What is the purpose of the bottomless portafilter versus the regular one? What exactly does it do?
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Basically, the bottomless filter allows you to observe and improve the "quality" of your barista technique. Essentially, if you can manage to perfect it you will rest easy at night with the knowledge that you are preparing your espresso properly. Of course, when first using the bottomless filter, chances are it will spray espresso all over the place. It is a tricky little sucker to master and quite messy until you get the filter level, grind coarseness and tamping pressure just right.
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For a detailed explanation of what this is and how to use it, simply go on line to the Capresso website and look up the instruction manual for the machine.This should answer any questions you might have.
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The bottomless, in my opinion, produces a far better crema and flavor. With the bottomless, it is more dependent on the level of the grounds tamped, along with how fine your grounds are. If your grounds aren't evenly tamped (or level) inside the bottomless portafilter, your espresso shot may spray a bit against the back wall, or into the surface your machine is placed on. With the dualspout portafilter, you tamp your grounds and are essentially good to go. The bottomless is more technical, but produces a better result. Experimenting is part of the fun. This has been a fantastic purchase in my opinion. I'm a first time espresso machine owner, and this machine performs very well. The bottomless, in my opinion, produces a far better crema and flavor. With the bottomless, it is more dependent on the level of the grounds tamped, along with how fine your grounds are. If your grounds aren't evenly tamped (or level) inside the bottomless portafilter, your espresso shot may spray a bit against the back wall, or into the surface your machine is placed on. With the dualspout portafilter, you tamp your grounds and are essentially good to go. The bottomless is more technical, but produces a better result. Experimenting is part of the fun. This has been a fantastic purchase in... » Read More The bottomless, in my opinion, produces a far better crema and flavor. With the bottomless, it is more dependent on the level of the grounds tamped, along with how fine your grounds are. If your grounds aren't evenly tamped (or level) inside the bottomless portafilter, your espresso shot may spray a bit against the back wall, or into the surface your machine is placed on. With the dualspout portafilter, you tamp your grounds and are essentially good to go. The bottomless is more technical, but produces a better result. Experimenting is part of the fun. This has been a fantastic purchase in my opinion. I'm a first time espresso machine owner, and this machine performs very well. « Show Less
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The bottomless, in my opinion, produces a far better crema and flavor. With the bottomless, it is more dependent on the level of the grounds tamped, along with how fine your grounds are. If your grounds aren't evenly tamped (or level) inside the bottomless portafilter, your espresso shot may spray a bit against the back wall, or into the surface your machine is placed on. With the dualspout portafilter, you tamp your grounds and are essentially good to go. The bottomless is more technical, but produces a better result. Experimenting is part of the fun. This has been a fantastic purchase in my opinion. I'm a first time espresso machine owner, and this machine performs very well.
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It's my understanding that it brews better but harder to use since the coffee squirts everywhere. I like it because I can place my cup directly underneath for a better brew, more crema. I will admit that I use it rarely, but have used it.
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Normally expression tastes better with the bottomless filter. You have to try different grounds. I don't use it anymore as the traditional filter is easier to use.
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Hello, this particular portafilter will not, but we do have the correct portafilter on order. We are currently sold out on our Amazon store. If we can be of further assistance feel free to contact us. Best regards, -caffe forte
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You would pop in the basket from your dual spout and pull a shot like you normally do. The difference is you will see the whole process in action as it saturates and extracts the puck. Look on YouTube and search for bottomless portafilter o naked espresso shot. I think the coffee has a more intense flavor since it doesn't hit another piece of metal and get divided. It will go straight into your shot glass. The other thing is you can understand by how the stream flows if it's over or under extracting. It should look syrupy and smooth with a tapering effect at the bottom of the stream. It's the only way I pull shots on my machine since I got it! You would pop in the basket from your dual spout and pull a shot like you normally do. The difference is you will see the whole process in action as it saturates and extracts the puck. Look on YouTube and search for bottomless portafilter o naked espresso shot. I think the coffee has a more intense flavor since it doesn't hit another piece of metal and get divided. It will go straight into your shot glass. The other thing is you can understand by how the stream flows if it's over or under extracting. It should look syrupy and smooth with a tapering effect at the bottom of the stream. It's... » Read More You would pop in the basket from your dual spout and pull a shot like you normally do. The difference is you will see the whole process in action as it saturates and extracts the puck. Look on YouTube and search for bottomless portafilter o naked espresso shot. I think the coffee has a more intense flavor since it doesn't hit another piece of metal and get divided. It will go straight into your shot glass. The other thing is you can understand by how the stream flows if it's over or under extracting. It should look syrupy and smooth with a tapering effect at the bottom of the stream. It's the only way I pull shots on my machine since I got it! « Show Less
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Stephen, There is a screw cap on the tip of the tool for opening and closing the valve. You can open the valve to dispense the co2, and when you're done, close it to save the rest of the cartridge. I usually get 2-3 uses per cartridge on my bike (tires are 26"x2.0" for a beach cruiser.) If you have a road bike with smaller tires I would ASSUME one could get more uses, but I don't know for sure. Maybe some one with a road bike can chime in on that?
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Don't worry. You do not use the bottom of the adaptor, just the bulb at the top. I've had this for awhile and never used it, but today, I had a lot of sinus congestion and decided to give it a try. It was the easiest way to irrigate my sinuses I've found. Put the sinus bulb on a water pick tip and use as normal. I was concerned about flow back into the unit, but that does not appear to happen at all since the water pick has a solid flow forward. I'm going to use this method and let go of the chemical cauterization and prescription sprays. I'm very happy with the results. Just experiment with the angles to get a better flow and coverage of the sinuses. I'm so glad I finally tried this to discover I like it a lot!
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Yes, it works fine that way. Mine had both a regular bucket and a bottomless one, but it works fine over a toilet without a bucket at all.
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There are two nozzles-one is the regular nozzle that you can regulate pressure. The other is a pinpoint nozzle. You don't need anything else for everyday use. I love this power washer. So much easier to use and move than the upright versions.
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The naked portafilter is used to determine how well you are pulling shots. With the regular portafilter its not possible to diagnose a poor shot. You should see beads of espresso form uniformly around the bottom of the naked P as the shot builds pressure. It should then quickly go to a single stream. If the stream is broken or squirting out the sides then you have a problem with dose, tamp, grind, etc. I love the naked P.
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The bottom part of the picture is a separate stand for the dispenser that comes with it. It dispenses directly out of the bottom hole when you actuate the thumb lever. It worked OK for me. There is a plastic model that is clear and has a built in base that again is clear that I liked better. It is a little lighter and you can clearly see through it.
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If it's slightly different, it is likely a paddle for lattes. It's designed to produce a bit less froth.
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It is a squeeze trigger and you use it sparingly. Actually, I prefer to use water rather than the Bona solution, but use that sparingly also.
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I used mine to purge my tankless water heater. I placed the pump in a bucket, used a washing machine hose to hook the pump to the heater and then another washing machine hose to run from the heater to bucket. Filled the bucket with vinegar, and let the pump run. My kit did, however, bring another hose and adaptor that I have never unwrapped, so I really don't know what it is.
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Hmm never messed with the stock portafilter on these machines. You can take the whole inside assembly out and put in your basket, tamp and run it unpressurized. It pulls a much better shot if you have a good grind and beans. Sorry I'm not more help!
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Ive been putting up to 17 grams by weight in this portafilter. Im guessing this thing is more like a triple shot compared to the standard portafilter. My other filter baskets work with it as well so it is whatever you need it for.
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The top port is threaded on the inside for a PVC male adapter, threaded on the outside for a pump union. The top port is the pump discharge, you plumb that end to your filter's intake. The front hole in the part pictured is where the strainer pot connects. I don't believe this is threaded, as the pot connects with 4 bolts to the front housing. You do not connect a pipe to the front housing itself.
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There is such an attachment on the flow control adaptor. It is fitted after the control valve in the main outlet 'pipe'. I have not used it on this unit but in an older version I hooked it up as a means of drawing air, making air bubbles in the output. Since I use the pump for circulation in perceived dead spots in the tank, it didn't provide any improvement in what I was trying to achieve, so I discarded it. There was even an airline with silencer included in this kit. I am not sure what you are trying to achieve but there is no real way to plug up the main water output and force it out of the 3/16 pipe. There is such an attachment on the flow control adaptor. It is fitted after the control valve in the main outlet 'pipe'. I have not used it on this unit but in an older version I hooked it up as a means of drawing air, making air bubbles in the output. Since I use the pump for circulation in perceived dead spots in the tank, it didn't provide any improvement in what I was trying to achieve, so I discarded it. There was even an airline with silencer included in this kit. I am not sure what you are trying to achieve but there is no real way to plug up the main water output and force it... » Read More There is such an attachment on the flow control adaptor. It is fitted after the control valve in the main outlet 'pipe'. I have not used it on this unit but in an older version I hooked it up as a means of drawing air, making air bubbles in the output. Since I use the pump for circulation in perceived dead spots in the tank, it didn't provide any improvement in what I was trying to achieve, so I discarded it. There was even an airline with silencer included in this kit. I am not sure what you are trying to achieve but there is no real way to plug up the main water output and force it out of the 3/16 pipe. « Show Less
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Hi, and thank you for your question. You need this: Nuova Simonelli Bottomless Portafilter and we do sell this itme in our store at spagsespresso.If you need further assistance call us at 518-409-0998.Thanks again.JohnSpagsespresso