Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Capresso 112.05 EspressoPro ThermoBlock Pump Espresso Machine with FrothXpress (#)

„For creating cappuccinos and café lattés, the machine is equipped with Capresso's FrothXpress system, which steams milk and makes froth directly from a cold-milk container without the need of a frothing pitcher. (A plastic, 32-ounce, covered container, which can be stored in the refrigerator, is included.) To reduce calcification, Capresso's stainless-steel ThermoBlock system prevents water from contacting aluminum inside the machine. Features include a self-locking filter holder for easy operation; separate one-cup, two-cup, and coffee-pod filters; a 40-ounce removable water container; and a control setting to quickly produce hot water for tea and hot chocolate or for converting an espresso into a café Americano. Made in Switzerland, the machine looks great on the counter--a striking Art Nouveau design in rugged plastic, with a chrome-colored head and black body.“
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CoffeeGeek - Espresso: Machines and Grinders, Why is the 'THERMOBLOC' so despised by many GEEKS (#)

„Usually marketed by Krups, Capresso, Delonghi and other companies, Thermoblocks are technically espresso machines (in that they are pump driven), but the heating element inside is, for the most part, inadequate for the rather complex task of producing espresso and steamed milk. The thermoblocks are akin to a car radiator - water is flash heated as it passes through. They tend to give under extracted shots because the piping inside the thermoblock leeches away your high pressure. Steam power and longevity is also questionable because of the lack of adequate airspace to build up steam pressure.“
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Coffee (#)

„It produces unlimited amounts of steam because it has no boiler. Instead, a thermoblock unit maintains a continuous water temperature by pumping it through a heated coil to arrive at the brew temperature. This thermoblock unit allows you to get continuous cups of coffee, allows you to add water as it brews, and, after use, it empties itself so water doesn't stale in the brewing system. The housing is made of heavy black plastic and includes a warming tray.“
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CoffeeGeek - Domestic Espresso Machine Roundup (#)

„"Thermoblock" technology means that the water is heated in a multi channel metal block with an exterior element. The total volume of water inside the block at any given time is small, no more than 10ml, and the theory is that heating the block via an external element and pushing the water through at a set flow rate will produce the correct water temperature. In practice the first water touching the coffee is too hot and the rest usually too cool.“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/alanfrew/ 07-01-2002 - Cached

Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Capresso 112.04 EspressoPRO Stainless Steel ThermoBlock Espresso Machine, Silver (#)

„An ideal machine for the classy home espresso brewer, Capresso's EspressoPRO ThermoBlock features both functionality and a smooth, Italian sense of style. It has 1,200 watts of power, enough to make sure the espresso is good and hot, and comes with a specially designed pod sleeve, which works with prepackaged espresso pods if you'd like (it also works fine with ground coffee). Two sieves ensure a rich crema on every drink.“
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Semi / Automatic Thermoblock (#)

„A class of espresso machine that relies on a thermoblock (similar to how a liquid heating radiator works) for brew water and for steam production. Thermoblocks are usually found in budget espresso machines and in many super automatics (not covered by this classification).“
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CoffeeKid - Adventures in CoffeeLand! (#)

„I've actually been really impressed with the S9. It needed some serious tweaking and understanding of how espresso is made to get the most out of it, but it's a dual boiler (actually stainless steel thermoblock) machine, meaning it can brew and steam at the same time. I've actually done some latte art with it, in fact!“
http://www.coffeekid.com/cafetalk/03-14-2003 - Cached

View topic - which jura? - Coffee Forum (#)

„The jura E8 will likely meet the needs of 99% of us. The S7,S8,S9 have a few more features, the dual thermoblock being most notable. The F9/F9LE have the same single heater as the E8. All the specs can be confusing so I made a couple phone calls one to Capresso and one to a Coffee expert.“
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CAPRESSO (#)

„Push the steam button. Within seconds, the ThermoBlock heating system reaches steaming temperature. Immerse the Dual Frother Plus into your milk pitcher or in your cup filled with milk. When the display reads STEAM READY turn the dial on the right side to the steam / hot water symbol.“
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CoffeeGeek - Krups Pump Machines - Other (#)

„Krups has been making a long line of consumer espresso machines for many years. Many of their models fall into the pump driven category, and usually have thermoblock heating systems. This category is for NON Novo Krups models.“
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Automatic Espresso: Commercial Espresso Machines, Jura Impressa, Commercial Espresso Machine, Impressa, Jura-Capresso, Commercial Coffee Makers, Jura, Espresso Machine, Espresso Machines, Cappuccino (#)

„Smart logic remembers all your last settings or lets you change while brewing, frothing etc. Stainless Steel lined ThermoBlock heating element (no purging after frothing).“
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CoffeeGeek - Articles: Products First Look Feedback, Innova Arc Espresso Machine (#)

„2)  Innova represents the boiler as either a 225 cc brass unit -or- as a brass or aluminum thermoblock ?  Again, can you confirm which is correct for the Arc ?“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/articles/firstlooks/ 59816 - Cached

View topic - Capresso Espresso Machines? What do you think? - Coffee Forum (#)

„Does it make good espresso? Is the espresso warm enough considering it has a thermoblock instead of a boiler?“
http://www.coffeeforums.com/ viewtopic.php?t=1182 - Cached