Does the Slayer Steam EP 2 Group need a permanent water connection?
Yes. The Steam EP 2 Group requires a hard-plumbed water supply and uses an external rotary pump. This is a commercial installation, not the reservoir-fed setup of the Steam Single Group. Have your installer check the water, drainage and electrical connections before the machine arrives.
Does each group have its own brew boiler?
Yes. Each of the two saturated groups has its own 1.7 L stainless steel brew boiler, alongside a separate 7.4 L steam boiler. Independent PID temperature control allows adjustments in 0.1°C steps, giving you control over brewing temperature at each group while keeping steam production separate.
How does the Steam EP’s programmable dosing help during service?
You can program shot volumes and recall them using the group buttons, rather than manually stopping every extraction. That makes it easier for different baristas to follow the same recipe during a busy shift. Automatic shot timers, shot counters and brew temperature monitoring help you keep an eye on service.
Is Pre-Wet the same as variable pressure profiling?
No. Pre-Wet gives the coffee puck an adjustable 0–4 second soaking phase before full extraction pressure. It helps wet the grounds before the main shot, but the Steam EP does not offer variable pressure profiling. It’s designed around programmable volumetric extraction rather than manual pressure changes throughout the shot.
What does the Steam EP offer for milk drinks and cleaning?
The separate 7.4 L steam boiler and electronic steam valves support milk-drink service, while the hot water tap has a mixing valve and programmable dosing. For daily upkeep, the machine includes quick-clean and full-clean programs, plus an optional two-second auto-purge function to flush the group between extractions.
How much space and electrical power does the 2 Group need?
The machine measures 890 mm wide, 710 mm deep and 425 mm high, and weighs 100 kg. This version requires a 220–240 V, single-phase, 50/60 Hz supply; the listed electrical range is 21–23 A and 4.7–5.6 kW. Have a qualified installer confirm the supply and counter support, and leave space for connections and servicing.
What comes with the Slayer Steam EP 2 Group?
Along with the machine, you get two portafilters, two double coffee baskets, one blind cleaning insert, the external rotary pump and four rubber feet. The package also includes two attached power cords, two attached plumbing lines, two attached drain hoses, braided water hoses, a Quick Start Guide and the user manual. The machine uses 58 mm portafilters, with an 18 g basket capacity listed. Spouted and bottomless portafilters are listed as options, so check the supplied style with us if you have a preference. Your installer will still need to confirm any site-specific fittings and connections.