The compatibility of portafilters between brands sometimes becomes an issue. Most manufacturers make their own versions and even those of the same diameter sometimes do not fit those of other makes This holds especially true in the lower priced entry levels and in the upper end dual boilers. Are all coffee portafilters the same size? … Read more
You cannot make them wider or smaller. 58mm in diameter is the emerging standard for commercial espresso machines chances are, the cheaper the home machine, the smaller the portafilter diameter—though that’s not the case 100% of the time. Are all portafilters the same size? portafilter sizes range from 49 mm all the way up to … Read more
There are common portafilter sizes and common basket sizes (e.g., 58mm), but no, there really isn’t a standard The grouphead geometry changes considerably among espresso machines. Do all portafilters fit all espresso machines? The compatibility of portafilters between brands sometimes becomes an issue. Most manufacturers make their own versions and even those of the same … Read more
Bottomless Portafilter 51/54/58mm Are portafilters standard size? portafilter diameters: You Get What You Get You cannot make them wider or smaller. 58mm in diameter is the emerging standard for commercial espresso machines chances are, the cheaper the home machine, the smaller the portafilter diameter—though that’s not the case 100% of the time. How many mm … Read more
What Pat said — 58mm baskets are interchangeable, but many PFs are not Rancilio and e61 pfs are interchangeable, and the bottomless Rancilio is sold by a few on line vendors as an e61 bottomless, so you got lucky. Are portafilters baskets universal? Sizes, shapes and hole patterns vary by manufacturer. There is no consensus … Read more