Heat exchanger
Nuova Simonelli
Musica
Footprint
33×41×43cm
Weight
20.4kg (45.0 lb)
Carimali Bubble
Heat exchanger
F5 · Professional
Carimali Bubble
Estimated price range
2200–5000 € ≈ $2,376–$5,400
Editorial estimate · updated sep 2026
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Data from official source
Bubble is Carimali's multi-group machine for the professional channel, available in 1, 2 or 3 groups (in tall or low versions). The spec sheet explicitly states a boiler with heat exchanger and thermo-syphonic circulation ("heat exchanger with thermo-syphonic circulation"): a single service boiler with heat exchange toward the groups, not independent boilers. Prewetting is electronic, with adjustable water quantity and prewetting time.
The 2-group version measures 722x497x515 mm (width x height x depth, in the order stated by the spec sheet) and weighs 47 kg. Declared power supply for this configuration is 120 V or 220-240 V, both at 50/60 Hz, drawing 3850 W; the water connection is to the mains ("Mains"), so the machine does not use a removable tank. A cup warmer is available as an option on this configuration.
Steam boiler capacity for the 2-group version is 11 liters. The document does not specify the portafilter diameter, boiler material, operating pressure, steam wand type, or whether the machine uses PID control in the strict sense.
01 · Verified data
Technical specifications
Power
3850 W
Dimensions
72.2 × 51.5 × 49.7 cm (28.4 × 20.3 × 19.6 in)
Weight
47.0 kg (103.6 lb)
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 72.2 × 51.5 × 49.7 cm (28.4 × 20.3 × 19.6 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 47.0 kg (103.6 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz / 3850 W | manufacturer website |
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Declared by the brand |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | Declared by the brand |
| Group head type | Thermosiphon | Declared by the brand |
| Plumbable | Yes | Declared by the brand |
02 · Summary
Pros and cons
In favour
- Electronic prewetting with adjustable water quantity and time
- Fixed mains water connection, no need for a removable tank
- Available at both 120 V and 220-240 V, both at 50/60 Hz, on the same 2-group version source
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