Coffee Tampers

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I was told by the salesperson when I bought mine several years back (since replaced with a lovely Giotto), that it doesn't require one. When I checked the manual sure enough it states it doesn't need one, 'cause of the pressurised portafilter. Although deemed unecessary, I bought one and have used it ever since, mine was a plastic job, but would not reccommend you get one of those.

Reschsmooth

Hi Martyn True, the pressurised portafilter doesn't need a tamper, but I changed over to the non-pressurised one a few months back, and glad I did. I also had a plastic one which was better than the bottom of a glass, but didn't really cut it. Now, thanks to John, I am in possession of a platinum handled, diamond headed tamper for $5 (perhaps it was a polished aluminium one and perhaps it wasn't $5 - the fumes from burnt plastic may have been getting to me) Patrick

john_2

P What fumes????? Possibly it was the smell of the grape!!!! The $5 was for the trade in. JD

Reschsmooth

JD, if the 'grapes' smell like a burnt down office and furnishings, I will be a little hesitant in cracking the seal! 😛 P

john_2

ya got me

john_2

On tampers I have found the "Mother of all Tampers", it has a diameter of 102 mm. Yep that is just over 10 cm. Does anybody have a filter basket to suit. I will worry about the espresso machine later. JD PS. It weighs in at 2 kg

FreshCoffee2

Hi John, try it in the filter basket for an espresso "thermo-reserve" unit! We have an old one around here somewhere, one day when I walk past (and remember), I'll measure it for you. Wanna buy it? Cheers, FC.

john_2

FC I actually have a few King Tampers in stock, as you have the thermo reserve, you may like one???? Could make a great paper weight!!!! JD

scottie_2

Hi Patrick, Bought a metal one at a local kitchenware shop that stocks VERY good quality items. Cost me $10, use it with my Via Venezia and it works like a charm. Perhaps I can find out the brand for you if you are interested. Regards, Eileen

Reschsmooth

Hi Eileen I actually picked up a good tamper from John (thanks again, JD). Works very well. THe only problem now is that I have slightly broken my pf - the little clip which holds the basket in place pivots on two 'spokes' - one of which broke off, so the clip has now broken off, and I can't get it back on the remaining 'spoke' with the spring in place. Oh well. Does anyone know of any other brand PF (eg Gaggia, etc) that may fit the Saeco? Cheers P

john_2

P Did you find that other PF for the Saeco. I had an enquiry for the same today? Regards John

Reschsmooth

John I purchased said PF from FC. Apparently Saeco Australia can source one, but I can neither confirm nor deny. P[no]