Reddit reviews IMS Competition E-61 Precision Filter Ridgeless Basket 18/22 gr - B70 2TC H28.5 E
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I.M.S. produces a range of competition filters designed to bring out the best in your coffee.Description: Average capacity 18/22 gram | B70 2TC H28.5 EShape: Border: Ø 70 mm (B70) | Height: 28.5 mm (H28.5) | Corpo: Ø 60 mm for Ø 58 mm tamper | Ridge: Ridgeless | Shape: Cylindrical with convex bottom |The shape was created by I.M.S. to obtain the proper ratio between the base and height of the coffee puck in relation to capacity. The filter is cylindrical with a specific corner rounding at the base. This shape has been designed to exploit the whole coffee puck, which also facilitates drying and expulsion.Perforation: I.M.S. perforation is exclusive and patented | Perforated Area: Ø 49 mm | area optimized in relation to the shape of the filter | Number of Holes: 715 Micro spacing (E) | The number and distribution of the perforations are designed to balance the delivery in relation to the height and shape of the filter and perforated area. | Hole Diameter: 0.30 mm | Shape of the Hole: Circular with Conical cross section. | Competition Perforation: Relaminated and RecalibratedCompatibility Fits some, but not all models of: E-61, Faema, La Marzocco, Synesso, Slayer, Nuova Simonelli Victoria Arduino, Rancilio. Astoria. Conti, Elektra Commercial, La Pavoni Commercial, Vibiemme, Wega, Ascaso, Bezzera, Brasilia, ECM , Expobar, Fiorenzato, Grimac, Iberital, Rocket
I'm using a MeCoffee PID. While I'm happy with it, I don't know if I would suggest going with it depending on how confident you are. It has some great features that I love, but one major flaw. There seems to be a software bug with the steam function that can cause the boiler to go into a thermal runaway. There's a bit of a workaround but it's not ideal. I also have an old phone mounted to my machine via a magnetic car mount for Bluetooth monitoring and setting adjustments.
https://mecoffee.nl
The feet I'm using aren't actually feet. They're picture standoffs that I got cheap on Amazon. Put together with some stainless hardware from the hardware store. They look great though. The hardware store also had some rubber stick on pads that fit perfectly for anti slip.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPQDVW9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mj9QCb7MDBSPX
The gauge I've got coming is very similar to this eBay listing. Keep in mind that pump pressure (which this measures) may not accurately reflect pressure in the basket. Which is why I also rigged up a pressure gauge to measure at the portafilter spout.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401291645239
This is the basket I'm using, although I use a portafilter from a Crossland CC1 which is a bit deeper. But you have a bottomless so the depth of the basket hardly matters I suppose.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L81YUBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Gq9QCb5N14R3Q
Hope some of this helps.
Well I got it https://imgur.com/1WvbNLk
The basket is a triple IMS filter so dialing in has been a journey https://www.amazon.com/IMS-Competition-Precision-Filter-Ridgeless/dp/B01L81YUBO
I'm using a local roast from Oak Cliff Coffee and it took me a while to realize that bean density changes the dose you need in the basket or the depth/strength you need to tamp. I tried my usual 19 grams, it is a 18-22 basket after all, and got 38 grams out in about 7 seconds...
I only bought a distribution tool and it doesn't go deep enough to give a good tamp at the lower dose range of what the basket can fit. I didn't get a uniform, solid puck until I dosed at 24(!) grams this morning before work. My grind was too fine so I only got 28 grams out in 35 seconds. I don't have a scale that can fit on the drip tray so I have to guess by looking at flow and volume then weigh after :/ Getting close though.
Milk steaming is...... different. It gets to temp in about 30 seconds, it's so fast and powerful I'm having a hard time putting in air without larger bubbles and incorporating without creating any more bubbles even though the sound the milk is making is right. I'll get it though.