What diameter tamper is right for this espresso filter basket?
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I use a scoop from an old espresso maker to tamp. This is a 5-6 bar maker you don't want to pack the grounds tight or the water can't get through and the system will break. You just need to level it and lightly pack. The inner diameter of the filter is 52mm so a 50mm tamper would do.
1653101
No, the tamper that came with your machine is 11 3/8" . . .this one is 12.75". Call Vitamix as they don't currently offer the right tamper on their site but may be able to send you one just the same.
860124
Shouldn't matter, as the ones I had fit basket for 12 cup machine. Size rating should be on bag/carton of filters. Now have Miletta 200 filters, which are cheaper than the original 100 received and are clearly marked.
1165478
Hello Debbie, Thank you for sending us an email! The closest filter I was able to find was the one on this link: http://www.amazon.com/Pleatco-PRB35-IN-M-Replacement-Cartridge-Dynamic/dp/B0028606P8/ref=sr_1_3?m=AYWUQBD9PXIEQ&s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1418849735&sr=1-3&keywords=FC-2385 Measures 5-inches in diameter by 9-1/4-inches in length and 2-1/8 inches in top hole and 2-1/8-inches in bottom hole diameter Sincerely, Ethan
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Carlos; I'm not absolutely certain but I was curious enough to do some look up and found this website which is very very helpful. The pot I purchased was a gift..... http://stovetopitaly.com/Rubber-Gaskets-for-Stovetop-Espresso-Makers-113.htm This site has a guide for ring size to pot size etc. I hope this helps you.
1998795
As far as I could tell, neither end fit--at least without jamming it in and then yanking it out, along with half the grounds. The only reason I didn't return it is because the shipping cost would have been almost as much as the cost of the tamper.
323997
I have not been able to find the correct size filters, but i don't think it really matters. I've just used the round filter for 8~12 cup regular coffee maker and put it in the bottom.. It works fine.. i've known others who don't use one at all..
928277
A 51mm tamper works very well - I got one on Etsy. By my measurement, the inside of each portafilter basket is 52mm, and the 51mm tamper fits them both snugly with a tiny bit of wiggle room.
2223708
This machine has a tamper built in next to the brewing station but if you want to use a separate one, you would need one that is 50mm or 2 inches.
281838
I bought a "standard" size 4 gold filter from Bed Bath Beyond and it just barely fits into the existing brewer basket (where the paper filter would sit). I tried using the gold filter with the existing brewer basket AND without using the removable brewing basket. Without the basket, the coffee drains faster and doesn't steep as long, so could effect coffee taste.
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I don't use a tamper, but I think the tampers are a standard size. The machine comes with a coffee scoop that has a tamper on one end. I have a Silver starbucks tamper/scoop that we received as a wedding gift, and it also fits this machine.
810295
I can confirm the 70mm outside diameter. I have a stainless 4-cup stovetop unit (make is illegible) and my friend has an electric stainless 6-cup unit, one of the newer, stylish ones--this fits both. Hard to understand why the dealer doesn't put the dimension on these, since there are so many different espresso makers of the same general type.David P.
2245546
I bought a standard tamper that has 2 size circles. One always fits a machine.
1938176
I purchased a tamper....but other than the fact that it was the correct [smaller diameter] size! I can offer no additional info than it has some weight. The tamper included with the machine is at best a toy...TOTALLY inadequate for the role of a tamper. DO NOT go for a $6 combo tamper @ one of the chain kitchen stores... Search the web/Amazon for the correct size/weight
810296
I can confirm the 70mm outside diameter. I have a stainless 4-cup stovetop unit (make is illegible) and my friend has an electric stainless 6-cup unit, one of the newer, stylish ones--this fits both. Hard to understand why the dealer doesn't put the dimension on these, since there are so many different espresso makers of the same general type. David P.
772670
Mavea maxtra filter. Just search for that. It's the same as the one for tassimo coffee machine.
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I don't know what the mm measurement for the de-longi portafilter baskets are-- you need a tamper that is whatever the mm measurement of the basket is