Monday, February 9, 2015

In-wall investigation

I made a hole in a wall tonight to learn how hard it will be to remove the built-in coffee maker. It seems to be an older-model Brew Express BE-104C. I expected to find some kind of manufacturer's branding inside, but I didn't--I got this info online. (Update: I separated the unit from the gray "rough-in box" and there's the branding, model number, and serial number.) It also appears that the unit in the kitchen is broken, because nothing happens when you press the power switch on top.
Backside of a built-in coffee maker. Notice the 1/4" copper water tubing.
Next hole will be in the living room behind the brick veneer to learn more about the sheathing and whether there is any insulation. Or maybe under the window in the dining room. Or the kitchen.

Notice the unsecured white wire in the center? That's illegal, by the way (assuming it's not just abandoned). The copper tubing runs under the kitchen counter, behind/through the cabinet and dishwasher. I'm thinking the Brew Express was a do-it-to-yourself job.

Update: More pictures:



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