WAFO baskets - Page 19
- Jaroslav
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It has happened. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805312993522.htmlJaroslav wrote:It's happening
- Jeff
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Some inexpensive baskets that are "inspired" by WAFO have been tried here in the Bay Area and their mechanical characteristics were fair to poor. The bottoms deform permanently and significantly. The warnings about pressure limits by at least one vendor was, I am told, added after these refund requests. Some manufacturers/vendors seem open to modifying their products so that they are more robust. At this time, there isn't a "cheap" option that I have heard consistently good things about (other than price), either in person or on other forums.
I'll leave the philosophical questions around rewarding innovators vs. apparent copiers at that.
I'll leave the philosophical questions around rewarding innovators vs. apparent copiers at that.
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WAFO's recommendation mentions 5 - 6 bars, not the usual 9 bars. Video posted here WAFO basketsJeff wrote:The bottoms deform permanently and significantly. The warnings about pressure limits by at least one vendor was, I am told, added after these refund requests. Some manufacturers/vendors seem open to modifying their products so that they are more robust.
In that Aliexpress link, "Type B is made of thickened stainless steel material, which can withstand pressures ranging from 7bar to 9bar" and it's $46.18 at the moment.At this time, there isn't a "cheap" option that I have heard consistently good things about (other than price), either in person or on other forums.
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WW recently released multiple sizes for their unibaskets and reduced their prices.
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Also, lance did a video about baskets essentially confirming it increase extraction and reduces shot time.
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I have a question re puck screens. I noticed WAFO's documentation that comes with the basket instructs you to not use a paper filter underneath or a puck screen. I don't understand the reason why a paper filter is not recommended - but the geometry at the bottom of the basket is different so I accept that. What I don't understand is why a puck screen is not recommended?
I just bought one and was of the understanding it makes a very subtle improvement to extraction and/or channeling. Should I carry on using it or follow their advice?
I just bought one and was of the understanding it makes a very subtle improvement to extraction and/or channeling. Should I carry on using it or follow their advice?