My Silvia came with both a single and a double basket. I guess a triple wouldn't be bad to have... As long as they are interchangeable...

- Thanx for your help all!
- Jon

From http://www.chriscoffee.com emphasis added...

Rancilio which fits all Rancilio commercial machines it even fits Silvia, Elektra Commercial machines like the A3 and T1, plus all E61 group machines. Here is a list of some but not all of those E61 machines.Quick Mill Andreja and Andreja Premium. Isomac Millenium, Tea, Rituale, Relax, Zaffiro, and Amica. Expobar Office Control, Office Pulser, Office Lever, and Brewtus. ECM Giotto, Giotto Cellini, and Giotto Premium. Grimac, and Grimac Valentina. Included with the portafilter is a La Marzocco Triple Insert Basket.

You've got them covered now.

jesawdy wrote:From http://www.chriscoffee.com emphasis added...

Rancilio which fits all Rancilio commercial machines it even fits Silvia, Elektra Commercial machines like the A3 and T1, plus all E61 group machines. Here is a list of some but not all of those E61 machines.Quick Mill Andreja and Andreja Premium. Isomac Millenium, Tea, Rituale, Relax, Zaffiro, and Amica. Expobar Office Control, Office Pulser, Office Lever, and Brewtus. ECM Giotto, Giotto Cellini, and Giotto Premium. Grimac, and Grimac Valentina. Included with the portafilter is a La Marzocco Triple Insert Basket.

You've got them covered now.

Thanks Jeff - missed that.

- Jon

I ordered a naked portafilter from 1st-Line a few months ago to use with my Silvia. Every so often while brewing a shot with this portafilter, water leaks around the edge. I'd asssumed that my gasket was going bad so I replaced it, but the problem persists. From jesawdy's post, I now realize that the portafilter 1st-Line sent doesn't fit exactly as it should.

I had been planning on using the same portafilter with my Vetrano which is due to arrive tomorrow. I wonder if I'll get the same leakage problems. If so, I guess I should order a Verna Rancilio portafilter from Chris.

HB wrote:I like the Rancilio commercial portafilter because its heavy, well balanced, and its connecting bridge is flat and even with the bottom of the portafilter.

One thing that I like about the Rancilio PFs is that the the flat end of the handle from which the metal part of the pf protrudes blocks water from running down the handle. So if and when you relegate your naked portafilter to holding a blind filter it is the ideal thing for cleaning your group ;P

Cheers,

Luca

J_R wrote:I ordered a naked portafilter from 1st-Line a few months ago to use with my Silvia. Every so often while brewing a shot with this portafilter, water leaks around the edge. I'd asssumed that my gasket was going bad so I replaced it, but the problem persists. From jesawdy's post, I know realize that the portafilter 1st-Line sent doesn't fit exactly as it should.

I had been planning on using the same portafilter with my Vetrano which is due to arrive tomorrow. I wonder if I'll get the same leakage problems. If so, I guess I should order a Verna Rancilio portafilter from Chris.

I have the same one.... and I think it is also sold by Espresso Parts, Espresso Supply and other vendors. My suspicion is that it will fit a real E-61 group better... Let us know your experience. Congrats on the new machine.

Can anyone recommend a naked portafilter that will work with a Gaggia Evolution Machine?

Thanks!

glenn71x wrote:Can anyone recommend a naked portafilter that will work with a Gaggia Evolution Machine?

Thanks!

EPNW has Gaggia nakeds.... see the drop down:

http://www.espressoparts.com/product/F_NK0PF

jesawdy wrote:I have the same one.... and I think it is also sold by Espresso Parts, Espresso Supply and other vendors. My suspicion is that it will fit a real E-61 group better... Let us know your experience. Congrats on the new machine.

My naked portafilter fits beautifully into the new Vetrano. No leaks at all.

I have the naked portafilter from Salvatore and have noticed something different. Do they typically take more grams of coffee than a regular double portafilter? I've been grinding about 18g into the double but that same amount in the naked portafilter gets easily compacted down way below the ridge on the inside of the portafilter. Thanks.