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Postby Marshall on Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:06 pm

mitch236 wrote:I hate replacing that gasket!!! I've tried all sorts of special tools and still struggle to get the old one out!! It always cracks into pieces and I have to fight for each piece! Maybe I try to get too much use out of each gasket?? :lol:

If it cracks into pieces, you've waited too long to replace it.
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Postby spiffdude on Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:48 pm

Ahem, gasket issues are a PITA, both on espresso machines and old men...

As far as E61 groups go, changing a gasket once a year is super easy. All it takes is a spoon or some other flat piece of metal and 5 minutes. That's why i do not worry about this and leave the portafilter in there. On the Rockets, the shower screen has a notch on the side, so it makes it even easier. A no brainer for the OP as far i am concerned!
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Postby spiffdude on Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:49 pm

Marshall wrote:If it cracks into pieces, you've waited too long to replace it.


+1
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Postby shadowfax on Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:01 pm

cannonfodder wrote:I always leave the portafilter in the group. Just don't crank it in super tight.

+1 to this. Cranking the gasket when idle seems to accelerate the deformation of my gaskets.

I leave the basket out of my portafilter when not in use (usually on the cup tray, but not always). This lets the portafilter lock in loosely at 90°. That way if it gets bumped slightly, it's less likely to fall out of the group.
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