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Professional Spotlight
EQUIPMENT Karen and Franco from The Coffee
Guy said, "Mobile coffee shops are
popping up everywhere, with many
SERVICING people finding this a great way to

start their day, and others
discovering the perfect spot for daily
coffee enthusiasts craving their
He recommends six monthly health caffeine fix." Gaskets and vacuum
checks or services. This would valve O-rings on these machines
include have a shorter lifespan due to the

Calibration of doses: to ensure constant temperature fluctuations
the machine is operating within that occur when the machine is
optimal parameters turned on and off daily. They
Cleaning and calibration of recommend changing these at least
grinders: This ensures consistent once a year, and sometimes even
grind and extraction and twice a year.
Check machine seals and gaskets:
This ensures there are no leaks or They continued, "When it comes to
cracks that could lead to a loss of dual-fuel LPG espresso machines, it's
pressure and efficiency. essential to ensure that the burners
are also serviced, as soot can

David Johnson, Technical accumulate within them." Regular
Relationship and Development maintenance makes machines more
Manager at Field Service Solutions, economical to operate, as they use
reiterated that daily cleaning is less fuel. A clean burner allows the
imperative to ensure the longevity of gas flame to burn more effectively."
espresso equipment.

As one of the leading professional
service companies, he has found the
following the top enquiries from
customers calling in for help.

No power to the machine
Blockages from cleaning-related
faults
User faults due to a lack of
training when transferring
knowledge to new staff and
Water leaks.

David recommends building a solid
working relationship with an
engineering business to ensure that if
you encounter any issues with your
beverage equipment, you can receive
a prompt response to your call.

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