00:00If your espresso machine is leaking, your gasket is crumbling, or you're still pulling shots with
00:04that stock portafilter, this is the video you need to watch before you spend a fortune on
00:08replacements. First up, let's talk about the single cheapest fix that makes the biggest
00:14difference, the E61 silicone group gasket kit, 8mm, sized 73x57x8. For under $4 at $3.99,
00:24this thing has already sold nearly 5,000 units with a perfect 5-star rating.
00:29If your group head is dripping or your shots are inconsistent, a fresh silicone gasket seals
00:34everything tight and brings your machine right back to life. Honestly, at this price, just grab two.
00:40Next, we've got essentially the same E61 silicone group gasket kit, same 8mm spec, but this one
00:47comes in at $4.85 with almost 4,800 sold and also a flawless 5-star rating. So why would
00:54you pick this
00:54over the cheaper one? Well, the slightly higher price often means a different seller with faster
01:00shipping or better packaging, and both are proven winners. Either way, you're getting a leak-proof
01:05seal that'll outlast the rubber gasket your machine came with. Now, if you own a Deloney EC680, EC685,
01:13or EC200, this next one's for you, a 51mm bottomless portafilter for just $5.96, with over 4,700 sold
01:22and a 4.9 rating.
01:23A naked portafilter is honestly the best training tool a home barista can own, because you can
01:29actually watch your extraction and spot channeling the second it happens. For under $6, there's zero
01:35excuse not to upgrade. Then we've got the coffee filter basket replacement, available in 51, 54,
01:42and 58mm, made from stainless steel for bottomless portafilters. It's $4.83, sold over 4,600 times,
01:51and rated 4.9 stars. This is the perfect add-on if you've already got a naked portafilter but need
01:57a
01:57precision basket to match. Stainless steel means better heat retention and a cleaner flow, and at this price,
02:04it's a no-brainer upgrade for your daily shots. And finally, for all the Breville owners out there,
02:10the 54mm bottomless portafilter designed for the 870, 878, and 880. Yes, it's the priciest on this
02:18list at $20.02, but with 4,597 sold and a 4.9 rating, people clearly love it. It comes
02:27with a
02:27replacement filter basket, so it's basically a complete kit. If you want barista-level control and
02:33beautiful, drippy extractions on your Breville, this is the one to get.
02:38Alright, that wraps up my top 5 espresso machine portafilter and gasket parts.
02:43Every single link is down in the description below, so go check them out and treat your
02:47machine to a little upgrade. If this helped you out, hit that like button and subscribe
02:52for more Coffee Gear reviews. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.
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