{"product_id":"hamilton-beach-rio-bar-blender-polycarbonate-jug-bbn2255","title":"Hamilton Beach BBN2255 Rio Bar Blender Polycarbonate Jug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hamilton Beach BBN2255 is the \u003cstrong\u003eRio\u003c\/strong\u003e commercial bar blender, pairing a \u003cstrong\u003e1.6 peak HP\u003c\/strong\u003e motor with a \u003cstrong\u003e1.4 L wave-action polycarbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e jug. The drive coupling is \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the part that decides how long a blender survives a busy bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"why-operators-choose\"\u003eWhy operators choose the BBN2255\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal drive coupling\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coupling is where a bar blender fails. A metal one survives the shock loading of ice in a way a moulded plastic coupling does not, and it is the single best predictor of how long a blender lasts behind a busy bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWave-action jug\u003c\/strong\u003e — the jug profile folds the contents back down into the blade instead of letting them ride up the wall. That is what removes the need to stop and scrape, and what makes consecutive drinks come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple lid seal and a lid safety sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e — the seal is what keeps a full jar of frozen fruit inside the jar, and the sensor stops the machine running without it. A removable jar pad and sure-grip feet make the rest of it cleanable and stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.6 peak HP motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — the headline figure, and the one that decides whether it crushes ice or merely stirs it. Rated for continuous commercial duty, not intermittent use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty covers the machine and the jug differently\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24 months back to base on the blender, but only \u003cstrong\u003e3 months on the jug\u003c\/strong\u003e. The jug is treated as a wear part - worth knowing before you plan the replacement cycle. A genuine spare jug is stocked as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/products\/hamilton-beach-2l-replacement-blender-jug-xbbe1002\"\u003eXBBE1002\u003c\/a\u003e for the Eclipse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHamilton Beach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBN2255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHBB255-CE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial bar blender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6 peak HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 L wave-action polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive coupling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e216(W) x 190(D) x 410(H) mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V; 1.2 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months back to base, plus 3 months on the jug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"venue-suitability\"\u003eVenue suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits bars, cocktail lists, cafes, juice counters and QSR sites blending to order through a service. The range runs from the compact Rio to the 3.5 HP Expeditor, so match the motor to how much ice actually goes through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/collections\/commercial-bar-blenders\"\u003ecommercial bar blender range\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/collections\/cafe-equipment\"\u003ecafe equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"installation-delivery\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA benchtop machine on a standard 10 amp outlet - no plumbing or fixed wiring. Site it on a solid bench: a 3 HP motor crushing ice moves a light one. Delivered Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarranty terms are per product — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/pages\/warranty-information\"\u003ewarranty information\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What motor does the BBN2255 have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.6 peak HP, driving through a metal coupling rather than a plastic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What jug does it come with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1.4 L wave-action polycarbonate jug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the jug covered by the same warranty as the machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The machine carries 24 months back to base; the jug carries 3 months. The jug is treated as a wear part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it handle ice and frozen fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes - that is what the motor and the metal drive coupling are specified for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What power supply does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e240 V from a standard 10 amp outlet. No fixed wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I buy a replacement jug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A genuine 2 L jug for the Eclipse and Quantum is stocked as the XBBE1002.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What motor does the BBN2255 have?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"1.6 peak HP, driving through a metal coupling rather than a plastic one.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What jug does it come with?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A 1.4 L wave-action polycarbonate jug.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the jug covered by the same warranty as the machine?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. The machine carries 24 months back to base; the jug carries 3 months. 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