Description
Profitec Drive Overview
This refurbished Profitec Drive is a dual boiler espresso machine that reimagines the German-made Pro 700, Profitec’s top-tier dual boiler. It includes an E61 flow control device and an updated PID with built-in maintenance reminders, and the housing has been restyled to echo other Profitec machines.
Dual PID control sets the 0.75 L brew boiler and 2.0 L steam boiler independently. At the maximum steam temperature of 270F, the machine reaches 2 bar of steam pressure. A quiet rotary pump drives brewing, and the flow control device allows variable flow between 2.5 and 28.5 g/sec.
Key Features
- Programmable pre-infusion: pump runs for 1 to 10 seconds, then pauses for 1 to 60 seconds before brewing
- Backflush reminder, water filter reminder, eco mode, and two programmable wake-up times for each day of the week
- Option to switch the steam boiler off when it is not needed
- Fast Heat Up cycle that reaches brew temperature about 11 minutes after switch-on, followed by a cooling flush
- Rotary pump that can connect to a water line or run from the 2.8 L reservoir
- Quick steam valves and Twist and Change portafilter handles that accept a range of accents and materials
- Design touches including the P cutout on the drip tray, black gauges, and a black frame beneath the drip tray
Who It’s For
Suited to home baristas who want fine control over brewing variables and a machine that tracks its own maintenance. It makes a natural step for owners looking for a dual boiler with flow control, programmable pre-infusion and morning scheduling.
Specifications
- Type: Dual boiler espresso machine, refurbished
- Brew boiler: 0.75 L
- Steam boiler: 2.0 L
- Max steam temperature: 270F, 2 bar steam pressure
- Flow rate: 2.5-28.5 g/sec with E61 flow control device
- Pump: Rotary
- Water reservoir: 2.8 L
- Heat-up with Fast Heat Up: about 11 minutes
Frequently asked questions
Is this Profitec Drive refurbished?
Yes. This listing is a refurbished Profitec Drive, described in the specifications as a dual boiler espresso machine, refurbished. The listing does not describe what the refurbishment involved, any inspection steps or warranty terms for this unit, and the features it gives are those of the Drive model.
What flow range does the Profitec Drive flow control device give?
The listing describes an E61 flow control device that allows variable flow between 2.5 and 28.5 g/sec. A quiet rotary pump drives brewing, and the updated PID adds built-in maintenance reminders.
How does pre-infusion work on the Profitec Drive?
Pre-infusion is programmable: the pump runs for 1 to 10 seconds, then pauses for 1 to 60 seconds before brewing. The listing also describes a backflush reminder, a water filter reminder, eco mode and two programmable wake-up times for each day of the week.
How long does the Drive take to heat up?
With the Fast Heat Up cycle, the listing says the Drive reaches brew temperature about 11 minutes after switch-on, followed by a cooling flush. The steam boiler can also be switched off when it is not needed.
What are the Drive’s boiler sizes and water options?
The listing gives a 0.75 L brew boiler and a 2.0 L steam boiler, set independently by dual PID. The rotary pump can connect to a water line or run from the 2.8 L reservoir. At the maximum steam temperature of 270F, it reaches 2 bar of steam pressure.
Buying advice: read our guide to choosing a dual boiler espresso machine, or compare all dual boiler espresso machines.
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