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  • #16
    Originally posted by Coffeenooby View Post
    I find the double basket a lil small for 2 cups at once. Think I'll buy a Rancilio Silvia naked portafilter which comes with a larger basket. Is this a common upgrade?
    Hi Jenny,

    Nice setup there. I purchased a precision double basket for $20 from Talk Coffee. It works great with the original Silvia handle and I can get 20 to 22 grams in. I find it's really improved the taste.

    cfeo

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    • #17
      Perfect! Thanks cfeo! I'll get one of those 👌👍

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      • #18
        All I can say is that I own both the 'true precision' baskets (i.e. VST) and the Espresso Precision (EP) basket. Both work fine, when you dial everything in. The EP is far more sympathetic to minor variations in grind.....and they are what I use on a day to day basis.

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        • #19
          Same here. I have IMS, VST, la marzocco and EP. EP are easily the most forgiving to use daily.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by cfeo View Post
            Hi Jenny,

            Nice setup there. I purchased a precision double basket for $20 from Talk Coffee. It works great with the original Silvia handle and I can get 20 to 22 grams in. I find it's really improved the taste.

            cfeo
            Just confirming that I order a medium and not a triple basket?
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            Jenny
            Last edited by Javaphile; 10 April 2017, 08:58 AM. Reason: Commercial link(s) removed

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            • #21
              Originally posted by K_Bean_Coffee
              I'm a former VST guy and now an IMS / Pesado basket guy, but considering advice above, EP certainly seems worth a try.
              I'm certainly not in the anti-VST camp. But with regularly changing beans, and with the Mrs making a coffee or 2 each day (and let us just say that attention to detail is not so high on the agenda), the EP is much more forgiving.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Coffeenooby View Post
                Just confirming that I order a medium and not a triple basket?
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                Jenny
                Can't tell from an active link Jenny; what does your receipt say?

                Mal.
                Last edited by Javaphile; 10 April 2017, 08:59 AM. Reason: Commercial link(s) removed

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                • #23
                  Hey Mal, I haven't ordered it yet, just checking which size I should get.
                  Jenny

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                  • #24
                    I guess it comes down to how rich a brew you prefer....
                    Me, I use the Triple Basket 100% of the time and love it.
                    No need for the Triple though, the Double is also excellent and will satisfy all but the geekiest CSers...

                    Mal.

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by K_Bean_Coffee
                      Hi Jenny & cfeo,
                      True precision baskets (laser-cut and ridgeless) (eg, IMS and VST) are generally $40-$45.
                      Good hunting.
                      Cheers, Paul
                      Hi Paul,

                      Yes, I'm aware of the higher price for the VST and IMS baskets. The precision one from Talk Coffee is also ridgeless and laser-cut.

                      All, Here's a photo of the standard Silvia and the precision basket.



                      Precision basket on the left in both photos with standard double on the right.

                      cfeo

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Coffeenooby View Post
                        Just confirming that I order a medium and not a triple basket?
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                        Jenny
                        Hi Jenny,

                        I got the double. I've heard the triple won't fit the standard handle.

                        cfeo

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by Coffeenooby View Post
                          Perfect! Thanks cfeo! I'll get one of those [emoji108][emoji106]
                          You're welcome Jenny!

                          This forum has really helped me improve my coffee knowledge.

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by cfeo View Post
                            Hi Jenny,

                            I got the double. I've heard the triple won't fit the standard handle.

                            cfeo
                            Yes, that is correct. The EP triple basket is too deep for most traditional portafilters. I don't use mine much, but if I do it has to be with the naked (bottomless) portafilter

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by K_Bean_Coffee
                              Cyclists have a saying... "How many bikes is enough? ...one more."
                              Could be the same with grinders. I hope so. That would boost sales a little
                              Hey Paul, I'm also a cyclist so that really resonates with me. I have 4 bikes ;-)

                              Jenny (aka stop me now before I buy a roaster)

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Coffeenooby View Post
                                Just confirming that I order a medium and not a triple basket?
                                Commercial link removed as per Site Posting Policy

                                Jenny
                                Sorry Javaphile I should have checked sponsorship xx

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