natalie68 Senior Member Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Posts: 20 Location: montreal Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: LaPavoni Europiccola Pro
Posted Wed Aug 1, 2012, 9:04am Subject: Elektra basket
Is there anyone who used the elktra basket (49mm) with a bottomless portafilter withe the pre-millenium La Pavoni. If yes is it worth? (The filter seems quite deeper than the Lapav one.)
beerwiffle Senior Member Joined: 6 Jul 2012 Posts: 8 Location: San Francisco Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: '76,'94 europiccola Grinder: Vario Drip: Aeropress Roaster: Poppery II - Hot Rod
Posted Wed Aug 1, 2012, 2:23pm Subject: Re: Elektra basket
It's the only basket I use since it holds about 16g. I have 6 others sitting in my cabinet: 2 singles (7g), 2 newer style doubles(12g), 2 70s doubles(13-14g).
grogstah Senior Member Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Posts: 7 Location: Seattle Expertise: Just starting
Espresso: La Pavoni Pre-Mil, La...
Posted Wed Aug 1, 2012, 3:22pm Subject: Re: Elektra basket
I've got the OEM Pavoni dbl basket, another dbl basket that holds an additional 1 - 2g compared to the 'stock' dbl basket, and the Elektra double basket, which can hold 16 - 18g. I have found the Elektra basket to be the most challenging to dial in, in terms of grind/dose/tamp. My non-OEM dbl is the most forgiving. That being said, I love having the various options. I think different coffees match optimally to different baskets.
hankbates Senior Member Joined: 2 Feb 2012 Posts: 30 Location: Yarmouth Port, Cape Cod, Massachusetts Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: La Pavoni Professional... Grinder: LaPavoni Jolly Roaster: Hottop
Posted Thu Aug 2, 2012, 4:57am Subject: Re: Elektra basket
I also use these almost exclusively, perhaps 95% of the time. Sometimes they will work with a stock portafilter, you might want to try it out before you cut yours. The diameter is slightly different where they seal against the pf to group oring, you may find that the portafilter doesn't turn quite as much as it locks in.
natalie68 Senior Member Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Posts: 20 Location: montreal Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: LaPavoni Europiccola Pro
Posted Thu Aug 2, 2012, 11:00am Subject: Re: Elektra basket
I made myself a gift and order the Orphan's bottomless portafilter made by Richard Penny with the Elektra basket. Can't wait to try it! I'm a bit concerned about how it will fit (will it fit well?) Next step : a good grinder.
IMAWriter Senior Member Joined: 4 Jul 2002 Posts: 5,464 Location: Brentwood, TN Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Nothing at the moment Grinder: Vario-W,Preciso-Esatto/KyM... Vac Pot: Adcraft SS, Yama 8 cup Drip: Brazen.Chemex, Hario, Clever... Roaster: Behmor 1600, CO/UFO combo
Posted Thu Aug 2, 2012, 7:39pm Subject: Re: Elektra basket
natalie68 Said:
I made myself a gift and order the Orphan's bottomless portafilter made by Richard Penny with the Elektra basket. Can't wait to try it! I'm a bit concerned about how it will fit (will it fit well?) Next step : a good grinder.
Well, at the REAL risk of sounding like a smartxxx, A good grinder should be the FIRST step. However, apparently you're up to speed, so I'd advise using our Consumer Review forum>espresso grinders, and research a bit. Fee free to post/ask questions on any of the espresso grinder threads.
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