Amperage varies with heater wattage and voltage. Compact 120V machines may fit ordinary appliance circuits, while dealer-installed commercial machines can require dedicated 20A, 30A or larger circuits at 120/208/240V. The nameplate is the deciding specification.
Espresso machines turn electrical power into hot brew water and steam. Large boilers and fast recovery need substantial heating power, so circuit demand often exceeds what buyers expect from the machine’s physical size.
A café should provide the correct dedicated receptacle and breaker rather than trying to adapt a high-load appliance to a shared circuit. Include grinders, kettles and brewers in the bar’s electrical plan.
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