51mm Espresso Bottomless Portafilter with 2 Ear | Fits De’Longhi ECP3420 / EC155 / BCO430 / EC260 Espresso Machine | Stainless Steel Basket and Walnut Handle | Espresso Accessories

The media could not be loaded. Portafilter is really great! I was a little skeptical about trying a bottomless portafilter for my machine as most the ones that claimed to fit it had hit or miss reviews. However, this one has been fantastic. It fits great, seems to be very well made, and pulls great shots especially when compared to the original pressurized portafilter that came with the machine. Also when tapping out the puck the basket doesn’t fall out which is awesome!A word of caution, if you have been using a pressurized portafilter and try the switch; you will need a way to get your grinds much finer. I have a VSSL Java G25 and found I couldn’t quite get the grinds fine enough. Since getting this portafilter I have been using the 1zpresso J-ultra which has been working great!

I paired this portafilter with my bambino plus. I wanted a bottomless portafilter for a while now but in my search I noticed the cheaper ones on Amazon didn’t have a lot of reviews. If they had any, it was 50/50 on people who liked it and people who had issues with theirs. I noticed this one had mostly people who liked it and specifically used it with their bambino plus and had success. I chose to roll the dice and ordered this one. I really like it. I like how the head can screw off of the handle so I can only wash the head and not the entire thing.One thing I will note is this portafilter is pretty light. It doesn’t feel at sturdy as the portafilter that came with the bambino. So if you’re looking for a heavy, sturdy feeling one this probably wouldn’t be the best match.I don’t mind how light it is, I just care about it’s functionality. It screws in perfectly to my bambino, and hasn’t shown any issues when pulling a shot. Really the only variable is all the puck prep, but that is not a negative on the portafilter. It’s more user error than anything. A bottomless portafilter is tricky, and a single wall basket is even trickier. I think if you have issues with it it’s not because of the actual portafilter.I took this cool image of my setup and am so happy how it all looks together. I definitely would recommend this portafilter especially to anyone who has a Breville bambino.

Works good in our Breville and even works with the baskets that come with our machine but I have notices it can spray espresso when pressure is high

I won't lie, this made an instant change in the quality of my espresso on the scale of 50-75% improvement. The pressurized baskets that come with the Breville Bambino really limit how good of a shot you can pull (even if you get all the variables right). The unpressurized basket that comes with this finally made my espresso taste like that of the local coffee shops.This portafilter feels amazing in the hand, very high quality and has a good weight to it. If you also have a Bambino, note that this handle is longer than the OEM (if that matters to you).If I were picky, I would complain that this did come with a small blemish in the wood... but since I am using this for a home setup where the only person that will see it is me (and it has no effect on the amazing coffee it can make) I really don't care.And yes I bend down and watch in awe every single time I pull a shot with this because it's so beautiful to watch that sweet nectar of the gods pour into my cup.

The media could not be loaded. I read quite a few reviews for other bottomless portafilters. This looked solid soI was pleased when it arrived. Good weight, makes a great espresso, and it’s easy to clean.A few things to note are to invest or fool with a decent grinder. Adjust the grind so it’s fine but not so fine you are dealing with clogs in the screen. It should be just fine enough to where when you rinse it none of the holes are blocked. If they are a simple brush or bottle cleaner and get them clear.That was where I saw little side spray or off pouring from the bottom. Some adjustments and we are good. It’s fun to learn.

Made the leap to a non pressurized basket. If you have been brewing with a pressurized basket you will probably need to buy a good espresso grinder. Expect some trial and error getting a good pull with this portafilter and basket.

The wooden handle is really crap quality 1 drop of water and it stains straight away !!!Everything feels super quality, looks and weighs very professional but the damn handle can't take a drop of water ???I have 3 small stains now from water drops, will find some varnish for the handle tomorrow.As expected the portafilter didn't fit my machine (i have 3 prongs but the prongs are much thinner)So i taped most of the filter with masking take and filed down the 3 prongs to fit my machine.Took me a while too because this one is solid metal and not coated brass.Because its a pressureless i shaved it down a bit more to get an easier fit.Overall after testing it out vs the original portafilter it made some damn good coffee !Also i don't have to clean my entire machine anymore as with the original pressurized portafilter the coffee grains where everywhere up on the machine where the hot water came out.

The portafilter suddenly started leaking after 6 months of use. (ECP 3630)- Tried cleaning the gasket and group head, and it was still leaking.- Tried to tighten the portafilter all the way and it was still leaking.When I went back and tried to use the original portafilter that comes with the machine, there's no leak. Somehow the portafilter is not making a tight seal with the machine.