What Size Is Breville Infuser Portafilter?

portafilter kit 54mm | Breville. How do I know my portafilter size? Measure the portafilter across the diameter (the centerline). Change your reading to a decimal unit Convert the inches to millimeters by multiplying by 25.4 (2.33 x 25.4 = 59.18 mm) Get a tamper that’s 0.75 mm smaller by subtracting (59.18 – 0.75 = … Read more

Is E61 Group Head Good?

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

What Size Is An E61 Group Head?

Information on Gaskets: e61 group head gaskets come in two thickness’s, 8mm and 8.5mm Some manufacturers use both sizes and some have changed from one size to another. What does E61 mean on a coffee machine? E61 is the first machine to use a volumetric pump to give the water the ideal 9-atmosphere pressure and … Read more

How Do I Know The Size Of My Espresso Basket?

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

Does Tamper Size Matter?

The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. How important is tamper size? How much do you think tamper size matters? I searched and found … Read more

Does Basket Size Matter Espresso?

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? One thing you should know is that the portafilter size is … Read more