This review is from: Tripp Lite APS2012 2000W 12V DC to AC Inverter with Automatic Line-to-Battery 100/25-Amp Charger (Electronics)
We have three of these running as UPS for extended long run. They work great. With a 100AmpH deep cycle battery, it can run three servers for 5 hours. The built-in three stage charger with battery and charge indicators show the status of the battery and inveter. Many adjustment dip switch to select different battery or switching voltage.
When AC lost, it will automatically switch to battery power in about 5 ms, so that computers have no downtime.
The only problem with them is that the float charge phase is always on. When power outage is not that frequent, it could cause battery being overcharged. I had contacted factory to see if we can turn that float charge off or off after certain hours to avoid the battery overcharge. But they told me there is no modification allowed. The result of that is the battery dying in about 18 month to two years.
Still, that is a much better solution than those regular UPS, since the battery in resular UPS can only... Read more
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This review is from: Tripp Lite APS2012 2000W 12V DC to AC Inverter with Automatic Line-to-Battery 100/25-Amp Charger (Electronics)
This product is all it was advertised to be. I am most pleased with the ability to monitor the battery charge level and the status of the powerverter. It's UPS qualities are also a plus.
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This review is from: Tripp Lite APS2012 2000W 12V DC to AC Inverter with Automatic Line-to-Battery 100/25-Amp Charger (Electronics)
It works like they say it supposed to. It is a bit loud with the humm. After a month of use, my inverter, starts to "lurch" with the power, and kicks the normal power off for just a second. Not sure what is happening, but it is an inconvenience. when on battery power, things work great. The humming is always there.
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Ideal for entertaining or family parties, the De'Longhi Combination Drip Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte Machine delivers delicious coffee beveages with ease. Perfect for the morning or after a meal, the three-in-one machine prepares delectable cappuccinos and lattes with the easy-to-use Swivel Jet frother. If you prefer traditional drip coffee, it can easily brew that too into a large 10-c up carafe. It's the perfect fit for any coffee drinker, no matter what their preference. For coffee just the way you like it, use the Accuflavor selector dial to choose your ideal coffee strength. And there's nothing better than waking up to the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee in the morning. Use the 24-hour digital timer to program the precise moment you want to enjoy your morning jolt. Other highlights include easy-to-clean non-stick warming plate, removable water tank, and pause and serve function, so you can enjoy a cup before the full pot is brewed. Enjoy coffee for years to come with the De'Longhi Combination Drip Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte Machine.
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It’s easy to offer guests or family members a choice of drip coffee or an espresso drink with this combination coffee/espresso maker. The Caffé Nero has separate controls and water tanks for each function, so you can brew drip coffee and espresso simultaneously. The coffee side has a patented Flavor Savor brewing system that fully saturates grounds and lets them steep for a while to draw out rich coffee flavors. A permanent gold-tone filter keeps even the finest grounds from sneaking through to a coffee cup and eliminates the need for buying paper filters. Using the dial on the top of the coffeemaker, you can adjust the coffee’s strength to personal preference. A separate button lets you choose between brewing 5 cups or less or from 6 to 10 cups and alters the heating element accordingly so smaller pots never taste burnt or overheated. The drip coffee side also has a 24-hour programmable timer that can be set each night to brew first thing in the morning and a "drip interrupt" feature, so you can pour a cup before the full pot is brewed. Coffee remains hot in the 10-cup glass carafe due to the Caffé Nero’s nonstick warming plate.
The espresso function starts up quickly without much advanced preparation and has two filter holders--one that uses ground espresso and another that uses coffee pods. The pod filter holder has a unique design that securely holds pods in place and makes disposal easy with a single touch of a button. The patented ground espresso filter improves upon the brewing process, which means espresso drinks always have a perfect crema. Cappuccino and latté lovers will be pleased with the exclusive chamber that mixes steam and milk into a delicious, creamy froth. The espresso maker has a stainless-steel boiler for durability and a removable spill tray for easy cleaning. DeLonghi offers a one-year limited warranty on defects in materials and workmanship for this two-in-one espresso/coffee machine. --Cristina Vaamonde
Make drip coffee, espresso, cappuccino and latte with this three-in-one machine. Saves counter space instead of having a separate drip coffee maker and espresso machine.
Wake up to the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee with the 24-hour programmable digital timer.
Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented instant froth dispenser; lets you add frothed milk to the same cup as your coffee for a cappuccino
Durable and long lasting permanent gold-tone filter is specially designed to keep even the finest grounds out of coffee.
Choose the strength of coffee just the way you like it with the Accuflavor selector dial.
Delonghi BCO264B Cafe Nero Combo Coffee and Espresso Maker Reviews
This review is from: Delonghi BCO264B Cafe Nero Combo Coffee and Espresso Maker (Kitchen)
I am an avid coffee drinker, somewhere between 2-4 pots a day. My husband bought this 3-in-1 coffee maker for me for the Christmas of 2004. It has a digital clock/timer, flavor strength switch and makes pretty good coffee. It worked great for a while.
However, after about a year and a half the coffee maker side stopped working, without any warning. I went to get a cup of coffee and the hotplate was cold. After emptying it, cleaning it out and setting it up again, I turned it back on to make another pot.
The hotplate didn't even get warm, and the brewer didn't even make a noise or pull a single drop into the carafe. Even though the espresso and steamer side still works wonders, for the price of this 3-in-1, you would think it would work a bit longer than it has.
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This review is from: Delonghi BCO264B Cafe Nero Combo Coffee and Espresso Maker (Kitchen)
I thought I did enough research before buying this machine but apparently not enough. I was disappointed in 1. the design ( looks rather cheap) and 2. the performance. The coffee maker didn't stop dripping either water or coffee when you pulled out the pot and for the espresso part you need to REHEAT the unit 30 MINUTES prior to use!!! So much about being flexible about having an espresso! If you really enjoy good coffee you need to invest more, unfortunately.
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This review is from: Delonghi BCO264B Cafe Nero Combo Coffee and Espresso Maker (Kitchen)
I had originally purchased the Krups version of their fanciest dual machine and it arrived non-functional with a display and buttons that were a little too "Star Trek" for me anyway...in fact, they didn't function at all. The Delonghi Caffe Nero (so far) has been very straighforward, easy to use, and produces good coffee and espresso. The quality of the coffee is moderate-high and I'm impressed with its strength selection system (a simple knob) and the mechanism by which it brews. No bells or whistles to confuse me. I did think initially that the permanent filter might be difficult to clean but not so far. However, the heat resistant coffee pot has an interesting design and a strange top which snaps on somewhat awkwardly and appears vulnerable to breaking but otherwise I have not found any major flaws with this machine as of yet.
Good coffee, good espresso, easy to use, easy to program for the next day. We'll see...
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This review is from: Nespresso Essenza C101 Espresso Maker, Titanium Grey (Kitchen)
I was quite skeptical about such a system until I had a demo of it at my local Williams-Sonoma store. It makes a very acceptable espresso, in addition to a roughly 4 ounce coffee. No one should be under the impression that this makes the world's greatest espresso. But it is very good, and very simple. Pop in a capsule, press the button and seconds later you have a great espresso. No fuss, and no mess.
On other sites I have heard complaints that you are locked into Nespresso's capsules, which is true, however I am finding that there is enough variety to keep me satisfied.
For my casual espresso drinking habit, this machine fits the bill perfectly.
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This review is from: Nespresso Essenza C101 Espresso Maker, Titanium Grey (Kitchen)
I owned this machine for 5 years while living in Europe and it performed extremely well. I gave it to a friend when I moved back to the US about 1 year ago and she is still using it. Since water was very hard over there, I used white vinegar (1/4 tank vinegar the rest with water) to clean it once every 2 months. I had purchased one kit from Nespresso only to realize it was actually pure vinegar. I ran the vinegar mixture 3 times and then rinsed the machine using 3 full tanks of fresh water.
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This review is from: Nespresso Essenza C101 Espresso Maker, Titanium Grey (Kitchen)
The machine is simple. It makes consistently excellent espresso every time. La crema is excellent. i would recommend this machine to anybody who loves espresso, lattes, etc. It is small enough to tote on vacation, and all my friends have always been impressed. For the money I don't believe you can beat it. Customer service from Nestle has also been outstanding.
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Great long run time UPS for your office or home, 
Trip Lite Inverter, 
