Izzo Alex Duetto IV Plus

IZZO Alex Duetto IV Plus

Incudes: Free shipping & 2-year warranty parts and bench labor

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Highlights

Izzo was introduced to the North American consumer decades ago and they still impress us daily! Unwavering focus on quality from the stainless-steel frame, gorgeous industrial stainless-steel body, down to the bits that you won’t see - like the stainless-steel mushroom and gicleur. The Alex Duetto not only stands out on the counter of your kitchen, but you’ll be just as impressed as we are daily with the build quality for decades to come.

Why Buy?

The Duetto IV is dual boiler espresso machine capable of handling multiple café style drinks one after another due to its quick recovery time, large boilers, and heavy-duty heating elements. This showstopper of an espresso machine is not only beautiful aesthetically but is backed by unparalleled reliability and functionality.

Dual PIDs

This machine comes standard with a dual PID, with built in shot timer, for better shot efficiency and consistency. The PID is a device that allows for extreme temperature stability by accurately monitoring the water temperature and keeping it within a small range. Unlike a thermostat that simply shuts off when the set temperature is reached, causing it to continue to heat up or cool down after it’s off the PID will give little pulses of energy when needed to keep the temperature within the desired range.

Boiler Materials

The Duetto sports hefty lead-free copper and brass boilers, which are known for retaining heat better than some other materials that have been used in espresso machines such as stainless steel. With a copper boiler, you’ll also have less susceptibility to chloride stress corrosions which could occur in other Alex Duetto models after having this lifelong companion for a couple of years.

Steam Pressure

Excellent steam pressure thanks to the large 1.8 liter boiler, and well designed 2 hole steam tip with the holes pointing straight down making it very easy to get silky well textured micro foam. Accompanied by a no burn steam wand insulated for your fingertips protection, making lattes and cappuccinos on the Duetto IV is an absolute delight.

Cup Clearance

A reduction in the size of the drip tray has increased cup clearance, a common request, which leaves plenty of room - nearly six inches of cup clearance even your favorite mug will fit under the group! Not only is the Alex Duetto an impeccably made dual-boiler home espresso machine, but it has an incredibly flexible feature set as well.

Additionally, the raised E61 group head makes it easy to slide larger cups underneath. The group head itself is 8 lbs. of chrome-plated brass which plays a vital role in keeping your water temperature stable when making its way from the boiler to the cup ensuring only the best shot of espresso with minimal heat loss!

Reduced Vibration & Noice

Operating any espresso machine within your home or a commercial setting noise is always a concern. To reduce the sonority of the Alex Duetto we have updated the motor mounts to reduce vibration while activated. The pump and motor are where a majority of your machine’s noise will stem from; in addition to the new motor mounts, an even quieter rotary pump has been installed. There is now also a solid-state relay (SSR) which is more reliable and quiet. The drip tray is equipped with two small magnets that reduce vibrations within the drip tray.

Pre-Infusion

What is pre infusion? Pre-Infusion is the act of introducing water to your puck of coffee inside your insert basket at a lower pressure, usually 1-4 bars, prior to full pressure. On an E61 group, automatic pre-infusion using residual pressure, either within your brew boiler, or your water source’s line pressure. The benefit of pre infusion is that it settles the coffee within your portafilters insert basket reducing channeling and improves extraction. 

Water Source

Switching water source is made incredibly simple with the single toggle switch located behind the magnetic drip tray. Easily switch water sources from the nearly three-liter reservoir to direct-plumb. The Alex Duetto also has the ability to easily switch between the most common configuration for the home kitchen, 15-amps, or ‘full-power’ mode with 20-amps. Quickly switch between the two with a couple of clicks of your built-in PID controller.

Dual Boilers

Each boiler on the Alex Duetto is independently controlled and operated. If you’re not using the service boiler, this is where your steam and hot water comes from, you can turn that boiler off while leaving your brew boiler on. This switch is located on the right side of the most recent model of the machine near the illuminated power switch.

Internal Improvements

Izzo, as made some seemingly minor changes that increase longevity and decrease repair costs. They have inverted the motor position, now the motor is located above the pump. The Alex Duetto IV Plus has an easy-to-access pump adjustment screw. This adjustment is accessible on the left side and adjusts your pump pressure with the turn of a screwdriver.

Reinforced Group

Izzo has reinforced the front panel to reduce flexing which further contributes to this substantial machine’s commercial build quality for your home.

15 Amp vs. 20 Amp

The Duetto IV can be run in 15 or 20 amps. 

• Customization

With five distinct configurations available for the Izzo Alex Duetto IV Plus   joysticks can easily be added during bench testing at no additional charge. If you do choose to have joysticks included/installed with your machine, the joystick 'knobs' will always be black and there are no additional colors available. 

You can also select between 3 unique accents in red, white, or wood  

Included with the Duetto IV

• Single spouted portafilter with insert basket
• Double spouted portafilter with insert basket
• Metal back flush disk
• Metal 58mm tamper
• Braided water line
• Drain hose
• 2-hole steam tip

Specifications.

• Brew boiler: Copper and brass, .8L

Steam boiler: Copper and brass, 1.8L

Mushroom in group made of stainless steel

High grade stainless outer shell

Fame constructed of stainless steel.

Stainless steel adjustable feet

Extremely quiet rotary pump

Lever action, E61 commercial group with automatic pre-infusion

PID controller for the group boiler (with 1.0-degree Fahrenheit adjustment)

PID controller also controls the steam boiler temperature (and thus pressure)

Lever control to allow switching water source from direct plumb to water tank.

 Rubber insulating boots over heating element ends for safety.

PID Controls the temperature in the group boiler AND the steam boiler. (No Pressure stat)

Has a built in shot timer.

Has a built in 7-day programmable timer.

Easily changes the machines operational mode from 15 amps to 20 amps.

Temperature displays easily changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

Can program the offset settings for both boilers.

Default values for P, I, and D can be changed.

Either boiler can be turned off. (save energy and turn the steam boiler off if you only want espresso)

 Width 14. inches Depth 17. inches Height 16. inches

Product Weight (lbs.) 82

Watts 800W Brew Boiler | 1200W Steam Boiler Volts 120V

• Warranty: Two-year parts and labor