is breville barista bes860xl machine good for commercial use?
1889584
My son managed a place which had 2 of these. Frothing took too long and lines would pile up. Great machine, but definitely not for commercial use.
1889585
Most states require commercial rated (by the NSF) equipment to be used in a commercial establishment. I'd check local codes. As far as would it last being used as frequently as a commercial machine would? I would expect no, simply because it is not designed for that kind of usage.
781263
Hi Roy,Have you had a chance to review my answer? I would love to help you get a version of this machine customized to meet your needs. Please use the form on the contact page of espressooutlet.net. Once I have the specs I'll set up a custom amazon page for you. Kind regards, - Joe
2052784
I would think there are better replacements for a home coffee maker. This is for commercial setup like in restaurant or office (my reason for purchase). Search for a mr coffee replacement, perhaps.
1398141
Have not tried this yet. The Breville has met all of the other tasks that I have tried. It is a good machine.
1075545
First of all, I am very pleased with the Breville BCG800XL. It does a great job with various grind preferences. As far as grinding capacity, I usually only do smaller batches at a time for home use. As noted by another customer, when I grind espresso in slightly larger batches for both home and work at the same time I do smell the motor get slightly warm. BUT, please note that I do not detect a difference with the coffee quality. I hope that helps you !
1558763
I would buy directly from Nespresso and join the club. They have a machine for $100. same pump in all machines.
1106923
Mine died after 8 months, and there is no warranty or parts! Get a new one for $129.99....it's not that great! I opted for a Mr. Coffee espresso at $32.00 with a real warranty and a great steamer. Just using it as a steamer more than pays for itself!
603824
This is not commercial quality. I'm happy with it for home use, but I would want more capacity, durability and easier cleaning if I was looking for a commercial machine.
1097266
Hi. This machine is made for home use. There are other lapavoni machines that would be much better for commercial use.
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Hi - I bought this machine for my restaurant located in Seattle WA and it works great! I use the machine daily and have had no problems with it.
1262866
Yes. It has a good range of grind. I use mine with aeropress, which is similar to French press, and electric pump espresso machine.
1630216
Yes, several years. After 2 years it leaks water into the tray, but that's not a big deal. I've made excellent espresso with a good crema. Key is to find the exact grind you need for the crema. The steam feature works well, as does the "programming." And, it's easy to clean, easier than the Breville.PS: I still liked my Breville better. I'd buy the Breville if I were to purchase another.
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Haven't used it for over 3 months yet. It has it's limitations but so far working okay for our small office. Three of us use it regularly each day M-F. For the price, I think it is good. I have a Bella one-cup machine I use at home which can use pods but is designed for individual coffee grounds as well. That's a great one, but I wanted something with pods so they could be easily discarded at work. I'm sure there are better models, and of course ones that use the K-cups. I would say it is a 7 out of 10 because for the cost it brews the coffee. Staff have brought in flavored pods to add to our coffee inventory. Hope this comment helps. We have been using it regularly since 1/5/15. Haven't used it for over 3 months yet. It has it's limitations but so far working okay for our small office. Three of us use it regularly each day M-F. For the price, I think it is good. I have a Bella one-cup machine I use at home which can use pods but is designed for individual coffee grounds as well. That's a great one, but I wanted something with pods so they could be easily discarded at work. I'm sure there are better models, and of course ones that use the K-cups. I would say it is a 7 out of 10 because for the cost it brews the coffee. Staff have brought in flavored pods to add to... » Read More Haven't used it for over 3 months yet. It has it's limitations but so far working okay for our small office. Three of us use it regularly each day M-F. For the price, I think it is good. I have a Bella one-cup machine I use at home which can use pods but is designed for individual coffee grounds as well. That's a great one, but I wanted something with pods so they could be easily discarded at work. I'm sure there are better models, and of course ones that use the K-cups. I would say it is a 7 out of 10 because for the cost it brews the coffee. Staff have brought in flavored pods to add to our coffee inventory. Hope this comment helps. We have been using it regularly since 1/5/15. « Show Less
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This machine is fine for small to medium size commercial jobs. If you are serving more than 20 bags (movie medium size) per hours, you need a bigger machine
2097753
I have the 870XL as well and use the Urnex Cafiza cleaning tablets. They work just as good as the ones that say Breville on them, and saved me a ton of money as well.
1548684
Only know of the Breville. Had it for a couple of months. Easy to clean and use. Makes great froth for lattes. Enough for at least 4 cups at a time.
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I would buy from a seller who has a sizable number of feedback. Look for fully functional machines.