At 130, this printer Hopfenthal is among the cheapest in the market, yet it works perfectly well.
No temperature control: the machine automatically dock at 3 ° C, a temperature reached quickly (within an hour).
However, manual side, you really get along: it is in German and English only (not good), but even if it was translated into French would not it be better: the illustrations are too small, and sheet may only detailing the installation procedure for all types of valves equipping the drums of 5 liters.
Besides, the machine comes with an impressive number of rooms: adapters, seals ... for you to discover what they do. (See photo)
Other fault, but it is forgiving 130: Plastic Pulling the handle is not very qualitative .. this did not prevent run correctly.
Finally, the machine is noisy (wind tunnel), it does not matter during an evening, but if you want to install the machine in a room, well ... see a doctor.
In conclusion: after the headache of installing the drum, the machine makes exactly the same services as branded printers, 30 to 40% cheaper. (The abuse of alcohol is dangerous for health, really)
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BONUS: GENERAL INFORMATION ON BEER BARRELS 5 LITRE
- After opening, a drum keeps 30 days
- Refrigeration of a barrel of 5 liters takes time: minimum 10 HOURS provide refrigeration prior to use (you can store your keg refrigerator and turn on the machine 1 hour before your guests arrive)
- The usability at a price: in the various supermarkets where I raised prices, the drums are always more expensive than bottles or cans (price per liter).
- Many barrels can be used without specific machine, but then they are not refrigerated when you use them.
