Here's what I know about it's specs:
- The LB-1 is 90% energy efficient because it is a system that only functions when in use.
- Temperature adjustment is instant: Can be changed via digital set point on display
- Current version has timer on display
- Plugs into household 110v outlet
- Takes a water input of a simple 1/4th inch john guest fitting.
- Directional point and shoot water dispersion from 'wand'.
- Adjustable flow rate.
- Largest flow rate seems to be around 8-9 ounces a minute. (It's designed for pour over so there doesn't seem to be a need to go any faster in testing it for pour over).
That's it, a water delivery system that plugs into a standard socket, hooks up to a standard inlet, and gives precision water temperatures and adjustable flow rate on demand. Oh, and the water comes out freshly heated, not stale and reboiled numerous times, so the coffee tastes better.
No cut up counters required to install, no electrician to wire a new plug, and no 200lb boiler. Just a table top, easy to move, and simple to install tap that is ready to go. Beautifully simple, just don't ask me how they did it. Something about PhD level engineering problems being solved and the patent is pending.
I won't try to project what the usefulness of this item is. I'll let the rest of you think about the implications of having freshly heated water from a movable and easy to use energy efficient hot water source.
