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 interchangeable? There is no consensus on whether bigger is better or which proprietary hole pattern is better. The often frustrating thing for home baristas to keep … Read more
Also called a portaholder, it is a device that merely a handle and a filter basket for holding the coffee grounds while they are inserted into the brew head of your machine What is a portafilter for espresso? That’s the portafilter (also sometimes referred to as a “group handle”). This spoon-looking device harbors a basket … Read more
Ideally, the 58 mm in diameter are the most common portafilter basket size on the market, while the other relatively rare, especially in commercial machines. It’s regarded as a standard size for almost all high-end home espresso machines and commercial ones. What is the most common portafilter size? Portafilter Sizing Portafilters range from 49 mm … Read more
However, many manufacturers who opt to use pressurized portafilters for their machines will use smaller diameters. Another measurement to look out for is the size of the portafilter basket The depth refers to whether it’s a single, double, or triple shot, with the option of a back-flushing one as well. How do you know what … Read more
Portafilters are made of a variety of types that will help you control your espresso shot size. Not only that, but they also come in different sizes , some of which are more ideal for your machine than the other. Are portafilters interchangeable? There is no consensus on whether bigger is better or which proprietary … Read more
The integrated membrane shower screen designed by I.M.S. consists of a special membrane built inside the supporting body of the shower and has a filtering capacity of 200 µM. Does IMS shower screen make a difference? Far as I can tell, the major benefit to this shower screen is cleanliness and less coffee will pass … Read more
e61 group heads are an espresso machine group head design that have been around since 1961. It’s a design that is very tried and true and is one that is used on many of our prosumer grade espresso machines and even some commercial machines like the Faema Legend and the Faema Jubile. What does E61 … Read more
We are pleased to bring you 58mm portafilters that fit Silvia, silvia pro, and Silvia Pro X machines! What size is rancilio silvia basket? A double shot basket holds 14 grams of espresso grounds, These filter baskets measure 58 mm in diameter and will fit nearly any espresso machine with a commercial-style 58 mm brew … Read more
Yes and no, since there’s not much of a range with portafilter diameters 58mm is the most commonly used size for commercial style portafilters. However, many manufacturers who opt to use pressurized portafilters for their machines will use smaller diameters. Are all espresso portafilters universal? There are common portafilter sizes and common basket sizes (e.g., … Read more
Yes, portafilter size does matter Many espresso machines don’t have much range in diameter, with 58 mm being the standard. But the depth of the basket makes a difference. Deeper baskets allow you to pull more espresso. Are all espresso baskets the same size? Yes, portafilter size does matter Many espresso machines don’t have much … Read more