{"product_id":"ascaso-steel-duo-plus-pid-espresso-machine-white","title":"Ascaso Steel DUO PLUS PID Espresso Machine - White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ascaso Steel DUO PLUS is a dual thermoblock home espresso machine built for the household that pulls more than one drink at a time. Steam milk for a cappuccino on the left, pull a shot for the second cup on the right, all without waiting for one circuit to recover before the next drink starts. Made in Barcelona by a sixty-year espresso specialist, it lands in the serious-home-barista bracket without taking up commercial counter space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo thermoblocks, not one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent boilers for brew and steam mean simultaneous operation, which is the difference between back-to-back drinks and a four-minute interval between each cappuccino.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePID temperature control in one-degree increments.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dial in the exact brew temperature for the bean you're using; a light roast at 200°F behaves differently than a dark roast at 195°F, and the DUO PLUS gives you that resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal 58mm commercial portafilter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut handles, bottomless and non-pressurized baskets included, plus a stainless tamper. No \"we'll ship you the rest later\" boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-infusion and volumetric programming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set single, double, and pre-infusion times once and the machine repeats them. Useful when more than one person in the house is making drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoiler design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual thermoblock (aluminum, stainless-steel-lined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature control:\u003c\/strong\u003e PID, adjustable per circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortafilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58mm commercial; bottomless, pressurized, non-pressurized, and ESE pod compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single shot, double shot, pre-infusion, auto-standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibration pump with adjustable OPV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-up to brew:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 min 30 sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage \/ voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2100W \/ 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEMA 5-20 (20-amp circuit; adapter included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 W x 12.5 D (17 D with portafilter) x 15 H in (16 3\/16 H with steam lever)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody \/ boiler material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder-coated carbon steel and polished stainless \/ stainless-steel-lined aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e AISI 316 food-safe stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months full coverage; 5 years on thermoblocks and groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five baskets (7g, 14g, 18g, 21g, blind), stainless tamper, two portafilters (double and bottomless), two steam tips (single and three-hole), coffee scoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup and care notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the location around the plug. The DUO PLUS pulls 2100W and ships with a NEMA 5-20 plug on a 20-amp circuit; the adapter handles standard 15-amp household outlets, but a dedicated 20-amp outlet is the cleaner long-term answer if you're running it daily. Warm-up takes about three and a half minutes, so most owners flip it on at the same time they start the grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for, who it isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits the home barista who's done with single-boiler machines and is tired of toggling between brew and steam temperatures, and the small office that wants real espresso without a commercial install. It's not the right pick if you want a one-button super-automatic; the DUO PLUS rewards dialing in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MB6AjKWg1OQ\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pj1BYE8Sb18?si=aBKDqFIKouKd-NSN\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew to dual-boiler machines? Our home espresso machine buyer guide walks through where the DUO PLUS sits relative to other Ascaso, Breville, and Lelit options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Espresso Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53577476538660,"sku":"ASCDUOPIDWHITE-PLUS","price":2415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/8026\/0900\/files\/duo-plus-white_frt.jpg?v=1777655321","url":"https:\/\/www.thecoffeemachine.com\/products\/ascaso-steel-duo-plus-pid-espresso-machine-white","provider":"The Coffee Machine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}