Owner experience with the Strietman CT1 - Page 31
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Try to stick with it you may grow to like it.Tsup wrote:Hey! Does anyone have recommendations for a new tamper?
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I like the tamper that comes with the CT1. It has a thin base which makes it easy to make sure the grounds are level. For me, a tamper with a thicker base that rises above the rim of the portafilter basket would not be as easy to level. Also, I find the light weight helpful in avoiding tamping too hard.Tsup wrote:Hey! Does anyone have recommendations for a new tamper?
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I am stil using the original tamper as well.
Like it a lot.
I do not see what kind of tamper would be an improvement...
Like it a lot.
I do not see what kind of tamper would be an improvement...
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I like the original tamper. But, I use the eazytamp out of Australia now. I think that or the Kafatek levtamp are two options that could be considered improvements if perfect leveling is important to you.
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I like original, but I think it could be little more wider, maybe 49.5mm or even more. And I would like to try flat base tamper and how it works.
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Curious, is the group screen flat or slightly rounded? If rounded, it might be why a slight curve on the piston might be a good thing maybe?
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Flat.
I love my Kafatek Levtamp. The auto leveling is great to have. Just wish I got 49.5mm instead of 49mm. Might get another eventually.
I have two stock tampers, a tapered and flat. Like the flat overall better. It's a really solid tamper for one that comes with a machine. A bit awkward to use at first, but nice once you get used to pressing the base itself.
I love my Kafatek Levtamp. The auto leveling is great to have. Just wish I got 49.5mm instead of 49mm. Might get another eventually.
I have two stock tampers, a tapered and flat. Like the flat overall better. It's a really solid tamper for one that comes with a machine. A bit awkward to use at first, but nice once you get used to pressing the base itself.
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I've incorporated the OE hockey puck style tamp, which is basically all contact on the base.CwD wrote:Flat.
A bit awkward to use at first, but nice once you get used to pressing the base itself.
BTW, with a flat group screen, I've always had better success with a flat tamper base (piston as I sometimes call it). Maybe Wouter will offer an option?
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I got a flat and c-flat (c-flat is the default one) from him through special request in an email, so you can get one if it's what you're looking for in a tamper.
I like the Kafatek overall better for the autoleveling and grip, but it won't have room to do it's leveling thing if you're dosing really heavy.
I like the Kafatek overall better for the autoleveling and grip, but it won't have room to do it's leveling thing if you're dosing really heavy.
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Decided to add a shot mirror to the setup. Amazing how I became so conditioned to the feel of the lever when I'm leaning all the way over to watch the shot pull, feels like I am relearning the right amount of pressure and the feel of consistency when watching through the mirror. Probably good for my back though!