee.
With the optional Piero Cap Kit, the flowmeter is enclosed entirely within the saturated group head, completely eliminating any external path of the brew water.
Along with the PID control system and dual boilers, thermal stability is contained within +/-0.5°C. With La Marzocco, consistency is the rule, not the exception.
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Thermal Stability
• Precision thermostat and stainless steel boilers contain temperature variation within +/- 1.0°C
• High quality stainless steel boilers and brew groups
• Sight glass for water level monitoring of steam boiler
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Design
• Omni-directional steam wands allow more efficient beverage preparation
• Generous space between the group and the drain tray, allowing a greater variety of cup sizes
• Stainless steel construction for durability and Lexan polycarbonate body panels for style
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MODELS AVAILABLE
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| FB/70 2 Group automatic (AV) or semi-automatic (EE) |
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| FB/70 3 Group automatic (AV) or semi-automatic (EE) |
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| FB/70 4 Group automatic (AV) or semi-automatic (EE) |
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Engineering |
2 Group |
3 Group |
4 Group |
| Stainless steel boilers |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Boiler capacity (brew/steam) |
3.4 / 7.0 liters |
5.0 / 11.0 liters |
3.4 x 2 /
14.5 liters |
| PID temperature control |
No |
No |
No |
| Brew water pre-heating system |
No |
No |
No |
| Saturated brew groups |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Construction |
Stainless steel |
Stainless steel |
Stainless steel |
| Body panels |
Lexan |
Lexan |
Lexan |
| Approvals |
CE, UL, NSF |
CE, UL, NSF |
CE, UL, NSF |
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| Convenience |
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| Digital LCD display |
No |
No |
No |
| Multifunction keypads |
No |
No |
No |
| Omni-directional steam wands |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Hot water dispenser |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Temperature increments |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
| Programmable pre-infusion |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shot chronograph per group |
No |
No |
No |
| Leg height |
4.0 - 5.5" |
4.0 - 5.5" |
4.0 - 5.5" |
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| Dimensions |
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| Height |
22" |
22" |
22" |
| Width |
33" |
43" |
52" |
| Depth |
25.5" |
25.5" |
25.5" |
| Weight |
128 lbs |
163 lbs |
203 lbs |
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| Electrical |
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| Voltage |
208-240 V, single phase |
208-240 V, single phase |
208-240 V, single phase |
| Amperage |
25 A |
35 A |
45 A |
| Wattage |
4600 W |
6100 W |
8000 W |
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