Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Coffee Tamp

  • 07-11-2008 9:58pm
    #1
    Smoggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I have a Gaggia machine and it came with a plastic coffee tamp, but I have a feeling that a different tamp would be better suited. What should I be looking for if I was to get a new one ?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    RE*AC*TOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,482 ✭✭✭RE*AC*TOR


    58mm tampers. Flat or convex (up to you).

    58mm will leave a slight gap at the sides. If you want something totally snug, you could get a Reg Barber custom made. Mr Magnolia got one of these for his Gaggia, I think it was 58.4mm (he'll be able to tell you for sure).

    It'll work out more expensive than a generic 58mm though.


  • #3
    rockbeer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭rockbeer


    Get the heaviest tamper you can find/afford, it'll make your tamping and therefore your shots so much more consistent.


  • #4
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,440 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Yeah, mine's a 58.4 for the bottomless portafilter, the gaggia basket seems even bigger again. I could even have gone another couple of decimal points.

    If you are going for a reg barber, get a good calipers and measure the internal diameter a few times in a few different cross sections. Otherwise a 58mm is a safe bet.


  • #5
    Dero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 740 ✭✭✭Dero


    I have one of these for my Gaggia. It's a standard 58mm and it's perfect for me. I'm sure a slightly larger one would be a more snug fit, but I have zero issue with this one.


Advertisement