Posted Tue Aug 19, 2003, 5:45pm Subject: Fussy Question About Portafilter
Greetings,
I have been spending the past two weeks getting comfortable with my new Expobar Pulser. My "ritual" has changed significantly to accomodate this HX machine and so far everything has been for the better. I'm very happy with the Expobar.
However...The portafilter has a screw-on double spout that, when seated, is about 90 degrees off from where it needs to be to easily hit the cup when pulling a shot. (It "needs" to be perpendicular to the handle). Has anyone else had this experience? Do people:
Shim the spout up with washer(s)?
Live with it crooked?
Leave it loose put positioned correctly?
I realize this is somewhat anal retentive. Feel free to just suggest counciling.
Hi Andy...one other option you left out. My Expobar arrived with the PF spout disassembled, so I left it off. When my second handle arrived, I took the spout off.
Benefits... - More space under the spout I put my mug right under it for Americanos I build capps in stainless cups by pulling espresso into stainless cup My stainless latte cups fit under it too... - No worry about uneven pours - Easier to tamp
jasonmolinari Senior Member Joined: 19 Dec 2002 Posts: 183 Location: atlanta Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Isomac Tea Grinder: Rancilio Rocky Vac Pot: Yama Drip: Single cup Roaster: Poppery II, BBQ drum roaster
Posted Wed Aug 20, 2003, 7:29am Subject: Re: Fussy Question About Portafilter
Andy, my Isomac PFs have the same issue. I just leave them loose and pointed in the correct direction. There isn't any pressure on the flow so i don't think it is important to have it on there tight, as long as it doesn't fall/rattle off. It just redirects flow.
laroire Senior Member Joined: 8 Apr 2003 Posts: 1 Location: Southern CA Expertise: Intermediate
Espresso: Expobar Office Control Grinder: Maestro
Posted Wed Aug 20, 2003, 3:09pm Subject: Re: Fussy Question About Portafilter
Mine started the same way, but I found after a couple weeks of gradual tightening it was possible to coax it into more standard alignment. I might have gently used pliers with a cloth to get some leverage while protecting the finish and being careful not to overdo it. [insert usual disclaimers for taking tools to your new baby esp. while still under warranty]
koffeekev Senior Member Joined: 21 Jul 2002 Posts: 683 Location: Connecticut Expertise: Professional
Posted Wed Aug 20, 2003, 4:43pm Subject: Re: Fussy Question About Portafilter
If it's really bugging you and you want it fixed use some teflon tape wrapped around the threads. This will build it up a little. You can buy a roll at any hardware for about a dollar. Wrap it tight, screw on spout, trim excess. Repeat when you disassemble for cleaning. Make sure you don't block the hole, for obvious reasons. Kevin
Hi Newman. I sell and repair machines all over New Haven. Cosi, Koffee?, Koffee Too? and The Greek Olive to name a few.
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