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  • #16
    Re: Sunbean Cafe Crema - non-pressurised baskets?

    Mmmm - well I am not sure where I would find one here. But, I had a spare Sunbeam basket, so I cut the bottom off. Never changed anything else, same grind, same tamp, maybe a little firmer. The shot came out faster, but the crema was weak. Tried an even harder tamp, no difference, same shot. Tried coarser grind, of course that was worse, no crema at all.

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    I also have the issue some others mention, more espresso coming out of one spout than the other, tried removing the plastic lining as mentioned by another post. That was worse, espresso going all over the place.

    So back to original basket and the plastic liner!!

    All this experimenting is being done on a 1 shot basket.

    I have only ever used a 1 shot basket since I got the machine over 12 months ago

    /R

    This is with new roasted beans bought yesterday.

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    • #17
      Re: Sunbean Cafe Crema - non-pressurised baskets?

      hi rawill
      removing the plastic insert in the 4800 wont help, this is because of the design of the handle, the other post was probably refering to the em6910

      you will find that you will get a better tasting coffee using the two cup filter with more coffee ,the singlr filter only holds about 6 grams of coffee, most single commercial filters hold 9 grams

      it is common for the coffee in these machines to come more out of one spout than the other,
      make sure the machine is level,
      and that the plastic insert doesnt have any roughness on the spouts
      graham

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      • #18
        Re: Sunbean Cafe Crema - non-pressurised baskets?

        Many thanks for such a fast response.

        I use the single as we do not like the coffee too strong. Her indoors only wants a half shot of a single basket!!

        Overall I am happy with the machine, even if it is not one the best around!!

        And yes you could well be right about he model being different. I have read so much stuff on here since joining a few days ago.

        /Robin

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        • #19
          Re: Sunbean Cafe Crema - non-pressurised baskets?

          I have a Sunbeam Picolo EM2800, ( christmas present) and have been reading these pages. I am confused as to what is a
          " pressurised basket). Does my machine have them? Are they any good, I have not had any problems, so far. I read that one person cut the bottom off of theirs.  What part was cut off? Is that a good idea? Please excuse my ignorance, I am as green as unroasted beans in these matters. :-/

          Thanking you in anticipation,

          8-)

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          • #20
            Re: Sunbean Cafe Crema - non-pressurised baskets?

            Originally posted by 567D7C767E7A242726150 link=1193121341/18#18 date=1328478122
            I have a Sunbeam Picolo EM2800, ( christmas present) and have been reading these pages. I am confused as to what is a
            " pressurised basket). Does my machine have them? Are they any good, I have not had any problems, so far. I read that one person cut the bottom off of theirs.  What part was cut off? Is that a good idea? Please excuse my ignorance, I am as green as unroasted beans in these matters. :-/

            Thanking you in anticipation,

            8-)
            Hi SuperSport--and welcome to CoffeeSnobs.

            If your basket has lots of holes on the inside and only one on the outside, it is pressurised. This is to make working with poor grinds easier and gives OK coffee only, no matter what beans & grinder you have.

            Cutting off the outside makes good coffee possible *with* good beans and grinder, but impossible without.

            See the modification thread in the "Pay it Forward" section for more info. A search of the site will give even more.

            Greg

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            • #21
              Does anyone know of any retail stores in Sydney I can buy this basket from? I want the double basket for my Sunbeam Cafe Crema. Been having problem with water spitting out with the pressured basket and inconsistent shots. I use fresh beans and would like the real experience with the krups basket.

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              • #22
                I bought a Krups double basket for my sunbeam from one of the sponsors - Things Coffee. Works a treat, no adjustments necessary, pulled the original out, popped in the Krups and was on my way.

                Here's the direct link

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                • #23
                  Can someone please confirm whether these work on a Sunbeam 5600?

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by stevo141 View Post
                    Can someone please confirm whether these work on a Sunbeam 5600?
                    If it measures 51mm then it will work

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