How can I use a 220V Lever Espresso Machine in the US?
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How can I use a 220V Lever Espresso Machine in the US?
Question by bluestatesrock: How can I use a 220V Lever Espresso Machine in the US?
I have a 220V pull lever espresso machine from italy. The lever machines have a heating element but no pump so there is no motor involved and no cycles to worry about. What would be the easiest way to use this machine. Should I just get a step up transformer?
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Answer by roadrunnerjim
It might be cheaper to have an electrician run a new line for it. It should be no more than $ 120US for materials and labor. If you are knowledgeable enough, or know someone that is, you can do it yourself for about $ 40.
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You have 220 v available at your breaker box. You will need an electrician to run a 220 line from it to where you want the coffee machine to be. He will also install a special receptacle so you cannot accidentally plug in a 110 v plug. You may also have to buy a 220 plug to put on your machine. Home Depot has all of these parts.
Residential voltage in the US is 240 volts. The machine would run hot. The best thing to so would be to get a buck-boost transformer to reduce the voltage. Otherwise you could try it and see how long it lasts.
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