{"product_id":"espresso-machine-thermofilter-1-temperature-device-scace-device-only","title":"Espresso Machine Thermofilter 1 - Temperature Device - Scace Device Only","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScace-Style Thermofilter 1 - Portafilter Temperature \u0026amp; Diagnostic Device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped with Greg Scace, the original inventor of the portafilter thermofilter, this tool lets you measure actual brew temperature at the group in real time - the single most useful diagnostic tool for dialing in and troubleshooting an espresso machine's brew temperature stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 58mm brew basket housing (fits most commercial portafilters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in flow controller meters water to simulate a real double-shot pull (25-30 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType T thermocouple output - requires a separate digital thermometer (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold without a bottomless portafilter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: most commercial espresso machine group heads using a standard 58mm, 58mm-tamper-size portafilter basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-references (58mm basket): Astoria\/Conti 27190, I.M.S. IMS3T011, La Marzocco 5.133, Rancilio 40100096, Wega WY27190\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with: any digital thermometer that reads a Type T thermocouple (Fluke units are the field favorite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTALLATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnaps into the group like a normal bottomless portafilter - no tools or machine modification needed, just insert, lock in, and pull a shot to read live temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull several shots after an idle period to see how duty cycle affects your brew temperature - most machines run hotter or colder than their resting setpoint depending on how recently the group was used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed by World Barista Championship and US Barista Championship technical teams to evaluate competition machines - it's a legitimate benchmarking tool, not a novelty gadget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin the ongoing technical discussion on \u003ca title=\"Home-barista.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.home-barista.com\/forums\/viewtopic.php?t=453\"\u003eHome-barista.com\u003c\/a\u003e, and see compatible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grainger.com\/product\/FLUKE-Thermocouple-Thermometer-WP53127\/_\/N-bf4Z1z0r51d?breadcrumbCatId=5818\u0026amp;s_pp=false\u0026amp;picUrl=\/\/static.grainger.com\/rp\/s\/is\/image\/Grainger\/4YV87_AS01?%24smthumb%24\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFluke thermometers here\u003c\/a\u003e. This is an electrical\/measurement device and is non-returnable once shipped - see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoparts.mom\/returns\"\u003ereturn policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Espresso Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37553501372603,"sku":"EP_THERMOFILTER1","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/8282\/9755\/products\/ep_thermofilter1_1.jpg?v=1610085609","url":"https:\/\/www.espressoparts.mom\/products\/espresso-machine-thermofilter-1-temperature-device-scace-device-only","provider":"Espresso Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}