{"product_id":"quick-mill-rubino-blu-espresso-machine","title":"Quick Mill Rubino Blu Espresso Machine","description":"\u003c!-- SEO PACK — paste these into the CMS fields, then delete this comment\nTitle tag (50-60 chars): Quick Mill Rubino Blu | Compact HX Espresso | Di Pacci\nMeta description (140-155 chars): The Quick Mill Rubino Blu brews and steams at once from a 1.8L insulated copper HX boiler, in a 265mm footprint. Australian stock, 10 amp, finance available.\nURL slug: quick-mill-rubino-blu-espresso-machine\nPrimary keyword: Quick Mill Rubino Blu\nSecondary keywords: Quick Mill Rubino price Australia, Quick Mill Rubino review, Rubino vs Rubino Plus, heat exchanger espresso machine Australia, compact E61 espresso machine, Quick Mill 0981\nImage alt text:\n  1. Quick Mill Rubino Blu espresso machine in blue finish with E61-style group head\n  2. Rubino Blu brew group and portafilter locked in during extraction\n  3. Rubino Blu boiler pressure gauge and control switches close-up\n  4. Rubino Blu anti-burn steam wand frothing milk in a stainless jug\n  5. 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}\n  .lbv-two { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n  .lbv-cta { flex-direction: column !important; }\n  .lbv-btn { width: 100% !important; text-align: center !important; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lbv-sub\"\u003eDi Pacci — Heat-Exchanger E61 Espresso Machine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Mill Rubino Blu \u003cspan\u003eEspresso Machine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lbv-lead\"\u003eThe Quick Mill Rubino Blu gives you café workflow — pull a shot and steam milk at the same moment — in a machine only 265mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quick Mill Rubino Blu is a single-group heat exchanger machine built around an \u003cstrong\u003einsulated 1.8-litre copper boiler\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eE61-style brew group\u003c\/strong\u003e, fed by a \u003cstrong\u003e3-litre removable tank\u003c\/strong\u003e. The heat exchanger is the whole point: brew water passes through a coil inside the steam boiler on its way to the group, so espresso and steam are available simultaneously rather than one after the other. For a household making two flat whites back to back, that removes the single most annoying wait in home espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates the Rubino from most machines with this capability is size. Heat exchangers usually arrive as wide, deep boxes that dominate a bench; the Rubino fits into 265mm of width and 450mm of depth while still carrying a full-size group, a 20kg chassis and a tank most prosumer machines would envy. The Blu finish is the coloured version of the same machine sold in stainless and matte black. Sitting a step below the PID-controlled Rubino Plus in Quick Mill's range, it keeps the mechanical simplicity — a pressurestat, a boiler gauge, three switches — that makes these machines cheap to live with over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1.8L\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsulated copper HX boiler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrew + Steam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimultaneously, no switching\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10 AMP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Australian power point\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e265mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBench width required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lbv-badge\"\u003e🇮🇹 Made in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"lbv-badge\"\u003e♨️ Heat Exchanger\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"lbv-badge\"\u003e🔵 E61-Style Group\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"lbv-badge\"\u003e🔇 Pulsar Quiet Pump\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"lbv-badge\"\u003e💧 3L Removable Tank\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"lbv-badge\"\u003e🥛 Anti-Burn Wands\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"lbv-badge\"\u003e🔧 12-Month Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"lbv-badge dk\"\u003e✅ In Stock — Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-bestfor\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🏠 Home Baristas · 🥛 Milk-Drink Households · 📏 Tight Benches · ⬆️ Single-Boiler Upgraders · 🏢 Small Offices \u0026amp; B\u0026amp;Bs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-ship\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $200.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard shipping is $14.95 for orders below $200. Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2PM, with secured, tracked delivery. Plumbed installation is not applicable — the Rubino is a tank-fed machine only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/collections\/quick-mill\" class=\"lbv-btn lbv-btn-green\"\u003eAll Quick Mill Machines\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/pages\/finance-options\" class=\"lbv-btn lbv-btn-outline\"\u003eFinance Options\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"tel:0297580760\" class=\"lbv-btn lbv-btn-dark\"\u003eTalk to an Expert — (02) 9758 0760\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"lbv-features\"\u003eKey Features of the \u003cspan\u003eRubino Blu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-fc\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e♨️ Brew and steam at once\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat exchanger means the steam wand is live while you are extracting, so milk for a second drink is ready before the first shot finishes dripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-fc\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e🔵 E61-style brew group\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy chromed brass group with a stainless mushroom, warmed continuously by a thermosyphon loop — it holds temperature between shots instead of drifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-fc\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e🔇 Pulsar vibration pump\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick Mill's pressure stabiliser cuts pump noise by around 30%, which is the difference between waking the house and not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-fc\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e💧 3-litre tank with sensors\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnetic low-water sensor cuts the pump and heater before the boiler can run dry, and automatic refill keeps the boiler topped up without you thinking about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-fc\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e🥛 Anti-burn multidirectional wands\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate stainless steam and hot water wands that stay cool enough to touch, so wiping down after milk does not mean burnt fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-fc\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e📏 Genuinely compact\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 265mm wide and 365mm high it slides under a standard overhead cupboard, which most heat exchanger machines cannot do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"lbv-explainer\"\u003eWhat a Heat Exchanger Actually \u003cspan\u003eChanges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single-boiler machine has one tank of water doing two jobs at two different temperatures. Brew water sits near 93°C; steam needs about 125°C. So you brew, flip the steam switch, wait for the boiler to climb, steam, then wait for it to cool back down before the next shot. A heat exchanger removes the waiting by running a separate pipe of fresh brew water through the middle of a hot steam boiler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lbv-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1.8-litre boiler sits at steam temperature permanently, so the wand is ready whenever you open the tap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew water travels from the tank through a coil inside that boiler, picking up heat on the way to the group — it never touches boiler water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thermosyphon keeps that water circulating through the E61 group even when idle, which is why the group feels hot to the touch and why temperature is stable shot to shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical result is that two milk drinks take about the time of one. The trade-off is the cooling flush: because brew water sits in the coil absorbing heat while the machine idles, you run a short burst through the group — roughly three to five seconds — to dump the overheated water before locking in the portafilter. Learn that one habit and the Rubino behaves like a café machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"lbv-specs\"\u003eComplete Technical \u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lbv-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"lbv-grp\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick Mill Rubino, model 0981 — Blu finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-group heat exchanger, semi-automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick Mill, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e24 \u003c\/span\u003emonths parts \u0026amp; labour, Australian warranty via Di Pacci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"lbv-grp\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eBoiler \u0026amp; Group Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoiler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 litre copper heat exchanger, thermally insulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoiler configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle boiler with heat exchanger — brew and steam simultaneously\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick Mill brew group, E61 style, with stainless steel mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermosyphon circulation — group stays at temperature while idle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortafilter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58mm, single and double baskets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"lbv-grp\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePump \u0026amp; Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration pump with Quick Mill Pulsar pressure stabiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30% quieter than a standard vibration pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle boiler pressure gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressurestat with safety and vacuum valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal cut-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"lbv-grp\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSteam \u0026amp; Hot Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteam wand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, anti-burn, multidirectional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot water wand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate stainless steel anti-burn wand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eErgonomic Quick Mill steam and hot water taps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"lbv-grp\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eWater \u0026amp; Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 litres, removable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlumb-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot available — tank fed only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoiler refill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic, with electronic level probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow water protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic sensor cuts pump and heating element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressurestat — no PID on this model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand-by mode button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"lbv-grp\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e265 × 450 × 365 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 20 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel chassis, Blu finish panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCup warmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel passive cup warming tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230–240V \/ 50Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 AMP — standard Australian outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"lbv-box\"\u003eWhat's in the \u003cspan\u003eBox\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lbv-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Mill Rubino Blu espresso machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58mm portafilter with handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle and double filter baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlind basket for backflushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic tamper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip tray and grate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable 3-litre water tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian power lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"lbv-compare\"\u003eRubino vs \u003cspan\u003eRubino Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plus is the same chassis and the same heat exchanger platform with electronic control added. Nothing about the espresso hardware changes — the difference is how much the machine tells you and how much it manages for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lbv-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRubino Blu\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRubino Plus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoiler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8L insulated copper HX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8L insulated stainless HX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressurestat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePID with temperature probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — gauge and switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOLED with shot timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGauges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoiler pressure only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual — boiler and pump pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-infusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot programmable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEco \/ standby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandby button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammable eco and standby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDi Pacci recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the Rubino Blu if you want the heat exchanger workflow and are happy to judge temperature by the flush, which is how these machines have been run for forty years. Don't bother with the Plus if you are not going to use a shot timer or chase temperature by the degree — you would be paying for a screen you glance at twice. Do take the Plus if you drink light roasts, where a few degrees genuinely changes the cup, or if you want the machine to run its own pre-infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"lbv-pairing\"\u003eGrinders That Suit the \u003cspan\u003eRubino Blu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heat exchanger is only as good as the puck in front of it, and the Rubino has no pressure profiling to rescue a bad grind. These are the grinders worth putting next to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lbv-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrinder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBurr\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy it pairs well\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/collections\/eureka-grinder\"\u003eEureka Mignon Specialita\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55mm flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiet, stepless and about as wide as the Rubino — the natural bench-mate if space is the reason you chose this machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/collections\/niche-coffee-grinder\"\u003eNiche Zero\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63mm conical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-dosing with almost no retention, so you can switch between a milk-friendly roast and a filter bean without purging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/collections\/turin-coffee-grinders\"\u003eTurin DF64 Gen 2.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64mm flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat-burr clarity at a price that leaves budget for the machine, with an SSP burr upgrade path later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/collections\/mazzer-coffee-grinders-for-home\"\u003eMazzer Mini Electronic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58mm flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial-grade build that will outlast the machine — worth it if the Rubino is feeding a small office or B\u0026amp;B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/collections\/coffee-grinders-for-home\"\u003ehome grinder range\u003c\/a\u003e for more options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"lbv-who\"\u003eWho This \u003cspan\u003eMachine Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-card yes\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e✓ Ideal if you:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake milk drinks daily and are tired of waiting for a single boiler to switch modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave under 300mm of bench width but refuse to compromise on group head size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre upgrading from a Silvia, Anna or similar single boiler and want the next real step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer mechanical simplicity — fewer electronics is fewer things to fail in year eight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a machine an Australian service team can get parts for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun a small office, studio or B\u0026amp;B without a water line to plumb into\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-card no\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e✗ Consider alternatives if you:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant set-and-read brew temperature — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/products\/quick-mill-elevate-vibrational-dual-boiler-coffee-machine\"\u003eQuick Mill Elevate\u003c\/a\u003e gives you PID and independent boilers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre buying your first espresso machine and have never dialled in a grinder — start with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/products\/quick-mill-pippa\"\u003eQuick Mill Pippa\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dipacci.com.au\/products\/lelit-anna-pl41-coffee-machine\"\u003eLelit Anna PL41\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed to plumb into mains water — the Rubino is tank-fed only, with no plumb-in conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave less than 450mm of bench depth, or a shelf lower than 365mm above the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink only black espresso — you are paying for steam capacity you will never use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"lbv-faq\"\u003eQuick Mill Rubino Blu — \u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-faqwrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lbv-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Quick Mill Rubino Blu need a special power point?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Rubino draws 1500 watts at 230–240V, which is roughly 6.5 amps, so it runs on any standard Australian 10 amp outlet. You do not need an electrician or a dedicated circuit. Avoid running it on the same power board as another high-draw appliance such as a kettle or toaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lbv-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I brew espresso and steam milk at the same time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — that is the defining feature of a heat exchanger. The 1.8-litre boiler holds steam permanently while brew water passes through a separate coil inside it, so opening the steam tap mid-extraction does not interrupt the shot. For a household making two or three milk drinks in a row, this roughly halves the time compared with a single-boiler machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lbv-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a cooling flush and do I have to do one?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on any heat exchanger. While the machine idles, the water sitting in the heat exchanger coil keeps absorbing heat from the steam boiler and gets too hot for espresso. Before you lock in the portafilter, run the group for about three to five seconds to push that overheated water out. It takes one morning to learn and becomes automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lbv-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the Rubino and the Rubino Plus?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe espresso hardware is the same platform — same 1.8-litre heat exchanger, same brew group, same vibration pump. The Plus adds PID temperature control, an OLED display with a shot timer, a second gauge for pump pressure, and programmable pre-infusion, eco and standby modes. The Rubino Blu uses a pressurestat and a single boiler gauge instead. If you want to control brew temperature by number rather than by flush, take the Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lbv-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the Rubino be plumbed into a water line?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Rubino is a tank-fed machine only, with a 3-litre removable reservoir and no plumb-in conversion kit. The tank is unusually large for a machine this size, so most households refill it every few days rather than daily. If you need a plumbed machine, call us on \u003ca href=\"tel:0297580760\"\u003e(02) 9758 0760\u003c\/a\u003e and we will point you at the models in the range that take a mains connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lbv-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Quick Mill Rubino a good machine for a beginner?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a reasonable first machine only if you are prepared to learn two things at once: dialling in a grinder and timing a cooling flush. There is no PID readout and no shot timer to guide you, so feedback comes from the cup. If you have never made espresso before, a single-boiler machine is a gentler start. If you have been using a Silvia or an Anna for a year, the Rubino will feel like a natural step up rather than a leap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lbv-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does the Rubino take to heat up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow around 20 to 25 minutes from cold before the first shot. The 1500 watt element brings the boiler up to pressure faster than that, but the E61-style group is a heavy lump of brass and needs the extra time to come to temperature via the thermosyphon. Pulling a shot on a cold group gives you a sour, under-extracted result no matter how good the coffee is. A plug-in timer is the standard fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lbv-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat maintenance does the Rubino need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbv-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackflush with a blind basket and detergent weekly, wipe and purge the steam wand after every milk session, and replace the group gasket roughly annually depending on use. Because the boiler is copper, water quality matters — use filtered or bottled water in hard-water areas to slow scale build-up. Di Pacci's in-house service team stocks Quick Mill parts and can service the machine locally rather than sending it offshore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"lbv-buy\"\u003eWhy Buy the Rubino Blu \u003cspan\u003efrom Di Pacci\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorised Quick Mill dealer with genuine Australian stock and full manufacturer warranty, an in-house service team with parts in stock, five showrooms (Sydney\/Roselands, Melbourne, Perth, Port Macquarie, Queensland), in-store demonstrations, expert pairing advice, finance options, free shipping over $200, and a 12 months parts \u0026amp; labour warranty. 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