What size basket for 20 gram dose?

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pasquiniupgrader
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#1: Post by pasquiniupgrader »

Hi,
I want to use a 20 gram dose.
I have Marzocco 17 and 21 gram VST baskets that came with my GS3?
Which one would be best to use?

Thanks,

Brian

brianl
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#2: Post by brianl »

I didn't realize VST had 21 gram baskets (I think you mean a Strada). VST does have a 20 and 22, which would match you perfectly.

for a normal basket I would say to updose the 17 but seeing as they are VST (or strada), I recommend not updosing and using the 21.

pasquiniupgrader (original poster)
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#3: Post by pasquiniupgrader (original poster) »

Thanks. I have what came with brand new GS3.
Label with 17 and 21 on basket.

I'll try the 21.

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JmanEspresso
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#4: Post by JmanEspresso »

VST and Strada baskets should be used within +/-1gram of the advertised size. No more variation than that.

If you want to get a traditional basket for 20gram dose, the 18gram Synesso ridgeless(the big synesso double), is ideal. Its my most used basket.