Kees van der Westen Mirage is a charming coffee machine inspired by the E61 thermosphonic system E61, which was implemented in 1961 by the Famous Faema E61. Until then, two boilers were being used, one for coffee, one for steam. Therefore, a thermosphonic system was developed and a high vapor temperature of 125 ° C was used to indirectly heat water for the coffee. Such progress in improving the thermo-syphonic system has not been observed for more than 40 years. In 2001, Kees van der Westen asked: how could we improve head stabilization in head? He turned over temperature set point supply system for preparation. He thought how to improve almost perfect infusion and therefore adjusted the E61 head for his needs and added a large infusion cylinder to the bottom of the head. Now KvdW Mirage has many improvements and working with it is really inspiring.
Kees van der Westen Mirage
This refurbishment was made for Lino’s Coffee shop it is extraordinary coffee shop which can be found in Nitra. In addition to enjoying excellent espresso (from the top machine), you can buy various coffee accessories there, as well as various types of coffee from around the world. Beautiful place.
Since the 2002 coffee machine was one of the first made, it did not contain some modifications. Coffee machine also looked and worked on its age. It was necessary to get rid of dirt, rinse, decalcify and polish everything.
Boiler condition before refurbishment
Boiler condition after refurbishment
Condition of the coffee machine from the back before
Condition of the coffee machine from the back after
Many copper pipes were cracked. So the coffee machine was very tense and lost pressure. Of course, it cannot be used in such a state. The pipes were welded, descaled and finally polished.
Pipe condition before
Pipe condition after
There were wrong electricity treatments that were probably caused by an unprofessional intervention by a technician in the past. The customer wanted the coffee machine to be as similar to the current version of 2018 as possible. He wanted the restrictors on the heat exchanger to change the temperature of each head without having to disassemble the coffee machine. After consulting with experts at Kees van der Westen, we came to a solution. The temperature adjustment was solved by mechanical intervention.
Our customer also demanded pre-infusion chamber under the head, which was sent to us by Kees van der Westen after recommendation, and we also installed a special nozzle on the secret place, which distributes a pressure of 9 bar in front of the head.
Electricity condition before
Electricity condition after
The coffee maker had a custom-made wooden cover. The customer required a glass cover in order to see inside the coffee machine. And so at company Kovač, they fired a 12mm glass plate for us. That makes possible to light up the inside of a coffee machine, such design would be absolutely unique.
Side cover before
Side cover after (no lighting)
The customer had a La Cimbali Dosatron coffee machine and La Cimbali grinders before KvdW Mirage, he was very curious whether the promised change in technology would bring changes in the taste of coffee. After assembly, Mirage and Mahlkonig Twin he stated, that he had not yet drank such well-prepared coffee yet. We agreed that this drink should no longer bear a name other than ESPRESSO. Thick, oily, aromatic and full of caffeine.
The result of Refurbishment
Do you also have a coffee machine that needs to breathe new life and extend its life? So do not hesitate to contact our team of experts, engineers with long-term experience, also skilled at cooperating with international partners. We are ready to meet all your needs. The refurbishment is a great way to refurbish old and undoubtedly rare coffee machines, the cost of which is too high to be thrown away. Its advantages include less economic burden on your business.
