How 'loud' is the stainless steel top? I want it for a coffee station and worry about pounding espresso pucks on top of this (possible) 'snare drum'?
894856
It's stainless steel, what can I say?, It's gonna be loud ! It's a very nice,sturdy and attractive ( in a commercial way ) table. As long as you go easy with it, you should have very little trouble with the table top. I have some fairly heavy duty consession machines sitting on mine.No noticable damage to the finish or dents of any kind. You will be happy with this item. Only one word of caution. If you decide to add a second shelf to this table, You are going to have a hard time finding an additional shelf that will match.
894857
Not sure, I first used it as a folding table for laundry, now I use it for various projects. It's not terribly loud but you can use vinyl shelf liner for noise reduction.
894858
The top is solid and really heavy so it doesn't give off much noise. I don't think you'll have a problem. The legs are ridiculous so be prepared to secure them to the table with something in conjunction with the so called "clip" system it provides or your table will not be sturdy. With my tweaks I can say I love my table.
894859
I've asked coffee friends about the 'puck' ... depends on how hard you hit it.I went out to hit my table...it is fairly solid, but does make a noise when struck.Louder as force increasesIt is not flimsy vibrating metal ---'snare-ish' Bottom of table top has crosspieces welded for added stability and rigidity. In a quite room this might be to much noise, but with normal background it might not be noticed.Sorry not much help ...
894860
Not loud you should be okay sounds nothing like a snare drum. Table is very sturdy if assembled properly. The clip system works great. Assembeled in 15 minutes no tools needed.
894861
I love this table! A little sprucing up with wine baskets on the lower shelf and a decorative runner on top and I have a very European look . I remove the runner when I am preparing food and haven't noticed any excessively loud noise when I move heavy glass bakeware around on it. Pounding on it may be another story, however.
894862
Just as you would expect. You could line the underside with spray insulation as a sound deadener
894863
I've worked on many stainless steel tables and that part was always basically the same. I wouldn't call it a snare drum, but it will be loud if you pound on it. I also wouldn't even consider pounding on it unless you get the extra shelf for stability.
277374
Honestly, the only way you're going to get a good cup of espresso and get a nice puck to pop out when you're done is to use a good burr grinder. Blade grinders will slice the beans unevenly and not produce a good cup o' espresso. I picked up a Breville Smart Grinder along with this machine and have been enjoying perfect shots of espresso every time. Trust me...it's well worth the investment.
2076305
It does make a loud Click when it begins and there is a noise when the water heats. But if you are in an office setting where there is other ambient noise I don't think it would be that disruptive. However, it is pretty large for a desk. It is about the same size as a regular coffee make but taller.
769369
I just got a B40 for Xmas. The "slight vibration" as Keurig calls it, when it starts up in the morning and in between cups is very loud to say the least. It sounds like one of those air tools used at the tire store. I live in an apartment and the manager left me a noise warning under the door today, telling me several of my neighbors have complained about the loud noise at 6:30AM. If I receive two more warnings, I can be evicted with out notice. So it looks like my Keurig is going back. :( I really wish Keurig would offer a solution.
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Hello, sorry for the long delay in responding, recently moved and have been busy with other things. Have not used ellipse in a couple of months and couldn't remember how quiet or noisy is was, especially since when I work out I usually listen to t.v. or iPod so wasn't paying attention. Anyhow, today I got on it, used it and it is very quiet. It makes a low wooshing sound but no louder than say a kettle as it comes to a boil. I would guess that if your floors are very thin and uncarpeted your neighbor may hear the swooshing but with a pad or carpet underneath the machine I would think that it would not be a problem. Hope this helps. Cheers, Mary. Hello, sorry for the long delay in responding, recently moved and have been busy with other things. Have not used ellipse in a couple of months and couldn't remember how quiet or noisy is was, especially since when I work out I usually listen to t.v. or iPod so wasn't paying attention. Anyhow, today I got on it, used it and it is very quiet. It makes a low wooshing sound but no louder than say a kettle as it comes to a boil. I would guess that if your floors are very thin and uncarpeted your neighbor may hear the swooshing but with a pad or carpet underneath the machine I would think that... » Read More Hello, sorry for the long delay in responding, recently moved and have been busy with other things. Have not used ellipse in a couple of months and couldn't remember how quiet or noisy is was, especially since when I work out I usually listen to t.v. or iPod so wasn't paying attention. Anyhow, today I got on it, used it and it is very quiet. It makes a low wooshing sound but no louder than say a kettle as it comes to a boil. I would guess that if your floors are very thin and uncarpeted your neighbor may hear the swooshing but with a pad or carpet underneath the machine I would think that it would not be a problem. Hope this helps. Cheers, Mary. « Show Less
1823074
It's noticeable but not the worst I've heard. Putting it up high (be careful, drippage) might block it. We had music and the noise wasn't a problem. Can definitely talk over it.Please be aware that I personally had TERRIBLE dripping problems with mine but perhaps it was a defective item. Best of luck if you purchase!
279656
It would be loud enough to wake the family. Not real noisy but it is grinding coffee.
2257935
The finest settings works just fine for an espresso. Ground espresso I buy are a tad finer but this one also produce a very good espresso. I'd rather use this than a blade grinder.As for the comment about coffee outside of the container, I did not experience anything like that. I do not fill it up though.
361101
It's not unusually loud, about the same as other blenders. But I have only used it once to make a blended ice coffee drink.
2076306
Hm. Haven't used it during the summer, so am relying on memory. There is a loud "clunk" at the beginning of the process, and then some water sounds, but other than that it's quiet. It wouldn't be anything like the constant sound of an espresso machine.
1922548
It's very loud when frothing and when cleaning after frothing (required every time you use it)...my family can hear it in their bedrooms down a long hall from the kitchen when I make coffee in the AM, and you can't do anything else in the room while frothing or cleaning as it's too loud to hear anything but the coffee machine.
918972
I don't think it is very noisy at all - you can definitely hear it perking while making coffee, but no noise at all when it is done.
1365500
NOTHING wrong with this grinder -- It is FOR espresso and everything else. the numbers mean nothing. open it up enough to admit beans, and tune for proper espresso. Any one who says this grinder is not great for espresso is greatly MIS-informed! But, this is the internet where everyone can say whatever. We have dozens of happy owners. Dave at Hitechespresso.com 877 286 2833
1571531
pretty loud. It is crushing ice so that has to be taken into account. I'd say normal conversation can't be heard over it if you are running it in the kitchen around an island or something.
1985458
Hi. the top is 1 1/4 inches thick. I think you could clamp a grinder. Depends on how far into the top you have to clamp. There is about1 1/2 inch lip all around. Also, I am not sure if you would leave marks in the stainless when you clamp it on. If you had a cloth materialyou placed to absorb the pressure, it could help. Hope that helps. I love the cart. I have found so many uses for it!
180542
I think it is somewhat loud, but it is significantly less loud if you hold it in your hands rather than have it sitting on the counter. If you need it really quiet, you can always put a towel around it (I've done this when grinding coffee at night).
1092529
Even at the Starbucks I work at, the puck is wet after the espresso is pored. Getting a dry puck is possible with the correct grinding and a better machine.