Breville BES900 Dual Boiler - Owners thread

[random111]

Hi All
Can anyone point me in direction of where I can source a new portafilter for the BES900?

Mine broke on weekend - the plastic handle snapped off - 6 years on.

Can I buy just any generic 58mm portafilter?

Thanks

[level3ninja]

I had a quick look and there's one of fleabay. You can also get then through appliance spare parts places out repair places. New will likely be over $150, second hand is hard to find but worth looking.

[gmeddy]

I saw someone replaced the plastic part of the handle with a custom made wood grip, perhaps you could do something like that instead of try buy a new one?

[inorog]

Hi All
Can anyone point me in direction of where I can source a new portafilter for the BES900?

Mine broke on weekend - the plastic handle snapped off - 6 years on.

Can I buy just any generic 58mm portafilter?

Thanks

You can buy them off the Breville support. If I recall correctly - they're about $100 (+/- $50)... That being said - mine did the same after less than 3 years, so instead of shelling more money in Breville's direction - I asked a mate of mine with a lathe to fabricate me one. It's been absolutely solid - and looks a hell of a lot more durable than the thermo-plastic in the original handle.

If you do some searches - there are a few places where you can get custom hardwood turned handles.

[random111]

You can buy them off the Breville support. If I recall correctly - they're about $100 (+/- $50)... That being said - mine did the same after less than 3 years, so instead of shelling more money in Breville's direction - I asked a mate of mine with a lathe to fabricate me one. It's been absolutely solid - and looks a hell of a lot more durable than the thermo-plastic in the original handle.

If you do some searches - there are a few places where you can get custom hardwood turned handles.

So I take I have to source a Breville one?

No other commercial ones fit?

At $150 I'd rather save up for a new machine...The pump is on the way out amongst other things...I was hoping to spend around $50

$799 at DJs ATM...Tempting!!

[inorog]

So I take I have to source a Breville one?

No other commercial ones fit?

At $150 I'd rather save up for a new machine...The pump is on the way out amongst other things...I was hoping to spend around $50

$799 at DJs ATM...Tempting!!

No, I don't think so - if nothing else - the lugs around the porta filter would have to fit the group head collar. Portafilters aren't a standard.

Hence my suggestion to have a handle made for you. Ask your mates if they know someone with a lathe and for a slab of beer you might get yourself a new handle.

Up to you, really. If you want to throw it and buy another one - also good.

[Doonks]

What diameter is the portafilter for the 900?

I bought a shelf model from DJ and i think it had the wrong portafilter in it. The 58mm baskets (all 4 of them) sit loosely in the portafilter, i cam actually jiggle them. The portafilter fits the group head (seemingly) well so I'm wondering if the portafilter is from another breville machine. Is there another machine in their range that is larger than 58mm?

[clubbi4]

What diameter is the portafilter for the 900?

I bought a shelf model from DJ and i think it had the wrong portafilter in it. The 58mm baskets (all 4 of them) sit loosely in the portafilter, i cam actually jiggle them. The portafilter fits the group head (seemingly) well so I'm wondering if the portafilter is from another breville machine. Is there another machine in their range that is larger than 58mm?

Make sure the porterfilter spring is still there

[Doonks]

Make sure the porterfilter spring is still there

There is no spring, definitely didn't come with it.

[clubbi4]

There is no spring, definitely didn't come with it.

Yep, that's why it's loose

[okitoki]

Guys... just picked up an old BES900 for a friend and was cleaning it up .

Noticed when using a blind filter to flush the group head and noticed it just went up to 13bar... is this suppose to happen or is it suppose to be around the 10 bar range?

Tried making a few shots is either too watery at 9bar or right consistency by at 13 bar.

Not familiar with the BES900 pressure gauge. Or does it need to adjust the OPV?

[kike10]

hi peeps, could someone please give me a review on the BES900. I am looking to buy a second hand one with the smart grinder. Only a couple of years old, for under $500. This will be for a first time user of an espresso machine for a friend. Any reviews would be much appreciated. One thing that concerns me is its has been used with tap water located in SE Suburbs of Melbourne. Could this be an issue on this type of machine? Cheers

Nelson

[Barry_Duncan]

Hello Doonks,

Yes there should be a circular spring in the groove. The lack of it will not affect your coffee but the filter basket will fall out when you turn the handle over.

As it was Brevilles fault not to put one in, you could ask them to post one to you.

[Wazzak]

Cloudy Water

Hi, I am currently descaling my BES900 as per Argus' instructions on page 102. Everything went well, but now as as I am flushing out the larger boiler I am continually getting out cloudy water out of it. I have flushed it out about 10 times, but the water does not appear to be any clearer. Any ideas why the water comes out cloudy? I will keep flushing and hope the water clears up.

Warren

[inorog]

(....)I have flushed it out about 10 times, but the water does not appear to be any clearer. Any ideas why the water comes out cloudy? I will keep flushing and hope the water clears up.
Warren

Quick question - have you left the water to settle after you've poured it? I seem to remember that at times if you have tiny bubbles in suspension in the water (from air, steam, whatever) it can make the water look turbid. Give it a little time to settle and observe the little bubbles raising to the top and the water clearing nicely.