This is the newest version of the Elektra T1. Perfect for both discerning cafe owners and home espresso enthusiasts! The Elektra T1's main advantage in a commercial environment is its extremely compact size. The design was aimed at fitting a large 5.5 liter boiler into a small body frame. Elektra achieved this goal and so much more! As the boiler and the water in the heat exchanger are directly proportional to each other, it lacks a pressurestat to control the boiler pressure. The steam boiler is equipped with an additional probe. The probe is connected to an electronic control system that regulates boiler steam pressure. This will prevent the heating element from being damaged by a lack of water in the machine's boiler. A programming option on the Elektra T1 lets you record the top of the hour. The machine can also be set to go into Night Cycle (reduced energy usage) at the top of the hour and to wake up at the top of the hour to full power. Hence, there is no need for a separate timer that blasts full power to the circuitry upon startup. With the high wattage heating element, this machine's boiler can be heated quickly, for fast recovery and temperature stability. The Sixties Series even maintains a nice surface temperature on top, acting as the perfect cup warmer. The direct water line connection eliminates the need to fill up a water tank, but the water softener must be recharged and the water filter must be changed.