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What you will learn with the Espresso Machine Technician Course
Robert Brinck
Robert is a trainer at Espresso Academy, an IBC Authorized Certifier and an SCA Authorized Trainer.
Specialized in every aspect of the coffee world, he focuses on green coffee, roasting, brewing, and latte art.
He collaborates as a consultant for companies and international projects, including La San Marco
Introduction to the Online Coffee Technician Course
Programma
01- Intro
* From the various constructive technologies of the machines to the hydraulic and electrical systems, the coffee grinders and the daily management of the equipment. A course overview.
02 - History of Coffee Making
* How was the coffee prepared before the espresso machine? From the infusion to the idea of the extraction by pressure.
03 - Development of the Espresso Machine
04 - Heat Exchange System 1 - The Boiler
05. Heat Exchange System 2 - The Brew System
* Heat exchanger pipes and thermosiphonic system. What keeps the extraction temperature stable in commercial machines?
06 - Extraction Variables
Prepare the espresso correctly by understanding how the machine works, the role of pre-brewing and how to understand the technical problems of the machine by looking at the cup of espresso.
07 - Espresso Extraction and Refractometer
A dip in the science of espresso. How is the extraction measured with the refractometer? What is the TDS?
08 - E61 Group
* Let’s get to discover the most historical espresso technology. How it works, how to disassemble it, how to repair the faults affecting this specific part.
09. Cleaning
How and why it is essential to properly clean all the espresso equipment to always get top-quality drinks.
10 - Grinders
Coffee grinders with doser and on demand, their adjustment, change of the burrs, replacement of springs and other failures.
11. Ohm's Law
A general introduction to electricity between volts, amps and watts, power and work. To begin applying it to the coffee machine.
12. Kwatts and Consumption
How much does the coffee machine consume, how do you calculate the consumption between watts and kilowatt hours. The role of cables and collectors.
13 Alternate and Direct Current
The phase concept, the alternator and the other electrical components of the machine.
14 Three Phase
Something important to know for professional coffeeshops machines.
15. Multimeter
Let’s find out how to use a fundamental tool for the work of the technician who deals with electricity.
16.1 Troubleshooting Components
Contacts and switches blocked by carbon deposits, relays, circuit closures and coils to control and other elements.
16.2 Troubleshooting Components
The second part of the technical issues that a technician can detect.
17 Measure and Filter Water
All about water. Total and temporary hardness, how it is measured and what it leads to. Softeners and osmosis systems.
The Espresso Machine Technician and Maintenance Course Includes
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- Espresso Academy has been the benchmark for Italian coffee education worldwide since 2007.
- In addition to training thousands of students at its main campus in Florence and over 20 locations globally, it was the first school in the world to offer all certified coffee courses in video format.
- According to Tripadvisor and Google Reviews, Espresso Academy is ranked as the world’s leading coffee school in terms of both student numbers and average student ratings.
- It holds the record for the highest number of students certified by SCA, LAGS, and IBC.
- Espresso Academy’s video courses are always up-to-date, aligned with the latest research and trends in the coffee world.
- Chosen by numerous companies and schools worldwide, they are a trusted resource for training and staff development.
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