Cafelat Silicone Group Gasket - E61
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It's a perfect fit in my ECM Giotto, which I just installed. According to what I've read, if your handle is a little worn, the 8. Although the 5mm version is superior to the 8mm version, I find that this one suffices. I am extremely pleased.
Remove the old one; it will be marked with a number. Your thickness is determined by this number. This is it if you have a 63 mm brew group. All you have to do now is locate the tightness of thought.
No, but we do sell a 72 x 56 x 8mm traditional rubber gasket from Italy that should fit.
In fact, it's a perfect fit. Depending on which of the three items on the list you are referring to. The red (orange? ), on the other hand, is a different story. ) The E61 8mm gasket is the same size as the Bezzera / Pasquini gasket that can be purchased for $8 on Pasquini's website. 50 dollars (plus shipping). ) Simply look at the image and look for "Coffewerks" and "E61 8" imprinted on the gasket. To put it another way, E61 and 8mm. My Livia 90, on the other hand, has been around for decades, and I found the 8mm size to be a little too thin. The portafilter eventually turns 30 degrees to the left of center. So, perhaps 8. For a machine that sees a lot of wear, 5mm might be preferable. Furthermore, not all Livia 90s (SN) are compatible with this type of gasket. 24000 or the start of the LA or LS). Make certain you have the correct type.
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After 18 months of daily pouring of 4 ounces, the hard plastic gasket became brittle and ineffective. I kept fiddling with ground tamping pressures and level, forgetting it was the gasket that was leaking, before leaning the machine on its back to clean and decalcify the shower head. NO AVAIL is a phrase that can be used to describe a situation in which However, when the old plastic brittle gasket was removed, a chunk of it cracked off, causing it to leak even more when reinstalled. Then I FLIPPED it over to buy myself some time until this blue silicone gasket arrived (just a heads up - it's not cheap). It took more than ten days for the package to arrive. This gasket fit perfectly and has performed admirably. Just make sure the gasket is completely seated, and use cooking or coconut oil on the screws to prevent them from becoming stuck in the machine (which is how my previous Gaggia died and is now a parts donor). Yes, screwing in the portafilter required more force. However, it must be snug in order for the 15 bar of pressure to produce the best espresso. and, lo and behold, my machine is once again producing delicious espresso.
I purchased this because the portafilter basket on my Bezzera E61 machine would frequently stick to the black rubber group gasket that came with the machine, requiring me to break the basket free with a cloth. br>br>I used a micrometer to measure my old gasket, so I knew I'd ordered the correct size, and installation was a breeze. or is it? Initially, I had trouble getting the portafilter to latch on. After closely inspecting the gasket, I noticed a very slight indentation on one side of the inner ring, which is the top side and where the basket is supposed to go. Install the gasket with the small indentation facing up, so the basket's ridge sits slightly down inside the gasket. There are no more sticking portafilter baskets now that it fits perfectly. If you own a Bezzera E61 machine, I strongly advise you to purchase this gasket. Because these gaskets are color-coded by size, your machine brand may require a different color.
My Gaggia Classic fits perfectly. The silicon gasket was used for the first time. I had previously used the black hard rubber gasket on several occasions. This silicon gasket provides a better seal and is softer, making it easier to install the strainer apparatus. I've been using it every day for the past two months and have had no issues. I think it'll last a lot longer than rubber.
But that's all I have to say about it. This is a good gasket for the money. It's well-cut and just the right size, and it fit perfectly in my Bezzera BZ group machine. Because it's thicker than the Bezzera OEM gasket, my portafilter doesn't require as much turning to lock into place. But that's fine by me. Because the silicone is denser and more durable than the rubber OEM gaskets, I know I won't get leaks or damage the gasket when I lock the portafilter. That's fantastic news. br>br>The docked star is docked because most silicone gaskets come with a screw type tool to aid in the removal of an old gasket. Because it is wedged into the group head, the group head gasket on an espresso machine can be difficult to remove. It would have been nice to include a hook with a threaded screw. I looked around for an hour before deciding on a Swiss Army Knife corkscrew. If you purchase this, consider what tools you will need to remove the old gasket, as this gasket does not include one.
Although not perfect, it appears to fit my Pasquini Livia 90 well. For those who aren't sure, I'm talking about the E61 8mm red (orange?) lens. ) gasket. I double-checked and triple-checked to see which size I needed (without having to buy overpriced direct from Pasquini and pay shipping). Finally noticed the gasket recommended for the Livia 90 (orange/yellow) on Pasquini's own website, which says "E61 8" right on the gasket! The same goes for this red one. It does, in fact, fit. When tight, the handle of my portafilter sits about 10 degrees off center, which isn't unreasonable.
For the past ten years, we've had the original gasket in our Gaggia Espresso. According to what I've heard, some people have to replace theirs every year! Maybe that's why it lasted so long because I used silicone grease on the old gasket the first time I cleaned the unit in the first year and every time after that. I turned it over when the gasket began to leak when it was about 5 years old, and it lasted another 5 years. In any case, both sides of the old gasket were permanently indented. It needed to be replaced because it had started to leak. I've always loved silicone gaskets, so I placed an order for this one. It is a perfect match. This gasket, unlike the previous one, has a slight wedge profile and writing embossed on one side. You won't be able to turn this gasket over if one side develops a permanent indentation, but I believe the silicone will outlast the machine. I did apply a thin layer of silicone grease to this gasket before installing it. When you're cleaning the machine, it just makes it easier to get the gasket out.
My Gaggia Classic's gasket was leaking, resulting in grounds in my shot. It was also difficult to install and remove the portafilter. This is due to the fact that the old gasket had become extremely hard and difficult to remove. I pryed it open with a dental pick and a small screwdriver until a chunk came loose. I could use the screwdriver to free an end and pull the rest of the gasket out after I got one piece out. I also took the time to remove and clean the screen, which was completely caked with garbage and was the source of my poor channeling - Only a small spot on the screen was dripping with water. There are four holes in the plate beneath the screen, some of which are caked with crud. Yes, I had neglected to clean my machine for a while, but I was able to reassemble it and install this new gasket. It's a lot firmer than I thought it would be. After reassembling the machine, the portafilter now seats and removes with ease, and we no longer have any ground in our shots! It was a huge help to clean everything up. By replacing the gasket and cleaning up, we were able to give our machine a new lease on life.
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