Overview
Experience Espresso Excellence: The Rocket R58 (Cinquantotto) Espresso Machine
Elevate your coffee game with the extraordinary Rocket R58 (Cinquantotto) Espresso Machine, where precision engineering meets timeless elegance. This masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship is armed with robust copper dual boilers, designed not only for optimal thermal stability but also enhanced with a T.E.A.+ coating that dramatically reduces limescale buildup.
Imagine the luxurious aroma of freshly brewed espresso wafting through your kitchen, all thanks to its iconic E61 grouphead, which ensures that every extraction is nothing short of perfect. The Rocket R58 is equipped with a powerful rotary vane pump that delivers consistently rich flavors, providing that café-quality experience right in your home.
Your journey to espresso nirvana is made seamless with the detachable PID controls, allowing you to adjust your brewing parameters with ease while still being connected by a sleek wire. The intuitive interface puts you in charge of your coffee destiny, ensuring every cup is suited to your taste.
And for the ultimate barista experience, the built-in shot timer on the front panel keeps your brewing process on track, so you can focus on what really matters – savoring every delicious drop of your expertly crafted espresso.
Why settle for ordinary when you can indulge in the extraordinary? Upgrade your coffee rituals with the Rocket R58. Your taste buds will thank you!
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Features
Dual Boiler System
- Copper/brass, insulated: Copper is one of the best metals for conducting heat. It is also susceptible to limescale. Rocket added a T.E.A.+ coating which helps reduce the possibility of limescale sticking to the walls of the boiler. The insulation also helps retain heat better.
- Pull a shot & steam milk at the same time: Steam is always readily available from a separate boiler. Therefore there is no wait time going from pulling a shot to steaming milk.
- Auto refill: A sensor in the boiler detects when the water in the boiler is low. This prevents burning out the heating element.
- Safety reset: There is a safety thermostat on the side of each boiler which protects against overheating.
PID Controls
- Boiler temperature: Easily adjust the temperature of each boiler.
°C > °F: Easily switch from Celsius to Fahrenheit. - Steam boiler off: If you are only going to make espresso, you can power off the steam boiler to save energy.
- ECO mode: When on, the machine will go into standby mode after 90 minutes from the last espresso shot.
- Date / Time / Calendar: Displays date & time in the lower left of the PID display. You can also set 2 individual time slots for each day of the week to power on and off.
- Tank / Direct Connect: After you connect the stainless steel hose, select “hard plumb” under the “inlet water” menu option.
- Language: Choose between Italian, English, German, French, & Swedish.
E61 Grouphead
- Constantly heated: Hot water circulates from the boiler through the grouphead and back to keep the grouphead and your portafilter nice and hot. This keeps the grouphead at a constant, stable temperature compared to other groupheads that have a built-in heating element.
- Flow control capable: You can purchase on of our flow control devices for the grouphead and be able to customize your espresso shots on the fly!
Shot Timer
- Located above the power switch on the front. Clearly visible and starts once the pump starts. The final time displays for approximately 5 seconds before disappearing. Also displays the software version when powering on the machine.
Rotary Pump
- Quiet operation: Rotary pumps are necessary for direct connect capable machines since vibration pumps cannot handle the incoming water pressure. The main benefit that you will experience is that they are a lot quieter.
Steam / Hot Water Wand
- Rotational knobs: Allows for easier control of the intensity. The steam knob is stylized with the iconic Rocket “R”.
- Multi-directional wands: Allows for more movement and flexibility.
2-hole steam tip: Allows for a slow gradual build-up of microfoam.
Switchable – Tank / Direct Water Connection
- Easy to clean water tank: Open-top style water reservoir makes it easier to clean the inside.
- Easy transition: After hooking up the water line (included) to your machine, all you need to do is select “hard plumbed” under the “inlet water” menu option.
Pressure Gauges
- Steam pressure: Located on the front lower left. Ranges from 0 – 3 bar. The optimal range is between 1 – 1.5 bar.
- Pump pressure: Located on the front lower right. Ranges from 0 – 20 bar. The optimal range is between 8 – 10 bar.
Parts & Accessories Included
- Portafilters: Single spout portafilter & dual spout portafilter. Both measure 58 mm with the Rocket logo stamped on the filter head.
- Filter baskets: 1-cup, 2-cup, & blind basket for backflushing.
- Tamper: 58mm aluminum. No need to upgrade.
- Cleaning brush: Specifically for grouphead.
- Cleaning tablets: For backflushing.
- Cloth wipe: For general cleaning of the body.
- Stainless steel braided hose: For direct water line connection.
- Silicone hose: For draining the drip tray.
- Instruction manual: Beautifully printed book version and a digital copy on the USB drive.
Specifications
| Brand | Rocket Espresso |
|---|---|
| Height (inches) | 16.5, approximate |
| Width (inches) | 17, Max width including wands and PID |
| Depth (inches) | 18, approximate |
| Weight (pounds) | 64 |
| Wattage (watts) | 1600 |
| Voltage (volts) | 110 – 120 |
| Boiler capacity (liters) | Coffee – 0.58, Steam – 1.8 |
| Tank capacity (liters) | 2.4 |
Notes
General Espresso Machine Notes/Warnings:
- Upon first use (tank/reservoir models): On the initial start-up (or after a long period of non-use), it is important to make sure the pump is removing water from the tank. When the machine is powered on, you will hear the pump running. After 5 seconds, squeeze the in-line hose in the tank (usually the longest hose, has a particle filter attached). if you hear a different sound, this means the pump is working correctly. If not, immediately power down the machine and contact us. For more information, visit this page General Manual Pump Priming.
- Electrical: To avoid electrical damage to this espresso machine which is not considered a manufacturer's defect, please acquire and install a single-outlet surge suppressor rated at 1080 joules or higher. Without the recommended surge suppressor, the espresso machine can be damaged at the power switch, the electronics, the heating element, the pressurstat, or the wiring inside. For more information, visit this page Power Protection.
- Water: To increase the useful life and not damage your espresso machine, please use softened water. Softened water is water without calcium and magnesium, but still has other minerals for espresso extraction. Do not use distilled, purified, or reverse osmosis water as these types of water create oxidation with the metals and cause the same damaging effects as limescale. For more information, visit this page Water Choice.
- Descaling: We do not recommend descaling unless there is an issue with the espresso machine. Too much descaling can eat away at the metals and gaskets inside an espresso machine. As a preventative measure, we recommend using softened water as explained in the bullet point above.
- Backflushing: This procedure of cleaning the grouphead will need to be performed from time to time. For more information, visit this page Espresso Machine Backflush – Why 50?
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i have this machine and i was looking for parts but i cant seem to find the correct part. I was wondering if someone could help me out
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Q i have this machine and i was looking for parts but i cant seem to find the correct part. I was w...... Read more answer nowAsked by on August 25, 2025 5:10 pmAnswered by the admin
Here are the parts drawings for your machine. Once you have located the part numbers you need, you can search our website to see if we have them in stock. Hope this helps.
Hi! I have a Rocket Cincuantotto with an E 61 group head. I’m looking for a good flow control kit for it. I read you helped lelit create their flow control kit. What flow control kit should I buy? There are massive differences in price in flow control kits. What do you recommend? -Lelit PLA2206 Dark Walnut Flow Control Kit -Lelit Grouphead Flow Control Assembly with Paddle and Holding Screw And then you have the other flow control kits. Please help.
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Q Hi! I have a Rocket Cincuantotto with an E 61 group head. I’m looking for a good flow control kit...... Read more answer nowAsked by on February 9, 2024 12:39 pmAnswered by the admin
Sorry, this is not something we know off the top of our head. This is something that will take time as the machine has to be pulled down, a flow kit installed, and then tested. If it does not work, then we need to move on to the next flow control device. Unfortunately, we do not have technician standing around doing nothing as they take years to train and get caught up in repairs because there is a lack of technicians in our industry. Hence, we are very sorry that we will not have an answer in the near future.
