IMS Precision shower screen: regular vs. Nanotec

#1: Post by **Ursego** » September 2nd, 2022, 3:09 pm

What is the difference between IMS Precision (E61 200 IM, $12.78) and IMS Nanotec Precision (E61 200 NT, $33.81)? The price difference is 2.6 times, but look the same.

September 2nd, 2022, 3:31 pm

IMS Nanotech basket - two things happening

September 2nd, 2022, 4:37 pm

I prefer the IMS screen to the stock screen (at least those provided by Profitec and Quick Mill) due to IMS screen's smooth surface which wipes clean with a rag. The stock screens have a wire mesh surface that is harder to clean. I didn't notice any difference in extraction when I switched to the IMS screen.

I tried a Nanotech (NT) screen on my Profitec machine, and the first time I backflushed with Cafiza, the NT coating dissolved. This problem has been reported on other espresso forums.

I got the regular IMS screen for my Quick Mill and it cleans up just fine without the NT coating.

Save your money and get the regular screen.

September 2nd, 2022, 6:12 pm

mycatsnameisbernie wrote:Save your money and get the regular screen.

+1

That what I would, I doubt there would be any difference in the water dispersion to warrant the higher cost between the 2-IMS screens. It's just a shower screen, I doubt there's any practical difference. It's not a burr coating.