I have a 15 yr old Gaggia Classic and wanted to replace the corroded shower screen holder. This "tune-up kit" is a great price, the IMS screen is very pretty, and I already use and like the Cafelat silicone gasket. It all fit beautifully and looked great. But I got large divots and channeling at specific spots on the puck every time, regardless of coffee, dose, tamp. I tried every experiment I could think of: screw tightness, old screen, portafilter rotation, reinstall holder, but only changing back to the original shower holder solved the problem. I don't really understand, 6 holes seems like it should be better than 4, but I do note that the back of the 6-hole screen holder has a narrow, deep channel, much different from the shallower and wider water path in the original Gaggia part. Your experience may vary, but I've since seen several similar reports online.
2022 Update - got around to replacing entire boiler. No channeling now. Bottom line, "Tune Up Kit" can't fix everything! So full stars to be fair.
| Item Weight | 0.21 Kilograms |
|---|---|
| Assembly Required | No |
| Color | Gold, Blue |
| UPC | 745558259295 |
| Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.18 inches |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Polished |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
