Briel Coffee-and-espresso-makers - User Reviews

Reviewing: A little perspective. Actually it really is one of the best out there!!

Ok, I have now had this machine for 3 1/2 years. So think i am probably qualified to write a meaningful review. To address some of the comments made on other reviews. Ok yes it is true that Fairfax are no longer uk agents for Briel. And there is as far as i am aware no one else in the U.K. That ...

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November 7, 2010 12:40:90pm

Reviewing: About to replace it

I bought this on the strength of the Which? review. it worked OK for 366 days, then its pelvic floor went and it started dribbling. Then the steam function started playing up so I had to perform a Jones the Steam act to try and froth coffee when I wanted a cappuccino. I even went out and bought a ...

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August 25, 2010 5:18:70pm

Reviewing: which part of the component board did you replace?

This is a GREAT espresso maker but we are having a problem with the steam. Please let me know which part of the board you fixed/replaced so I can do the same. Is there a schematics drawing available? Are there other parts available?...

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January 20, 2009 10:41:17am

Reviewing: Briel Versatile Due - steam fault can be fixed

An average product for an average price, when it works. I too bought this product based on the Which? report - how could they get it so wrong? Overall it is okay, but with several niggles and a major problem with the reliability of the steam/frother function. After being twice returned to the ...

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August 5, 2008 2:29:47pm

Reviewing: Briel Versatile Due - great when it''s working but no support

About 2 years ago, like many people we bought a Briel Versatile Due after theBest Buy review in Which. It was easy to use and made great coffee, everything from Espresso to Latte or Capucino. BUT...... Within a year it had failed (steam milk frother) and was returned to the importers Fairfax ...

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January 22, 2008 8:23:00pm

Reviewing: Briel Versatile Duo

The Which Magazine Best Buy report is 100% in accurate. Since turning the machine on it Leaked from the sides, the espresso was barely warm and the taste was average with a hit or miss with the golden crème. There was no control for the steam and therefore making frothy milk difficult. Getting it ...

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January 24, 2007 2:07:38pm

Reviewing: where do i buy one

i have seen this wonderfull machine on the web but cannot find on in the shops in my area please help....

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September 27, 2006 7:43:49pm