Help identifying this machine?

[SNLbirdy]

I bought my first commercial espresso machine today. All I know about it is that it is an Expobar. There seems to be no model number or other identifying marks on it. Does anyone have any experience with these that can tell me any more about it?

 

[shadow745]

Looks to be a compact commercial 2 group machine, meaning smallish boiler, etc. Expobar makes good machines. What will it be used for?

 

[SNLbirdy]

It will be the starter machine for a small coffehouse cafe opening in tandem with SNL Church. Monday-Saturday it will be open as the coffeehouse cafe and Saturday nights and Sundays we will hold church there. We picked up this little gem for under $150.00 at a restaurant supply co. It needs a new heating element and portafilters. Other than that it seems ot be in good working order.

 

[shadow745]

Great price provided that is all that's wrong. Do you know what led to the demise of the heating element? Give the machine a dedicated circuit when wired.