Hi,

I’ve been using an unpressurised after market basket and handle with my Delonghi Dedica for a while. It makes just OK espresso. I dont think my grinder is up to scratch tbh.

I thought I’d try a pressurised basket, but for some reason the espresso sprays out of the spouts laterally, making a huge mess, as pictured. Obviously this didnt happen before.

Any idea why? I tried a finer grind, distributing the coffee better, and tamping harder and more evenly. No cigar.

(Why a pressurised basket? The best espresso I’ve ever had out of this particular machine was with the stock handle and stock pressurised basket. Why not use those then? Because the stock basket doesnt grip the handle well. It falls out into the knock box when you bang it. I hate this with a passion)

  • vext01@feddit.ukOP
    2·
    vor 1 Monat

    Ah hah! I see now. The stock handle has this convoluted “gutter” to diffuse the jet of espresso flying out the hole.

    Well. You gave me an idea…

    I’ll try this tomorrow.

    • BakedCatboy@lemmy.mlEnglish
      1·
      vor 1 Monat

      My stock handle also has a plastic piece that sits in the center that diffuses the stream. That piece shakes right out if you’re not careful.