New PF Handles

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Endo

New PF Handles

Post by Endo »

The Mini Vivaldi now has new chrome end handles (hey...they took my suggestion!)

Now I just need the chrome front drip tray. (They can ditch the BBQ brush to recoupe the added cost. :lol: )
New Chrome PF Handle (Courtesy of Chris Coffee Services)
New Chrome PF Handle (Courtesy of Chris Coffee Services)
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LJCoffeeGuy

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Post by LJCoffeeGuy »

Handles look good.....about time!
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slo
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Re: New PF Handles

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And where can such a handle be procured?
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secuspec

New PF Handles

Post by secuspec »

slo wrote:And where can such a handle be procured?
Any chance to obtain them in Germany? Like the look.
Endo

Re: New PF Handles

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I got the info and picture off the Chris Coffee Facebook page.

I would assume they'll soon be selling the new PF's but I don't know if they will be selling just the handle, seperately.
Bitches_Brew

Re: New PF Handles

Post by Bitches_Brew »

are they plastic? a cushioned grip would be sweet. (LM style)
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Re: New PF Handles

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Also from the CCS Facebook post (the caption for the photo Endo posted):

"Check out the new portafilters that now come with the La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi and Vivaldi II. They are not for sale separately, at this time."
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MonkeyK

Re: New PF Handles

Post by MonkeyK »

That is the handle you get if you order a bottomless PF from CC. I just got one.
dgasmd

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Post by dgasmd »

Bought my mini Last December and it came with those portafilters. Also got a bottomless and it came with a different plastic handle though.
scareyourpassenger

Re: New PF Handles

Post by scareyourpassenger »

dgasmd wrote:Bought my mini Last December and it came with those portafilters. Also got a bottomless and it came with a different plastic handle though.
Same here, I wanted to swap the dual handle over to the bottomless but those handles are on there good!
LDT

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Post by LDT »

The portafilter handles are secured with a threadlocker of some type. I got mine off by constructing a wood extension as shown in the photo below. The piece of wood is split almost from one end to the other and and held tight with two bolts. I then wraped the PF handle with duct tape and put the PF into a vise with padded jaws. This provided enough leverage to break the bond and remove the original PF handle without damaging it.

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MonkeyK

Re: New PF Handles

Post by MonkeyK »

I am findig myself annoyed by the new handle; the tip is chromed plastic and wiggles a little. If anyone has a triple fitting bottomless with the original handle and wants to trade, LMK.

--or I could just go LDT on my bottomless and swap its handle with one of my other portafilters.
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