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Plumbed-in bean-to-cup coffee machines

A mains water connection and waste drainage mean less refilling and emptying. Which Coffee Format models have them and what to prepare on site.

Plumbed-in bean-to-cup coffee machines

Why plumb in a coffee machine?

A 2–4 L tank has to be refilled several times a day once you serve more than a few dozen cups. A mains water connection removes that job, and a waste drainage connection removes drip-tray emptying as well. The milk system still needs cleaning every day.

Which Coffee Format models can be plumbed in

ModelMains waterWaste drainageTank
FIT W4Lyes, via pressure reducernot specified4 L
ATLASyesnot specified2 L or 8 L
BREAKyesyes2 L or 8 L
DUKEyesyes2 L or 8 L
DEMYyesyes4 L
ZONEyesyes4 L
GROWyesyesM: none, W6LM: 6 L
DOUBLEyesyes4 L

SEED and BLOOM are tank-fed only. ATLAS, BREAK and DUKE come with a 1.5 m braided hose (G3/4″ to G3/8″).

What to prepare on site

  • A water valve within reach of the hose, with a 3/4″ thread, ideally a dedicated one so the machine can be isolated.
  • A drain (trap) close to the machine, if the model has a drainage connection.
  • A power socket without an extension lead. Larger models draw up to 2,900 W.
  • A water filter matched to the water hardness. Without one, limescale builds up faster in the boiler and thermoblocks.
  • A stable worktop with room above the machine to refill the bean hopper.

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Questions

Can every bean-to-cup machine be plumbed in?
No. You need a model with a mains water connection. In the Coffee Format range, SEED and BLOOM are tank-fed only.
Do I need a plumber?
If there is a threaded valve and a drain next to the worktop, connecting the machine is quick. If not, they need to be installed first.
Is a water filter necessary?
Yes. A filter matched to your water hardness protects the boiler and thermoblocks from limescale and helps the coffee taste as it should.
Suggested models

Models to consider

Coffee Format FIT bean-to-cup coffee machine
Small hospitality venues, offices, hotels

FIT

Compact machine with a boiler and a mains-fed version

  • Daily capacityup to 100 cups a day
  • Watermains (W4L) + 4 L tank
  • Bean hopper1 kg
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Coffee Format BREAK bean-to-cup coffee machine
Offices, hotels, small hospitality venues

BREAK

10.1-inch touchscreen with mains water and drainage

  • Daily capacityW2L up to 60, W8L up to 100 cups a day
  • Watermains + 2 L or 8 L tank
  • Bean hopper1.2 kg
Details
Coffee Format DUKE bean-to-cup coffee machine
Hotels, offices, hospitality venues

DUKE

Chrome and brushed-steel finish with a 10.1-inch touchscreen

  • Daily capacityup to 120 cups a day
  • Watermains + 2 L or 8 L tank
  • Bean hopper1.2 kg
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