Heat Exchanger VS Dual Boiler
A Dual boiler espresso machine has two boilers, whereas a heat exchanger machine only has one. Although this is the most obvious difference between the two types of machines, both can produce extremely high steam temperatures and temperature below boiling for quality espresso. Heat Exchanger In a heat exchanger espresso machine like the Rocket Appartamento, water is kept at a temperature high enough to produce steam, approximately 255 – 265 degrees Fahrenheit. Water from the reservoir is fed into the steam boiler where it is flash heated before being channelled into the group to make the coffee. The steam boiler is half filled with water and has a heat exchange tube inside. The steam valve above the water and heat exchanger tube is where steam is drawn from to create steam and make your milk-based drinks. Dual boiler machines do not require cooling flushes when the machine sits idle for a period of time, as is the case with heat exchangers. But how does this princip...