Are all E61 group heads the same?
Are all E61 group heads the same?
not all e-61 heads are true e-61 heads. the patent has run out and there are several aftermarket and non-faema versions, some w/o pre-infusion, and, iirc, some that aren’t even thermosyphons. Good point! At some point we should try and group the various E61 groups (original, variant, imitation) and categorize them.
What is E61 brew group?
The E61 brewing group is the first brewing group to allow a so-called pre-infusion. Due to the ingenious structure in the brew head, a small amount of water is left on the coffee grounds with little pressure before the actual pressure build-up.
What size is E61 group head?
58mm
Espresso Coffee Bottomless Portafilter E61 Group-head 58mm Coffee Machine (Brown)
How do I clean my E61 brew head?
The steps:
- Insert blind filter and add up to 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of Full Circle wash.
- Activate brew cycle for 10 seconds and allow the machine to release pressure.
- Remove portafilter.
- Insert blind filter.
- Make and discard a shot of espresso (only for detergent backflush).
Is E61 group head good?
Durability and Care of the E61 Because the heat exchanger machine is mostly manual and makes use of very few electrical parts, many consider it to be the most reliable system on the market.
Is E61 58mm?
Espresso Coffee Bottomless Portafilter E61 Group-Head 58mm Coffee Machine (Brown)
What is an E61 group head made of?
brass
The E61 is made of solid brass. The heat exchanger and a Thermosyphon system circulate hot water through the brew group, keeping it constantly heated.
What size is E61 portafilter?
With the most popular 58mm portafilter dating back to 1961 with the birth of the e61, it enjoys the legacy position that is hard to beat.
What is E61 portafilter?
This E61 Group standard bottomless or naked portafilter features a clean precision cut and chrome job where a bottom and spout once resided. The bottomless portafilter has been referred to as “naked”, but what ever you call it, it is truly a revelation.
Who makes E61 group head?
Since, the E61 is now off patent, there are several manufactures of this brew head to include Gruppo Cimbali (Cimbali Group) who now own the the Faema brand and VBM (Vibiemme) who used to own the Faema brand in there early 1970s.
