CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN BASIN & STAINLESS STEEL MATERIAL:   
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THE FACTS:
Sephra Fountains are constructed using 304 Grade Stainless Steel which is the Food Industry Standard. We also have a patented basin design that is 3 inches wider than our competitors basin and is designed to use less chocolate, so there is less waste. Sephra's medium fountain will run smoothly on 12 pounds of chocolate, while Buffet Enhancements medium fountain requires 16 pounds to run smoothly. (See the chocolate use video above) Sephra's wide basin does not require an additional "drip guard" to keep the fountain area clean during an event.

WHAT OUR COMPETITORS MAY SAY:
Our competitors may tell you that we do not use food grade stainless steel or use a lesser "gauge". This is not true. We use 304 Grade Stainless Steel which is the Food Industry Standard. The gauge of stainless refers to the actual thickness of the part, not the type of stainless used. Competitors may say that their fountain is a heavier gauge of stainless steel and is therefore heavier and more substantial than Sephra's. Sephra's Chocolate Fountain parts are precision engineered to be lighter while maintaining optimum strength. Extra weight makes the fountains more difficult to transport and handle.

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN AUGER:     Click on the pictures below for details.

THE FACTS:
The fountain auger which carries the chocolate to the top of the chocolate fountain is one of the most difficult fountain parts to clean. Sephra Fountains are the only chocolate fountains that use a solid blade auger for easy cleaning. Our competitors augers are made with several small metal rings which are split, bent, and then welded together. Sephra's chocolate fountain augers also have a patent pending "lift knob" which allow it to be easily removed. Other fountain augers can be difficult to remove when they are covered in warm chocolate.

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN TIERS & CYLINDERS     Click on the pictures below for details.

THE FACTS:
Sephra's patent pending QuickSet™ Tier System utilizes precision machined tiers that tightly seal the collar to the tier, eliminating unsightly gaps and welds. This tight fit eliminates chocolate gathering in gaps, and is much easier to clean.

Sephra's QuickSet™ Tier System allows your chocolate fountain to be set up in seconds. Each tier rests on a patent pending precision machined step on the cylinder. There are no tools or extra parts needed. SEE VIDEO "SETUP" ABOVE OR BELOW FOR A DEMONSTRATION.

WHAT OUR COMPETITORS MAY SAY:
Our competitors may tell you that the picture below is not representative of their product because it shows their tier upside-down. It is pictured this way to show that their collar, and welding gaps are on the under-side of their tiers. Click the photos below to see close ups.

Our competitors may also tell you that Sephra's tapered (one end is thicker than the other) chocolate fountain cylinder is more prone to denting. Sephra's QuickSet™ cylinder is precision machined and tapered so that it will work without any additional parts or tools.The difference in thickness between the top of the cylinder and the bottom is negligable...it is less than 1 millimeter. We have never had to replace a dented cylinder.

Our competitors tier system relies on rubber "O-rings" that must be rolled down the cylinder and place in a machined groove for each tier to rest on. These rubber rings take more time to set up and clean. They can also wear out, over-stretch, and be lost easily. If even one of these rubber rings stretches out or is lost during an event, you will be unable to assemble your chocolate fountain. SEE VIDEO "SETUP" ABOVE OR BELOW FOR A DEMONSTRATION.

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN CROWNS    Click on the pictures below for details.

THE FACTS:
Sephra uses a solid, one piece, cast Stainless Steel crown. This eliminates welding gaps and seams, and is much easier to clean. Sephra's Chocolate Fountains also use a plastic "Stabilizer" that rests on top of the auger to hold it in place. Plastic material is used to eliminate the metal-on-metal contact and noise.

WHAT OUR COMPETITORS MAY SAY:
Our competitors may tell you that the pictures below do not represent their product well because one crown is upside down and the other is not. The purpose of the pictures is to show customers the areas of the part that will be difficult to clean.

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN HEATING ELEMENTS   Click on the pictures below for details.

THE FACTS:
Sephra uses a custom double-coil, aluminum encased heating element. Using an aluminum encased heating element creates superb heat transfer from the heating element to the entire fountain basin, allowing you to melt your chocolate faster, more evenly, and with less risk of burning or hot spots.

WHAT OUR COMPETITORS MAY SAY:
Our competitors may tell you that using an aluminum encased double-coil heating element is great but it is "over-kill" or not necessary. One of the problems with single-coil elements is that they do not transfer surface heat evenly. Tremendous heat is needed in one spot in order for the heat to transfer to the outer areas of the basin. This creates hot spots and can scorch the chocolate.

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN GEARS & BELTS    Click on the pictures below for details.

THE FACTS:
Sephra's Chocolate Fountain motors use a heavy duty wide toothed belt in conjunction with a wide toothed gear. This eliminates any possibility of belt slipping, and ensures that your chocolate fountain belt will last for years of use. Thinner belts and gears may result in earlier wear and tear or belt slipping.