Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine
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Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine
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Designed with the Prosumer in mind, the sleek Rancilio Epoca model ST 1 Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine is the perfect combination of quality and performance and looks like a fine Italian sports car. The Rancilio Epoca ST 1 includes all of the benefits of a café semi-automatic, but with a built-in water tank for convenient home use. This commercial quality machine will please any coffee aficionado who is accustomed to paramount quality in the luxury of their own home.
The Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine features commercial quality components like a three-way solenoid valve for maximum heat retention and an oversized brass boiler with a heat exchanger and has plenty of power for steaming and frothing milk time after time.
With its easy-to-read controls and color-coded pressure gauge, the Rancilio Epoca ST1 clearly informs you of when the water or boiler pressure is low. The Rancilio Epoca ST1 also has a separate steam lever and a hot water knob that are easy to turn and sit on the front of the machine. The steam wand swivels on a ball-joint – therefore can be used with almost any size cup or frothing pitcher.
The Rancilio Epoca ST1 comes with a single and double spout portafilter, a single and double shot filter basket, a measuring scoop, a plastic tamper and a detailed instruction manual.
Please note: Because the Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine is a commercial espresso machine, it cannot be returned. All sales of commercial and semi-commercial equipment are final. This machine ships by freight. For more information, please see our policies page.
The Rancilio Epoca ST1 features a large brass boiler, brass water lines, brass fittings and connections and brass chrome-plated porta filters that all combine for great brew-water temperature stabilization.
Commercial-Grade Portafilter and Brew Group - The Rancilio Epoca ST1 comes with a heavy-duty single spout and double spout portafilter. Chrome-plated brass portafilters are excellent for temperature stability throughout the brewing process. This commercial brew group also provides excellent heat stability as well as component longevity.
Boiler - An oversized 3.9-liter brass boiler and a heat exchanger is in this Italian espresso machine. With the power of a 1600W heat-exchanger and a large brass boiler, you can switch back and forth between brewing and steaming with no down time. Plus, the boiler's large size means there's more time between refills.
Solenoid valve - The Rancilio Epoca ST1 features a commercial quality three-way solenoid valve. This valve relieves the machine of water pressure, allowing you to brew again almost immediately. A three-way solenoid valve also removes more water from the spent coffee puck – making it easier to empty the portafilter.
High Quality Simple Controls - The Rancilio Epoca ST1, despite being a commercial grade machine, features simple to use controls. A switch turns on the power to the machine, while a push-button above the brew group lets you manually start and stop the brewing process. To keep you informed during use, the Rancilio Epoca ST1 has three indicator lights that monitor the machine's operation. When the boiler is full and the machine is operating normally, a green light illuminates near the power switch. A yellow light appears when the water level is low and needs to be filled. The Epoca also features a temperature ready light to let you know when the machine has reached proper brewing temperatures.
Water Filter - Clean water is essential for making great espresso and Rancilio includes an in-tank water filter for providing water as clean as possible for brewing and dispensing. It also helps to inhibit scale build-up. The plastic 2 liter water reservoir is accessed through a trap-door on the top rear of the cup-warming tray and can be filled by pouring directly into the reservoir.
Body Beautiful - The shape, fit and finish of the Rancilio Epoca ST1 body shell is extraordinary for any type of machine. It reflects superb Italian style and craftsmanship and is rust-proof, scratch-proof and wear resistant to provide years of service and constant great looks.
Hot Water Dispenser - In addition to steaming and frothing, the Rancilio Epoca ST1 includes a separate spout and control knob for dispensing hot water for tea, hot chocolate or café Americanos. Just turn the knob above the hot-water spout and hot water is poured into your waiting cup.
Boiler Pressure Gauge - You will know when your machine is ready by observing the visible gauge on the front which displays the boiler pressure. There are also 2 indicator lamps near the on-off switch, one indicates that there is sufficient water in the reservoir to operate and the other indicates a low water condition.
Steam Wand - The Rancilio Epoca ST1 has a multi-position steam wand that makes steaming or frothing milk simple. Since the wand is on a ball-joint, you can immerse the wand into milk pitchers of various sizes, letting you make froth for lattes or cappuccinos in seconds. It has a wrap on the elbow to allow you to position the wand without getting burned.
Steam Control Lever - The Rancilio Epoca ST1 has a very easy to operate chromed steam control lever rimmed in easy-grip plastic instead of the traditional round knob to control the steam functions. It affords you much better positioning of the steam valve output allowing very fine control of your milk frothing and heating operations. It has an open-stay and open-close function and operates in just a 25° arc. Turning it upwards will lock it in an open position. Turning downwards allows a feathered fine control of steam output.
Large Capacity Drip Tray - The Rancilio Epoca ST1 has a generous capacity drip tray with a removable 2 piece grid. The grid center section which usually takes the brunt of operations is dishwasher safe and has a protective coating to provide long service. The rest of the grid is polished stainless steel for quick and easy cleanup and can be completely removed for access to the boiler drain fitting and for cleaning out the sump when needed.
Tall Feet Extensions - Included in the components kit are a set of foot extensions to raise the Rancilio Epoca ST1 allowing you to customize the installation of your machine to fit your operating style and coffee bar height. The gray round ones are for the rear feet and the black ones with the milk-spill protector discs are for the front feet. Everything about this machine is carefully crafted by engineers who actually test and use the machine to determine the best design.
Passive Cup Warmer - The Rancilio Epoca ST1 has a large top surface with a stainless steel cup-warmer shelf that holds up to 15 espresso cups! It is shown here with 10 espresso cups and 4 large latte cups. Since warm cups are an essential part of enjoying delicious espresso, the cup warmer on the Rancilio Epoca ST is heated passively by the machine’s large boiler. By brewing directly into warm cups, you won’t lose precious temperature that can alter the taste and quality of your espresso.
The Rancilio ST-1 comes with a full kit of components and accessories
to get you up and running quickly.
- Power: 110 volts, 1600 watts
- Amps: 15 amp circuit required
- Size: 18.9 H x 22 D x 15.2 W inches
- Weight: 62 pounds
- Body Material: Stainless Steel and plastic
- Boiler Capacity: 4 liters
- Water Reservoir Capacity: 2 liters
Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine Blogs
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How To Choose An Espresso Machine
Posted By: Mark Jackson
Posted At: Feb 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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If you would like to know a little about the many types of espresso machines we sell, this would be a good video to get you started. This video covers the machines we sell and based on your lifestyle, what you like to drink, and ease of use. It will give you an overview of different espresso machines and help you determine which one best suits to your needs.
I would watch the video and focus on a particular kind of machine—prosumer, semi-automatic, and super-automatic to decide which kind is ideal for you. Then, you can go and look at individual models to get a better idea of exactly what you want. Of course, if you narrow it down to a few espresso machines and are still undecided, give us a call and we would be glad to help!
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| Misc Data | |
| Manufacturer | Rancilio |
| Model | Epoca ST-1 |
| Specifications | |
| Dimension - Width (Inches) | 15 |
| Dimension - Height (Inches) | 19 |
| Dimension - Depth (Inches) | 22 |
| Weight (lbs) | 62 |
| Watts | 1600 |
| Volts | 120 |
| Housing | |
| Housing Materials | Stainless Steel/Plastic |
| Drip Tray Material | Plastic |
| Drip Tray Cover Material | Stainless Steel |
| Drip Tray Capacity (Oz) | 60 |
| Cup Height | |
| High (Inches) | 3.5 |
| Frothing Wand | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Steam Wand Style | Commercial Style |
| Wand Movement | Articulating |
| Usable Length (Inches) | 4 |
| Height Off Counter (Inches) | 6 |
| Optional Steam Tips Or Wands | Yes |
| Water Source | |
| Reservoir Or Plumbed | Reservoir |
| Reservoir Capacity (Oz) | 67 |
| Reservoir Material | Plastic |
| Reservoir Removable | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Type Of Controls | Rocker |
| Display Type | LED |
| Pre-Infusion | No |
| Low Water Warning | Yes |
| Pressure Gauges | Brew and Steam |
| Cup Warmer | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Size (Inches) | 20 x 14 |
| Passive / Active | Passive |
| Portafilter Data | |
| Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
| Type | Commercial Style |
| Quantity Included | 2 |
| Weight (Lbs) | 1.05 |
| Diameter (Millimeter) | 58 |
| Commercial Filter Baskets Included | Single & Double |
| Ground, E.S.E. Pod And Capsule Compatible | Pod Kit Available |
| Bottomless Portafilter Available | Yes |
| Tamper Size (Millimeter) | 58 |
| Brew Group | |
| Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
| Type | E61 |
| Preheat | Yes |
| Three-Way Valve | Electric |
| Capsule / Pod Friendly | Pod Kit Available |
| Back Flush Capable | Yes |
| Boiler Data | |
| Number Of Boilers | 1 |
| Brew And Steam Simultaneously | Yes |
| Rapid Steam | Yes |
| Brew Boiler Data | |
| Brew Boiler Type | Heat Exchanger |
| Brew Boiler Watts | 1700 |
| Brew boiler Volume (Oz) | 3.8 Liter |
| Brew Boiler Material | Copper |
| Brew Boiler Orientation | Horizontal |
| Brew Boiler Heater Location | Internal |
| Brew Boiler Auto Fill | Yes |
| Steam Boiler Data | |
| Steam Boiler Type | One Boiler for the Brew and Steam |
| Pump Data | |
| Pump Type | Vibration |
| Maximum Pressure (Bar) | 15 Bar |
| Brew Pressure Adjustability | Yes |
| Air Remover | Yes |
| Self Priming Pump | 8 to 9 Bar |
| Performance | |
| Hot Water Recovery Time (Seconds) | 0 |
| Sound Level - Grinding (Db) | No |
| Maintenance | |
| Back Flush Cleaner Used | Cafiza |
| Details | |
| Warranty (Years) | 1 |
| Country Of Manufacture | Italy |
| NSF Certified | Yes |
| Recommended Applications | Home / Commercial |
| Service provided | |
| Repairs By | Whole Latte Love |
| Contact Number | 888-411-5282 |
Average Customer Rating
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5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
Scott Dunne
07/22/2008
Has owned for:
Less than 1 month
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover
Rancilio Epoca ST-1
In short…Epoca is what Rancilio advertises it to be: A commercial grade heat exchanger style machine which can be used at home. Warmup: Boiler reaches factory set boiler pressure of ~15 psig (adjustable) within 15 minutes of turning on. Before pulling a shot, I leave the portafilter in the group head for another 15 minutes, then pull one blank shot. After this the machines ready to go. This 30 minute warmup cycle isn't a problem with me since I turn it on when I wake up and it heats up while preparing for work. Water temperature stability: Stable. The boiler is factory set (user adjustable) to cycle on when the boiler pressure drops to ~12 psig and cycle off when it reaches ~15 psig. This heating cycle is ~10 seconds. These on/off setpoints translate to boiler steam/water temperatures of ~243 F and ~250 F & illustrate the consistent temperature at the heat exchanger thru which the expresso water gets pumps through before passing through the portafilter. Frothing: It has plenty of frothing power. The latest version of Epoca has the “Clever” steam switch – turn the “Clever” counter clockwise 1/4 of a turn and it locks the steam valve at 100% open. If you prefer to vary the steam flow while frothing just turn the “Clever” clockwise (downward) and you can manually control steam flow from 0% up to 100%.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
Less than 1 month
What's Best About this Product?
In addition to the quality of drinks: 'Piping hot' cappuccinos. Great for entertaining guests. Quick clean up w/ large drip tray capacity and easy to clean steam wand.
My Experience With Using This Product:
Coffee Lover
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Local roasting house
Some Improvements I Would Recommend for This Product:
Would like to see more exposed stainless steel.
Some of the Other Machines I've Used:
Rancilio Silvia - Used daily over the last 2.5 years for making delicious cappuccinos.
The Type of Grinder I've Been Using:
burr
The Make and Model of My Grinder:
Rancilio Rocky Doserless
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techkathy Mazey - The ST 1 is not plumb ready. The Epocha E1 is.
Click on this link: http://www.wholelattelove.com/Rancilio/epocae1.cfm?conid=7
Unfortunately we do not ship internationally.
Aidin Kakhramanov
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at 04-01-2013 1:03pm
Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine
Hello. I wonna start a small business. Is that machine good for small cafe business? Where can I read all information about this machine?
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mjackson ♦ Aidin,
This is a very good machine to start with for a small business. It is perfect for 60-80 drinks a day. It is easy to use and reliable. It has a large boiler for a machine that price and it also Is approved for commercial use. We have lots more information on this machine and anything you may need to know to help you start give our commercial line a call.
Gregg Ten Eyck
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at 02-02-2013 9:18pm
Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine
My Epoca ST 1, purchased a couple of months ago stopped working today. Circuit checks out ok, and no reponse to the switches, no response on the green lights, nada. No previous odd behavior, just today's non-functioning.
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mjackson ♦ Gregg,
It could be a few things and I am very familiar with that machine. Please give me a call at 1-888-411-5282 Ext 5196. Be at the machine when you call so we can do some trouble shooting,
Hector Serrano
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at 12-03-2012 9:27pm
Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine
Well, our machine has worked fine since it first arrived. Now, last couple of days it have been loosing pressure suddenly and everything seems right but the fact it get loose that often is starting to scare us all. There is enough water at the tank, it is normally plugged and it gets rinsed often. What can be happening? Because there is no weird noise coming ot of it. After we run some water from the group head the pressure starts to build up until it falls once again, and keeps doing it
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Sanfam ♦ As I'm not quite sure if I fully understand the problem, please correct me if I'm off-target on anything written below.
Under typical operating conditions, it is perfectly normal for the steam pressure gauge on a machine of this design to rise and fall in a regular pattern. This occurs as a direct result of the boiler being heated up to the point where the steam pressure flips the pressurestat off (which operates like a thermostat in a sense for the water in the boiler) and then cooling back down to the point where the steam pressure drops low enough to switch the pressurestat on again. The speed at which this occurs will vary from one machine to another. Additionally, heat exchanger machines heat their brewing circuit's water by pulling heat from the water that is steaming--As the machine pushes cool or cold water through the boiler to be heated, it will see a drop in temperature and a matched drop in steam pressure, to the point where the machine may start re-heating the boiler (and rebuilding pressure).
Basically, It's nothing to worry about under normal circumstances! I hope this helps.
Valarie Moore
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at 07-07-2011 5:23pm
Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine
I have pressure making espressos but when we backwash the machine will stop making noise. It seems like there is not enough pressure for it to backwash the water back into the machine. Everything else appears to be working.
Thank you for your time, Val
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mjackson ♦ Valerie,
It is working fine because of the great amount of pressure during backflushing it causes the pump to get very quiet. This is normal. If you hear the whosh of sound when you are done,that is the pressure relieving itself. I would not be concerned.
Elizabeth Monks Hack
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at 07-06-2010 2:17pm
Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine
I left my Rancilio Silvia on over the weekend: Friday PM - Monday PM. I turned it off when I got home, but this morning the boiler is not heating up. Is there anything I can do?
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TechMilanoItalia Try resetting the High Limit Thermostat: Silvia High Limit Reset Instructions The following instructions are designed to make the replacement of Silvia thermostats quick easy and safe. Please read the entire instructions before you start. 1. Unplug the Silvia 2. Remove water tank. 3. Remove the four screws on the top cover. 4. Remove the top cover. You will see two tan or blue thermostats on the top of the boiler. While facing the front of the Silvia the one on the left with the red dot is the brew thermostat. The one on the right is the steam thermostat. The high limit switch is the small thermostat located on the left side, but not on top of the boiler. It has a very small red plunger in the center. Push this plunger inward a few times; to be sure it’s reset. Use some care, the plunger is rather delicate; too heavy a hand will pull the plunger out of the body of the switch. 5. Screw the top on, install the reservoir and plug the unit back. 6. Turn the main power switch on and test it out.
sue grambeau
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at 05-07-2010 7:36am
Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine
is the epoca st adequate for a small business that i would like to add to an existing antique business? I do not expect a huge volume of customers.
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TechMilanoItalia Yes, it would be a great choice for that purpose. Contact our Commercial Sales Department for further info.
abettercup
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at 12-29-2009 2:54pm
Rancilio Epoca ST 1 Espresso Machine
I'm having pressure problems with my new machine generally and it never seems to quite reach critical mass (pressure wise) and consequently doesn't ever quite recover. We've only just used it a couple of times and the pressure issue was from the beginning. We have another machine (exact same) and it doesn't behave this way. Thank you for your help.
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WholeLatteLoveS S Hi Brian, I assume you mean that you don't have enough steam pressure and that the steam pressure on the gauge is lower than on your other machine. If this is the case then probably the pressure-stat will have to be adjusted up a little bit. Contact our tech support folks and they can assist. Let us know how you make out.
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Chance Great video. Covers the basics and really helps you find the category that fits your life. Super auto for me!
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