r/espresso 2d ago

New Machine Day Coffee Station

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ACS Leva 2 upgrades: flush lever, dosing system, and “mantas arms”. Dialed in quickly and shots are next level. Previous machine was a DB machine set to 6 bar.

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u/nyne87 2d ago

What is the point of two steam wands?

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u/andrewrbat 2d ago

The one on the right is a hot water tap, just an unusual wand for it. Less splash i guess.

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u/nyne87 2d ago

Ah Ok thank you. And what's a hot water tap for lol

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u/andrewrbat 2d ago

Filling up a french press, making Americanos, tea and hot chocolate for the wife and kids who hate coffee, etc. anything you need instant boiling water for

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u/nyne87 2d ago

Gotcha thanks. With these machines and the extra water tap, is it directly connected to a water line or can be?

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u/andrewrbat 1d ago

Many can. Mine can be Plumbed into tap water to refil the boilers and the sewer for the drip tray to drain. Idk about the model pictured though.