What is E61 group head?

E61 group heads are an espresso machine group head design that have been around since 1961. It’s a design that is very tried and true and is one that is used on many of our prosumer grade espresso machines and even some commercial machines like the Faema Legend and the Faema Jubile.

Are all E61 Groupheads the same?

not all e-61 heads are true e-61 heads. the patent has run out and there are several aftermarket and non-faema versions, some w/o pre-infusion, and, iirc, some that aren’t even thermosyphons. Good point! At some point we should try and group the various E61 groups (original, variant, imitation) and categorize them.

When should I replace my Grouphead?

Grouphead Gasket Replacement

1. Purpose: To maintain a proper seal between the grouphead and the portafilter basket when extracting espresso.
2. Frequency: If your machine used greater than once every 3 days, every 6 months, or if your machine used less than once every 3 days, every 12 months.

Where is Profitec made?

The production Our espresso machines and grinders are manufactured in our production facilities in Bammental and Mauer (near Heidelberg). We assemble each part by hand. We want you to be satisfied and therefore we work with the greatest care and passion on every single detail, for the perfect espresso machine.

Is Profitec 700 worth it?

The Verdict Dual boiler machines are at the top of the heap when it comes to prosumer espresso machines, and the Profitec Pro 700 is among the best of the bunch.

What does E61 mean on a coffee machine?

E61 is the name of an espresso machine brought to market in 1961 by the Italian company Faema. This machine brought in a new era of espresso makers. Not only was the E61 the first heat exchanger machine, meaning that fresh water was used for making espresso instead of boiler water.

Why is my group head leaking?

If the grouphead leaks from the space in between the portafilter and the grouphead during brewing then the group gasket is either worn out or out of place. This gasket needs to be replaced typically every six months to a year. Use a flathead screwdriver to pull the shower screen down and off the machine.

Is Profitec the same as ECM?

The Profitec 700 is almost identical to the ECM, but some of the fit and finish is not quite up to the same standards. The Rocket uses different internals, such a smaller set of brass boilers instead of the stainless steel ones on the ECM.

Is Profitec German?

Profitec and ECM both are located in Germany, but Profitec is more focused on the dual boiler machines, while the ECM lineup includes single boiler and heat-exchanger models.

Is ECM better than Profitec?

Buy the ECM if you want all the features and the best build quality. Buy the Profitec Pro 700 if you want the same functionality of the ECM but are willing to sacrifice a small amount of final build quality for a slightly lower price.