The Sephra fountain uses an auger, or screw type device to take the warm chocolate from the basin to the top bowl. Although most other fountains use this, The Sephra uses an injection molded NSF approved material, bonded to a stainless steel core which is plugged so chocolate can not gather inside. It has no sharp edges or cracks for chocolate to gather. Other fountains use a hollow metal wielded auger which are difficult to clean as chocolate gathers in the seams, between the welding, and inside the hollow center. Dirty augers can contaminate your chocolate.

Sephra fountains come with a wider belt which drives the auger. The wider belt lasts longer and helps to insure that the machine operates smoothly during your event.

Wider gears helps in belt slippage.

The heating element heats the basin and keeps the chocolate at a consistent temperature. Other fountains use a single coil heating element (similar to the one in your oven) that rests directly underneath the basin. This type of heating element does not heat the basin evenly, and makes it difficult to keep the chocolate at a consistent temperature. These heating elements can also create "hot spots" and can scorch the chocolate at the contact point with the basin.

All Sephra Fountains come with an aluminum encased, 4" wide, dual coil heating element to ensure even heat distribution from the center of the basin to the outer edges. Because it is shielded with aluminum you will not experience burned or scorched chocolate.

Sephra's tiers are not welded together like other fountains. They are assembled with a process that does not require welding on the surface between the collar and the tier. Other fountains are spot welded, and chocolate collects in the seams.

Although it may not seem important, Sephra's cylinders all have scoring grooves where the tiers are placed. These grooves allow the tiers to be placed on the cylinder without using a level. Other fountains do not have these grooves. Without them, you must level each individual tier on all sides for the chocolate to flow properly. This can be a very frustrating procedure and if not done correctly, can result in poor chocolate flow.

Sephra's crowns are solid cast stainless steel and do not have any seams or welds in which chocolate can gather. Other fountains have a 3-piece crown that is welded together. The deep cavities inside the crown are very difficult to clean.

All Sephra Chocolate Fountains come shipped with 2 high-impact carrying cases, which helps prevent scratching. Other fountains come shipped in 2 galvanized metal, or fiberglass boxes which do not prevent scratching.

Each event our attendants have, on site, a Sephra supplied tool kit enabling our attendant to quickly resolve any issue that might occur at your event.