Porta filter funnel

[tonym1]

Does any one sell the Orphan espresso funnel (or similar) here in OZ? I have seen a pic of one being used on a Compak K3 touch and the spill was nil, just what I'm looking for

[Yelta]

Does any one sell the Orphan espresso funnel (or similar) here in OZ? I have seen a pic of one being used on a Compak K3 touch and the spill was nil, just what I'm looking for

Its a good device, have been using one for a couple of years.

As far as I know its not available in OZ, Ophan espresso in the US sell them, Talk Coffee Talk Coffee | Professional Coffee Machines in Melbourne had a similar device on special a couple of weeks back, could be worth contacting Chris

[blend52]

Very nice gadget for those who are attracted to shiny things, but......
massively overthought, over engineered, and overpriced, for the job !
get yourself a clear plastic disposable drink cup from Coles and a pair of scissors , and make yourself a practically invisible funnel, customised to suit your PF/ grinder combo..... For about $0.02 !
....or at least try it whilst you wait on delivery of the expensive shiny version !

[TC]

On the other hand, others prefer to pay a little for great design rather than have a piece of of crappy plastic on their bench....

[tonym1]

Chris do you have a funnel available for a 58mm porta filter?

[TC]

Available on backorder for delivery this week Tony Coffee Catcha | Talk Coffee

[blend52]

On the other hand, others prefer to pay a little for great design rather than have a piece of of crappy plastic on their bench....

Simplicity and the clever adaption of existing everyday items to function effectively for new purposes is at the heart of a "great design"
i am impressed at how quickly you manage to shoot down these simple solutions that threaten your own offerings.
And I am a little disappointed that you consider $75 to be only "a little" ....for a small piece of shiny aluminium .!
I guess that defines your sense of relative values .

[TC]

No mate. Some people choose plastic. Others- (for example the the OP of the thread) are looking for something a little better than a cut down milk carton. I'm sorry if presenting alternatives makes you uneasy. The OE one also works- and it's cheap.

Seems to me you are yet to eyeball the Catcha. It's not aluminium.

Horses for courses.

[chokkidog]

Simplicity and the clever adaption of existing everyday items to function effectively for new purposes is at the heart of a "great design"
i am impressed at how quickly you manage to shoot down these simple solutions that threaten your own offerings.
And I am a little disappointed that you consider $75 to be only "a little" ....for a small piece of shiny aluminium .!
I guess that defines your sense of relative values .

C'mon b52.... you're pretty quick off the mark to denigrate a straightforward answer to a question.

...... and "the heart of great design" is centred on "everyday items"??? Hardly.

"Great design" is an end to itself; whether it's a better fork to eat with, a more user friendly EFTPOS device, a one off piece of stunning furniture or a bridge spanning a river.

We CS's are all (mostly) accustomed to paying well over a $100 for a shiny lump of stainless in the shape of a well designed tamper,

realising the value of something that will last a lifetime....... $75 for a well designed and crafted dosing funnel that will also last a lifetime??? No problem; if it's your thing.

No it's not 'cheap', but it's not made in China either......

( well what do you know..... apparently it is!!, I stand corrected. )

[DesigningByCoffee]

Horses for courses.

Some make it with a Slayer - some make it in an old sock

Not right or wrong – just different!

[blend52]

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..... and "the heart of great design" is centred on "everyday items"??? Hardly...

i don't mind being quoted, but please don't paraphrase to distort the original statement

We CS's are all (mostly) accustomed to paying well over a $100 for a shiny lump of stainless in the shape of a well designed tamper,

realising the value of something that will last a lifetime....... $75 for a well designed and crafted dosing funnel that will also last a lifetime??? No problem; if it's your thing.

No it's not 'cheap', but it's not made in China either......

i am happy to pay for things that are necessary and not easily sourced or replicated, but I hate to see someone not being made aware of a simple low cost option to a poor value gadget.
....PS...I believe my plastic drink cup was made in NT !

and TC,...what do you have against plastic, it's a valuable modern engineering material...they even use it to make commercial aircraft these days !
Also, how many different heights of the Catcha are available ?... Or is this is a "one size fits all" situation !

[flynnaus]

some make it in an old sock

Washed or unwashed?

[DesigningByCoffee]

Washed or unwashed?

I'm thinking Mr Bean style - take said sock off, beans in, bash them with the heel of your shoe, into the cup, water from the thermos, let it steep … gritty sock back on!

[kwantfm]

Porta filter funnel

Mr Bean style!

Ha! No pun intended?

[bassway]

No it's not 'cheap', but it's not made in China either......

I have a Coffee Catcha.
The box clearly stated "Made in China".

But I don't think this invalidates your point.
Very well made. Heavy, strong and works well.

I use for events and it has had a very rough life. Easily seen 200kg. Then at the end of the day it is thrown in a box with all the pitchers and group handles then chucked into the back of the van.
The rubber on the handle is starting to come off but I could just get some heat shrink to fix. I doubt this would happen with home use.

Cheers