Espresso Gaskets, a very deep dive

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Күн бұрын

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Did you ever wonder what an espresso gasket does? How to make it last longer? Different materials its made from (NBR, silicone) and which is best? How to take out a gasket, clean it, and put it back in. What techniques work best for removing a gasket? What tools work best and worst?
Everything you ever wanted to know (and a bit you probably didn't think you needed) about espresso machine gaskets.
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The group head gasket is a boring, but crucial part of the espresso machine. It perfects the seal between the portafilter and your espresso machine. If the seal is not perfect, you won't be able to build pressure correctly, and your espresso will not taste good. A dirty gasket is just as bad as a tired one, both don't work right.
Removing a dead gasket can be really, really difficult without the right tool. We tested a wide variety of tools, to come up with what we think is the best. It's literally a ultra-thin and crazy-strong dental tool, custom made for us with the two tool ends that worked best in our testing. Watch our video to see how to remove a gasket.

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@Akck67 7 күн бұрын

I can't believe I watched this whole thing but honestly I was at the 7 minute mark and next thing I know it's over lol. Great video, very informative, thank you. I'll be gentler with my portafilter going forward.

@augustinecabrera121 11 ай бұрын

Changed my gasket... Initially... I was unable to remove... Dental tool tip was starting to bend. There was a mention that the machine was hot... Heated machine and after this... I was able to remove.

@theespressovibe Жыл бұрын

I’ve needed to swap gaskets for a while now, likely from pushing too hard. Now that I see how easy it is I’m upgrading to a cafelat one ASAP and then will get a decent one whenever I order more from you guys again. Stoked to get rid of that menacing minuscule amount of dripping 💦 lol

@decentespresso Жыл бұрын

Nice, If it has been like that for a while you should notice the difference in taste. Your shots should be cleaner tasting as your grind will now be slightly coarser as the grouphead is not leaking pressure.

@HelloFellowAI 9 ай бұрын

What Cafelat are using? and size? I will order my decent one with next order as well since im in europe..

@dhruvgupta5047 9 ай бұрын

Not sure if the minimum pressure is a good idea.. my experience has been the portafilter can pop out mid shot if too lose and makes a mess and can be dangerous if your break glass, spill hot coffee… Did learn though why I had a loose fit as I was used to rubber gasket and not silicone and I was stopping too early and not pushing in again.

@Noplacetobe Жыл бұрын

I learned that when you need to install a new gasket, to use a portafilter without a basket in it.

@decentespresso Жыл бұрын

Yes that works well to seat it.

@kevinbkk9101 Жыл бұрын

Aside from removing drip tray and water tank , do you need to do anything else before flipping the machine? (Eg running transportation mode?)

@decentespresso Жыл бұрын

Nope

@tablesoup Жыл бұрын

Got about 2 years out of my first gasket and about 2000 shots. With regards the cleaning tool for the gasket; might be worth considering stocking some of the better ones?

@decentespresso Жыл бұрын

It's always a good idea to have one on hand, so you don't find yourself accidentally caffeine free, as you wait for a replacement to arrive in the mail.