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Nuova Simonelli Appia Life Compact 2 Group
Nuova Simonelli's Appia Life is the volume workhorse of the range, built on the long-running Appia platform with insulated boilers and the SIS soft-infusion stage. The compact version squeezes two groups into a narrow 554 mm body for kiosks and small counters.
Automatic2 groups
- Status
- In production
- Also known as
- Appia Life Compact V · Appia Life Compact S
Record coverage 35%
10 sourced4 derived26 not published
Specification
Dimensions
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 554mm 21.8 in | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
| Depth | 545mm 21.5 in | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
| Height | 498mm 19.6 in | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
| WeightOEM prints '42.5/52.5 Kg' without saying what the two figures are; first figure recorded | 42.5kg 94 lb | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
Boilers and heat
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler volumeOEM technical sheet 'Boiler' figure | 7.5L 2.0 US gal | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
Pump and group
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure profilingSIS soft infusion; no programmable profiles stated | Preinfusion | Derivednuovasimonelli.com |
| Pre-infusionOEM lists the SIS Soft Infusion System, a soft-start infusion stage | Yes | Derivednuovasimonelli.com |
| Groups | 2 | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
Water and steam
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Steam wandstainless steel steam wand(s) | Commercial | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
| Milk system | Manual wand | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
Electrical
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| PowerOEM technical sheet 'Power' | 2,900W | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
| Heating elementpower / 1000 | 2.9kW | Derivednuovasimonelli.com |
Features and price
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| TypeStandard series compact; semi-automatic and volumetric versions | Automatic | Sourcednuovasimonelli.com |
| Built-in grindertraditional portafilter machine; OEM pairs it with separately sold grinders (MDJ / MDXS / Viva Grinder) | No | Derivednuovasimonelli.com |
Not published Cup clearance, Boiler system, Boilers, Boiler material, PID temperature control, Warm-up, Pump, Brew pressure, Group, Portafilter, Water source, Reservoir, Plumbing, Hot-water tap, Voltage, Current, Phase, NSF listed, ENERGY STAR, CE marked, Display, Shot timer, Output, Colours, Made in, List price. No manufacturer page or sheet we can cite gives these; they are left empty rather than guessed.