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  • VST Basket and Grinder

    Hi all,
    Apologies if this thread should be posted elsewhere ?

    I am looking at changing my basket to a VST but have read that a finer grind is requires to get the benefit of this. My grinder is the Rancilio Rocky, so my question is, will this be an acceptable grinder for the job? I dont particularly feel like dishing out $60 for a basket I cant use lol

    Thank you in advance guys ?

  • #2
    It probably won't require a big adjustment. But what's the basket you are currently using?

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    • #3
      And what basket are you looking at buyinG and what coffee machine do you have?

      I believe your current grinder will be ok. It is a low cost investment for more consistency.

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      • #4
        Thanks guys. Machine is the BDB and using the standard double basket. I am aware the quality of the Breville baskets are pretty good from the get go, but I have read quite a few people say they have had a noticeable flavour change after going to VST/Pullman/IMS.

        I am also going to be upgrading machines in the near future to a Bezzera, and from what I have read/heard, their baskets are pretty ordinary, so I would end up having to buy something shortly anyway.

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        • #5
          So long as you have some adjustment room left on your grinder you'll be fine to try a VST basket. Worth a try. I doubt you'll taste more than a subtle difference but it's fun to find out.

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          • #6
            Just check if the BDB has a 58mm portafilter (I think it does), if it does then the basket will fit your Bezzera E61 (which is 58mm). Other BDB owners will be able to confirm this.

            I have the Pullman basket and Pullman Big Step tamper, they fit nicely. I do also have the Normcore v4 tamper, and that works really well with the Pullman baskets and is a lot cheaper than the Big Step. I can recommend both the Pullman Big Step and Normcore V4 tampers.

            A lot of folks here use VST/IMS baskets and are happy with them. You just want to make sure your tamper fits nice and snug with your basket which ever brand you choose.

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            • coffeemachine
              coffeemachine commented
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              Ok then you will be better off waiting till you upgrade then buy new baskets/tamper for your new machine.

            • Blues1143
              Blues1143 commented
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              Sorry I may have misunderstood - BDB certainly takes all 58 mm baskets (mine currently has a 18 gram VST) but it has proprietary lugs on the portafilter itself.

            • coffeemachine
              coffeemachine commented
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              Ok, thanks Blues1143 so you can purchase your VST/new baskets and tamper, try them on your BDB and the will be ok for your next machine.

          • #7
            Thanks for the input guys. I think I might just take a chance and buy it and see what happens.

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