DISCONTINUED Lelit PL62T Mara Espresso Machine with PID Display
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SKU: PL62T
Categories: Lelit Espresso Machines & Related Parts, Office Espresso Machines, Shop All Espresso Machines
Tag: Heat Exchange (HX) Espresso Machines
Lelit PL62T Mara Espresso Machine
with PID Display, Heat Exchanger, Tank Only and Vibration Pump
Overview:
A huge legend in a small body. The Lelit PL62T Mara is placed at the prestigious end of many home espresso machines. The legendary E61 grouphead inside an incredibly compact, full stainless steel body with a PID adjustable temperature controller of the boiler. The result: a marvelous, appealing and super compact espresso machine enabling to apply baristas golden rules and extract the tastiest espressos and cappuccinos you can dream of.
Heat exchange system:
- Copper, insulation – The boiler is copper which retains heat better than stainless steel. Typically copper boilers are more susceptible to limescale when you compare to stainless steel boilers. Therefore, we highly recommend using a water softener. The manufacturer wraps the boiler with insulation for maximum heat retention. Internal pipes also in copper.
- Pull a shot & steam milk at the same time – Steam is always readily available. Hence, there is no wait time going from coffee to steam mode.
- Thermo-siphon double-cycle system – Keeps the brew group and the boiler always hot, at the right temperature.
- Polymer tubing connection – From the boiler to steam and hot water valves: Alimentary. Able to withstand high pressure and high temperatures up to 620 °F. Facilitates easier repairs. Most importantly, is limescale free.
- Manual resettable safety thermostat – Located on top of the boiler.
E-61 grouphead:
- Constantly heated – Hot water circulates from the heat exchanger through the grouphead and back to keep the grouphead and your portafilter nice and hot. As a result the grouphead temperature constant and stable when you compare to other groupheads that have a built-in heating element.
- Pre-infusion – Lever next to the grouphead activates a microswitch which turns on the pump to pump water through the coffee grinds. Pulling the lever halfway up will open the valve to allow water into the grouphead without activating the pump. Please note that true pre-infusion requires the direct water connection whereby the water pressure from the water line creates the true pre-infusion.
Vibratory pump:
- Efficient – 41 watts, rated up to 15 bar with air valve bypass. You only need 9 bar to extract perfect espresso, and wattage has no correlation to longevity.
- Cost-effective – Pumps will degrade in performance over time. Replacing a vibration pump will cost less than a rotary vane pump.
Tank / reservoir system:
- Particle filter – Protects the machine from any unseen particles from entering the boiler. You can remove this filter if you are installing an inline water softener.
- Auto-shutoff – Prevents burning out the heating element. There is a two-stage shut off. There is a magnetic float in the water tank that detects when the water is low. The other is the spring-activated plate underneath the water tank that detects when the tank is removed.
Separate steam / hot water wands:
- Multi-directional – Allows for more movement and flexibility. The wands connect to the valves on an angle to the side for even more flexibility. As a result, there is less risk of burning oneself from the exposed grouphead.
- No burn – Reduces the risk of burning your fingers. Please note the tip and valve connection are still hot.
- 2-hole steam tip – Allows for a slow gradual build-up of microfoam.
- Rotational knobs – Allows for easier control of the intensity.
Dual pressure gauge:
- Steam (boiler) pressure gauge – Top half. Measures from 0 to 4 bar. Optimal pressure is between 0.8 and 1.1.
- Brew (pump) pressure gauge – Bottom half. Measures from 0 to 16 bar. Optimal pressure is between 8 and 10.
Indicator lights & tone:
- Heating light – Located on the right side. Indicates when the heating element is active.
- Power indicator light – Located on the left side. This will indicate when the machine is on.
- Low water – When the water in the tank is low, you will hear a constant beep.
PID Controls:
- Temperature programming – Allows you to program the boiler temperature for different coffee blends.
Construction:
- Stainless steel – Polished to a mirror finish.
- Extremely low feet – Creates a very low profile to fit under most kitchen cabinets.
- Power plug – Completely detaches from the espresso machine and can fit into the drip tray for long term storage.
Accessories included:
- Portafilters – 1 single spout portafilter. 1 dual spout portafilter. 58 mm in diameter.
- Filter baskets – 1-cup filter basket which holds approximately 7 grams. 2-cup filter basket which holds approximately 14 grams. Blind filter basket which you use for backflushing. 58 mm in diameter.
- Tamper – A solid 58 mm tamper. Manufacturers normally don’t include a tamper like this to keep the overall selling price of the machine low. One less accessory you will need to buy.
- Coffee scoop – A simple plastic scoop if you are using preground coffee.
- Instruction manual.
If you are looking for a similar heat exchange espresso machine with a PID sensor in the boiler, then check out the Lelit PL62 Mara!
[ls_content_block id=”32233″]Espresso Machine Warning:
[ls_content_block id=”63004″]- Direct water connection: The Lelit PL62T Mara is currently NOT available with a direct water connection. It can only operate with a water tank / reservoir.
- Low water alarm: The beep of the low water alarm starts slow for about 20 seconds. In this time there is power to the heating element. After the 20 seconds the heating element is no longer powered and the beep increases the frequency.
| Brand | Lelit |
|---|---|
| Height (inches) | 14.5, approximate |
| Width (inches) | 9, approximate |
| Depth (inches) | 16, approximate |
| Weight (pounds) | 42 |
| Wattage (watts) | 1500 |
| Voltage (volts) | 120 |
| Boiler capacity (liters) | 1.4 |
| Portafilter size (mm) | 58 |
| Tank capacity (liters) | 2.5 |
| Country of manufacture | Italy |
13 reviews for DISCONTINUED Lelit PL62T Mara Espresso Machine with PID Display
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Joe Pasquale (verified owner) –
I purchased the Lelit PL62T Mara in Dec 2017 (wanted to get experience with it before posting a review), and could not be happier with my purchase. This is an extremely high-quality Italian-made machine (Lelit is well-known in Italy, but not so much in the USA), with the famous E61 group head, and produces a heavenly espresso. My wife and I enjoy our Lelit Mara so much that we just purchased another one for our second home. Shipping was fast and everything was boxed perfectly. Finally, the people at 1st-Line are extremely nice (thank you Diane and Jim), and helped me with these purchases.
Katherine Longworth (verified owner) –
It is a beautiful machine. The only problem with it was that the gauge for the espresso pressure did not work. I called 1st line help desk and they sent me some descaler that was supposed to clear the line but it did not work. I ended up returning the machine since I could not get it to work properly. There were several shots that I pulled that were very good but I want all the gauges to work.
MWALTERS (verified owner) –
The machine is a real life changer. Went from waiting in line for poorly made espresso drinks, to entertaining friends and family with quality homemade beverages 🙂
The build quality and performance of the machine matched my expectations, i am very pleased with my purchase.
The support staff and delivery speed of the 1st line team has also been exceptional!
Would recommend this machine to anyone looking to quit wasting money on poorly made drinks !
Sarah (verified owner) –
Highly recommend! The Mara arrived much more quickly than expected, and it was easy to unbox and set up. Usage is straightforward, and after getting the timing down, we were able to begin making lattes comparable to those bought at our local coffee shop. We are very pleased, and would recommend this machine to anyone looking to purchase a home espresso machine.
Peter C. –
This review is LONG overdue. I have owned my Lelit PL62T Mara espresso machine (with PID) for 3 years now, purchased from 1st Line with the Lelit PL53 Fred grinder (great experience by the way… excellent advice and fast to my door). I drink way too much coffee, so it has seen a ton of use, and I have to say this machine was a perfect match for my needs. Compact so it sits nice on the counter (looks beautiful there too), warms up fast and is at temp in minutes, but fully heated in about 20min, there are no limits to steam production (I make froth for multiple drinks at once) and it pulls fantastic shots. In 3 years of use I have exactly one issue due to scaling the PID sensor. I called Jim at 1st line and he told me how to descale and to watch my water… not a single problem since. FYI, I use RO water and drinking water with minerals/calcium added (NOT Mineral Water) and combine roughly 80-90% RO to 10-20% drinking water for good taste and no scaling. Water is the key to a low maintenance machine and I don’t need to do much of anything now. I have used dozens of brands of beans, but find I like the Miscela d’Oro Grand Aroma… outstanding crème, nice strong shots, but low acid so I can drink as much as I want. After 3 years, it works like new and looks like new… nothing replaced/fixed/worn. I have since bought one accessory, the matching bottomless portafilter (XMCO21) which I use all the time now. Along side Mara, my grinder Fred has faithfully produced the for each shot without any issues. A great pair, but Mara gets all the attention when I share pictures to my coffee compatriots. So yes, I love this machine and if lightning struck it… I would buy this machine again w/o hesitation.
Paul W. –
Great little E61 HX machine! PID allows for temp adjustment easily without opening up the guts to get at a pressure stat. Couple of things I find annoying: No water level indicator: I use the “chopstick dipstick”. You WILL know when the water level gets too low as a very loud alarm will sound until you restore the water level! Catch/Drip tray: Nothing removable here, everything goes into machine frame box. Solved that with a small glass dish under the removable grate. Big surprise when I did the first backflush cleaning. If you fully release the pump handle after building pressure on a blind filter, YOU WILL wear the backflush!! Just gently release pressure and its all good. Now making great shots after dialing in the temps. Steams like a beast but I still can’t get good microfoam out of the two hole steam wand. My latte’ art is all snowmen….
Paul W –
I would have liked to put 4.5 stars here but will round up. My only complaint about the machine is that the e61 backflush path often spills water onto the top of the drip tray causing the water to pool up. This is a minor nuisance when it comes to keeping the stainless finish cleaned up nicely but anyone who is diligent about cleaning will overcome this. As far as quality of cup, I am extremely impressed with what I’ve been able to produce having never used an hx machine before (old machine was Breville with thermoblock). I highly recommend the machine for an entry level hx machine however after taking a look at the components, I think this machine is worth more than the price indicates. Also, purchasing from 1st line was a breeze and my machine shipped halfway across the continental US and arrived in flawless condition. Thank you 1st line.
Vincent –
Great machine. Looks nice and small, and most importantly: gives a great espresso with nice crema. I believe this is due to the E-61 brew group. Also the PID is usefull not only to see when it is warm but also to change temperature. Machine also reached temperature and steam power quickly so no need to have it on for a while.
Doug S –
Its a great machine! I have been very happy with my Lelit Mara PL62. Small footprint they are high quality machines and produce an excellent brew!
Greg N –
Love the small footprint. Beautiful machine. No problems whatsoever in first 10 days of use.
Omar Hansen –
Have had my machine for two days. Ordering was easy. The machine arrived quickly. It was packed very well. Wow! Everything works perfectly and exceeds expectations. It took just a few shots to get it dialed in. It works great for espresso and steams great while pulling a shot. The size was important to me – it is not too wide or tall. Such a beautiful and well-made machine. Thanks 1st Line!
trpt135 (verified owner) –
This is a solid, and shiny “military grade” tank, ready for any espresso battle! It’s small, but weighs 50 lbs. Steam is overly powerful, and the hot water function has now replaced my Keurig for coffee. The machine was shipped promptly and it arrived as promised with a high quality 55.5 mm tamper and two portafilters. I was a bit surprised the machine was soaking wet from the test process, but I cared less once it was dried and I fired it up. This is my first E61 HX, and after comparing various machines for about a year, I discovered for the quality and the price, this one can’t be beat. I imagine as popularity continues to grow, so will the price. The PID is a cool feature that I’m sure I’ll experiment with for years to come. Easily one of the best $1500 investments I’ve ever made.
Gary Palmer –
Purchased 5 years ago. Used every day, soft water only, no problems, good quality machine.