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  • Coffeenooby
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    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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  • Coffeenooby
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    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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  • Barry O'Speedwagon
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    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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  • cfeo
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    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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  • cfeo
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    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
    Hi Jenny,

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

    cfeo

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  • cfeo
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    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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  • Dimal
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    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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  • Coffeenooby
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    Hey Mal, I haven't ordered it yet, just checking which size I should get.
    Jenny

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  • Dimal
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    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
    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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  • Barry O'Speedwagon
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    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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  • Coffeenooby
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    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?
    Commercial link removed as per Site Posting Policy

    Jenny
    Last edited by Javaphile; 10 April 2017, 08:58 AM. Reason: Commercial link(s) removed

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

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  • Barry O'Speedwagon
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    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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  • Coffeenooby
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    Perfect! Thanks cfeo! I'll get one of those 👌👍

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  • cfeo
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    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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