No, it is impossible to use this at home. I mean, it is big and everytime it brews, it brews huge quantity. So, the bloomfield coffee maker is not something that you would get to brew for even the parties you have at home, simply because it is too big! But, it is a good model to get if you are opening a F&B joint. well, if mac donald is using them, which goes to show that they might be the lowest cost coffee around, so this is great if you are starting out on your own and are looking for the lowest cost possible. Check it out!