Delonghi Dedica Unpressurized Filter Mod + Perfect Espresso Tips

The Delonghi Dedica Espresso is easy to mod with an unpressurized filter to unlock amazing espresso. At the end of the video I explain some other tips to making great espresso!
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The Dedica makes amazing espresso right out of the box, but with this unpressurized filter mod it allows you to unlock amazing espresso. The best part about this mod is that it is easily reversible. The entire setup takes less than a minute and the same amount of time to go back to stock pressurized filter.
This mod does take some tweaking of grind settings to get a perfect crema because it is a little bit less forgiving. But after tweaking the grind settings and getting the perfect pack you can get some really amazing espresso.
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[@howellst]

Awesome. Simple. Literally took 2 mins. At my second attempt I got a better espresso than a weeks worth of attempts with the pressurised basket. Thank you!

[@JJShankles]

Yay! I'm so glad it helped you

[@ZeMufenNinja]

@JJShankles Hey not sure if you're still looking at comments in this video, but if you are.... do you need to add a disposable filter at the bottom of the de-pressurized cup? Or is it good to go how it is?

[@mariellevelasco5564]

as a newbie, this video helped me learn how to disassemble and clean my delonghi portafilters and baskets!! thank you, liked and subscribed!

[@Casini1]

Excuse me, do you know if I can use it also with E.S.E. pods?? Thank you

[@MsStephers]

Thank you for this! I have a Smeg ECF01, which is basically the same machine, and I’ve been wanting to do this, but was nervous that I couldn’t get the plastic piece back in. Great video!

[@JJShankles]

Thanks! Yeah it is super easy to switch back and forth 👍

[@meshlrd1047]

Hi there I have the same machine. I've noticed people change the portafilter that came with the machine. Do i really have to buy a new portafilter in order to get a better espresso shots? Thaks

[@pbsjones]

Thank you SO much! I was ready to return my brand new espresso machine, frustrated with the piddly dripping and waiting AGES for my coffee! And the non-pressurized filter from my old Salton (RIP) fits perfectly.

[@jorgeamador2652]

Thanks a lot for tips my friend 👍🏼

[@Caroblue36]

Great tips, thank you!

[@bigbools3951]

Awesome video, the difference in the coffee with the bottomless portafilter is instantly noticeable! I really didn't want to cut the bottom off the original portafilter.....thanks

[@JJShankles]

I totally agree! And it has been brewing great several times a day for me!

[@dimit-toniakatsoulis]

you help me a lot my friend...thanks a lot

[@Amr5078494]

Nice one, thank you.

[@zinodz2]

I wish I saw your video earlier as you explained everything clear and well. I just ordered bottomless portafilter and even thou it’s 51mm same it didn’t fit in the grouphead by half millimetre. I could’ve just tired your mod and I could have non pressurised coffee

[@icyfire207]

How many gram dose do you put in ? With non-pressurized basket, it can hold more than 14g easily.

[@sting1111]

I am doing this to my delonghi bco430. I also have that grinder. What setting are you currently using? Thanks for the great video!

[@mahmoudsalman3068]

Hi that is great, please what is the grounding degree you used to ground the beans?

[@jessicavillarama7758]

You deserve more subscriber.

[@Tunnelrat6666]

Thanks for the vid I will give this ago.

[@xShaminox]

thanks for this! Where can I get that white thing u got over there to hang up the portafilterr? thanks

[@dimitrisloukis6135]

Nice tips ! i recently bought the same Espresso machine. What Settings are you using ? Medium or high temprature and what is the difference ? And for espresso from 1 to 20 ( the more the finest ) what grind level are you using ? Sorry for long comment

[@EtreTocsin]

Higher temps are good for lighter roasts

[@user-vb4ub6pv6p]

Hey brother! Very helpful your video and I would like to thank you for that! I have the same dedica and I’m interested for a non prosseruzed filter and I’m trying to find one but I can find only for 58mm and I saw this you have at the description is smaller I guess this is a problem right? I should search for a smaller one like yours? And I’m telling this cause I’m from Greece and I can’t order this one

[@etanizar]

You can search in Ebay for "delonghi 51mm bottomless portafilter". It's not a mod per se, but a portafilter replacement with non pressurized basket. I am still waiting for mine to arrive. Good luck.

[@geraldomedrano5558]

CLUTCH! I am still trying to figure out how to improve my espressos. I got the machine about 2 weeks ago. Im going to try this mod. Thank you!

[@Connorispeary]

I grabbed the 51 mm delonghi tamper and if you haven't already, definitely grab one. That plastic tamp it came with is a flimsy joke

[@valibi6752]

hey, when i click on the link for the filter it says in the description it does not fit the delonghi ec 680 :o :(

[@markshinton2280]

Hi there, where did you get unpressurized basket from? Thanks...

[@stever3979]

Great job JJ, iam assuming this should on my delonghi 3630 also

[@kathymorrow5016]

can you provide a link to the tamper you used?

[@Casini1]

Do you know if I can use it also with E.S.E. pods?? Thank you

[@Camionero]

Hi, great video! Where did you get that white holder accessory for your portafilter? thank you!

[@JJShankles]

I actually 3d printed that attachment

[@cindypindi]

I did this mod today after buying my Delonghi Dedica second hand, and it worked out so great!! Thanks for this video! :) Did you ever mod the milk frother wand, or did you keep it as is?

[@JJShankles]

I did remove the outer metal part and it works so much better. You just have to rotate it and the nozzle comes off

[@cindypindi]

@@JJShankles Thanks for your answer!! I'll give that a try too :)

[@meshlrd1047]

Hi there I have the same machine. I've noticed people change the portafilter that came with the machine. Do i really have to buy a new portafilter in order to get a better espresso shots? Thank you

[@cindypindi]

@@meshlrd1047 It does make a difference for better quality espresso shots (search up pressurized vs. non-pressurized portafilters for espresso), but if you are happy with the flavor of your espresso as is, I don't think you need to :)

[@Peter-uk3sp]

Hi, thanks for this info. I have two questions: 1. Is this unpressurized porter filter cup a specifically-created accessory for this Delonghi machine? Either way, what should I search on Amazon etc to ensure I find one that works for this? 2. When you say the optimum brewing time to aim for is 20-25 seconds, does the "clock" start on this timing as soon as you press the espresso button on the machine? Or is it the time taken from when the coffee first starts coming out of the filter spouts until it stops?? Thanks

[@dan7777]

the portafilter is 51mm, so you need to search for a "51mm non pressurized filter basket". you would time from the moment you see the first drop hit the cup.

[@tobymcdaid1061]

Is there a technique to how much coffee/water you're using? Simply swapping to the non-pressurised basket gives me extremely dark, bitter and crema-less coffee, much worse than the pressurised basket. How are you pulling better shots?

[@honestchris7472]

Well, that answered a few of my questions, my wife likes the ESE pads and I like the real espresso, I was wondering if I could just leave out the plastic part and use the ESE holder when I needed to and it seems that you can. If I can get another filter carrier cheap enough, I will try the cut off modification as well. I am also going to do the Rancillio Sylvia steam wand adaption as well. Thank you for the video.

[@EtreTocsin]

You can get an additional portafilter for as low as $10 if your lucky…all the up to $60.

[@honestchris7472]

@@EtreTocsin thank you for your answer, I bought a proper pressure free porter filter that has no base, just the push in strainer, now I use the one with the plastic for my wife's bag things, although I don`t know why I bother, she has the coffee so weak, she may just as well stick to instant.

[@TheDemethar]

Were you able to tamp easily with 51mm tamper? I am trying something like this but my basket is somewhat tapered. For example 14g doses are impossible to tamp, its getting too narrow for 51mm

[@JJShankles]

Yes I am able to tamp with a 51mm tamper. It won't reach the bottom, but it is enough to tamp a 14g shot.

[@jarpipz]

No crema comes out after doing this?? Am I doing something wrong? I followed every step

[@Nazareth434]

can the Mr Coffee Cafe Barista be modded too? if so, what basket can i get?

[@toddt0606]

Great video - So another obvious benefit of removing that plastic diversion piece, could be to remove the very hot water hitting the plastic before going into your cup correct? Seems obvious, but wanted to ask. Do you have a how to video of removing the filter insert from the double expresso cup filter itself? I can't seem to figure out how to remove the metal tray insert that sits inside the filter itself without damaging the metal. Thanks man!

[@misottovoce]

Not being a native English speaker (I'm German), it took me a while to understand what a 'mod' is. Then I realized it was a slang for 'modification. I'm explaining this in this comment for the benefit of other non-native English speakers. I am awaiting my Dedica that I ordered yesterday and so this video was interesting. Thank you for the very good video with your clear explanations.

[@JJShankles]

Thank you for that explanation, and I'm sorry for the confusion. I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@iyadalsulaiman7536]

I have the same machine and grinder. But I have been doing some experiment with the pressurized filter and always get a flat and thin crema. What number did you use or recommend for both pressurized and non pressurized filter for this capresso grinder

[@sirlimpsalot7767]

I have the same exact question... i tried using fine number 3 and 4, both come out a bit sour, tamped down with about 15g, and 17g of ground coffee using the same non pressurized filter., also beans are roasted fresh from a local coffee roaster , not sure how to fix this one

[@moiseszetina9605]

Hi I have the unpressurised basket and I tried grinding it with the dedica grinder and also tried a grind from a proffessional machine. The shots are running extremely quickly and no crema at all. I tried putting as much pressure as I can put and it did slow down the water flow but no crema and they taste a bit watery I don’t know where I am getting it wrong 🤔

[@khashraf123]

Experiment with a finer grind.

[@jimcotiguala4206]

Hey JJ, thanks for the video. I have the same model DeLonghi and Capresso machine as you. What grinding setting do you use?

[@JJShankles]

I use the 3rd from finest setting in the extra fine range, and I haven't moved it in a while. It is working great

[@jimcotiguala4206]

Thanks man

[@meshlrd1047]

Hi there I have the same machine. I've noticed people change the portafilter that came with the machine. Do i really have to buy a new portafilter in order to get a better espresso shots? J

[@EtreTocsin]

No, just do the mod as he showed in the vid…you only need a 51 mm basket

[@user-kr5sv5ls7g]

mate, i've bought an unpressed 51mm holder+basket for ec685 on Ali, but i disappointed - it has a very thin narrows (original 3 narrows width is =5mm, my new ones is 3.8mm =( ) i dont know how to fix it - maybe try to put an additional rubber gasket under the coil (75mm diameter and 1.5-2mm width) or make narrows widther? cant to find the fine solution.

[@reinholdb988]

Thanks for your video. Can you tell me where I can buy the white portafilter holder?

[@JJShankles]

I actually 3D printed that. I don't know if people sell something like that.

[@Kokeshiflower]

Hello - I have the same Dedica machine (Arte) and recently the coffee I buy (pre ground espresso grind) is not working well with my pressurised portafilter and basket. The water pressure seems to have trouble pushing through and the coffee sometimes doesn't drip out much at all. I think it's because the grind is too fine - it works a little better with the single shot basket but not the double. I wonder whether buying a non pressurised basket would solve it? Does it need to work with a bottomless portafilter too? I do plan to grind my own beans but I can't invest in a good grinder right now.

[@iyourfatherla]

Hi. If you do not unscrew the plastic out of the portafilter, does the non-pressurized basket fits?

[@JJShankles]

No, I have tried, and the unpressurised basket is too tall for the plastic thing

[@allantroylicud]

I would like to know where you got.the white porta filter holder (white) installed on your dedica? Thanks.

[@stephanesaurel6237]

Same here wana know where u got this holder?

[@mnagy7]

Same here

[@whocares9049]

It's 3d printed. He mentioned it in one of the earlier comment.

[@allantroylicud]

@@whocares9049 thanks for the info 👍

[@viranjith]

Do you brew 2 scoops and are you pressing the 2 cup button or 1 cup button?

[@JJShankles]

I brew a double shot and I press the 2 cup button

[@user-lv7ph7hs7l]

But it still 15 bar. I need to reduce to 9 bar. Any easy enough way to do it?

[@stever3979]

Hello JJ, Amazon says that the filter you recommend wont work with ny delonghi 3630

[@sean576]

Hey man I appreciate the vid. I just received my unpressurized mod in the mail. Can you link the tamper you used? My plastic one that came with the device is now too small

[@Matchamono]

It looks like your grinder is similar to mine, the Baratza Encore, an entry level machine. I’ve read everywhere that entry level grinders won’t grind fine enough for an unpressurized filter. Have you had any issues?

[@JJShankles]

Mine is the Capresso Infinity, so a similar conical burr grinder. And I haven't had an issue of it not grinding fine enough. I usually don't grind at the finest setting. While they might be "entry level" they are still pretty good machines.

[@Matchamono]

GoatToaster This mod makes such a difference. Absolutely night and day. Have you seen any single dose baskets? I got the one you recommend but it’s a double dose size.

[@charliecammack127]

Did you reprograme your dedica? I can get around 14g of coffee in my replacement non pressurised basket, so I reprogrammed the single shot button to pull 28g of water. The default settings were pulling 45g of water in a single shot, seems insand especially considering the single basket held around 7g of coffee I think?

[@riouxyz]

Your right. But with the pressurized filter pull 60g water for 14g coffee. But since I have the unpressurized and a scale, I have a 1:2 ratio. 16.5g coffee for 33 water. Both tastes good. Don't know why...

[@azndoodle1]

What's the best way to measure out if you have the correct amount of water when trying out the Non-pressurized hack. To see if I need to reprogram the water output.

[@ILOVEMRCOOK]

Hey man bit late asking but would an unpressurized cup make a big difference if you don’t have a have an expensive coffee grinder? Thanks

[@JJShankles]

It would still give you the benefits of the unpressurized filter. I have used preground espresso in it before.

[@ILOVEMRCOOK]

GoatToaster 9 Cheers man thanks for the reply. Will be ordering one!

[@CoolioBeans]

So you don't need to replace the black plastic piece when switching back to pressurized?

[@dyrichard]

You could if you don’t like coffee dripping from the third hole. It gets annoying if you’re pulling 2 shots on two different cups.

[@TrickCrip]

where to find this white portafilter holder?

[@stancurry6265]

Does this fit all delonghi models? I have the cheaper 99$ stilosa..will have to check this out. Also what was that bit dripping out of the center in between the two turrets? Was that the screw hole?

[@franciscocollazo7863]

Yeah I think that was the screw hole. Nice mod but I’m not liking espresso coming out of that third hole.

[@joecomputers2740]

thanks

[@danielperdomo952]

Hello! I have a question: The plastic piece you removed before installing the new filter mod is now unnecessary? the new filter does not work with that plastic piece? thanks for the video!

[@JJShankles]

The plastic part just makes the espresso come directly and evenly out of both the holes. You can use it or not with the stock pressurized filter.

[@dirkdigglerk9657]

I would recommend using it. When the espresso touches the aluminum it will cool down a bit. If your filter is a bit too long you can grind down the plastic funnel.

[@ABELLZSH]

When i use fine grind my machine stop working! What is the best grind for dedica machine as you have ?

[@JJShankles]

I use a medium fine grind. Try a less fine grind, or try not packing it as tight with the tamper. Both might help

[@luisabirta7099]

@@JJShankles i have one of this how can i do the whole?

[@alaastaxnovic9703]

I have the same problem

[@demmylapuz4342]

May i ask what size of a tamper should i buy for my delonghi dedica?

[@JJShankles]

I use a 51mm tamper. This one specifically: amzn.to/2JuPvVi but any 51mm should work fine

[@clodfigueroa293]

Hi! I already tried using the non pressurized basket but i could not get the right extraction of espresso. I put in 16-18grms of ground beans and used the right amount of tamping weight but i got a watery espresso. Is there a set up im missing?

[@sirlimpsalot7767]

i had same issue before i bought this same grinder as in video , my root cause before for this was uneven grind causing watered down espresso

[@dan7777]

grind not fine enough, water is travelling through the portafilter too fast and not interacting with the grinds. you need a super fine espresso grind

[@danielangrish8389]

This made such a difference to my coffee. Pressurised I found the coffee to lack the flavour that I knew the bean had. I was sceptical that this would work but on my first attempt the coffee produced was like being in my local coffee shop! Great results. Definitely recommend this mod!!

[@ivaylops]

Very informative video. 👌 Where did you buy the portafilter holder attached to the espresso machine?

[@JJShankles]

I 3D printed it on my printer

[@ckang7777]

@@JJShankles You should sell it!

[@rocknrao]

I did this mod to my Dedica, but the espresso that results is thinner and has less crema than the stock filter basket. This is using the same beans ground on the same settings on the same burr grinder.

[@x00kh00x]

You need to grind finer for the non-pressurized basket.

[@francochan]

I noticed at the 2:32 mark, you cut out the video after you said “two holes”.... I think you were gonna mention the 3rd screw hole. But you edited any mention of that hole. Because with this mod, you’re forgetting it now has 3 holes. Do you pull your unpressurized shots with 3 holes now without the plastic insert? Or do you recommend cutting the plastic insert?

[@JJShankles]

You're right, it does come through all three holes. I am usually brewing into a mug so it isn't a problem, but if you were brewing into two containers there might be some spilling in between.

[@francochan]

@@JJShankles Would there be some way to plug that hole with a screw, and have the liquid coffee funnel into the two holes only? At the moment, the only option seems to saw off the plastic insert just low enough for the unpressurized portafilter basket to fit. Wish there was a more elegant way around this. Or even if someone could 3D print a lower insert that is able to funnel the liquid coffee better than a sawed version of the insert. Right now, I use a sawed version of my insert, however, since the sides aren't flush to the sides of the metal portafilter, I'm quite sure some liquid coffee and moisture winds up between plastic and metal, which could prove problematic overtime from a hygienic and efficiency standpoint.

[@kathymcdevitt3045]

Franco Chan I put a nut and screw in the portafilter to block the whole. I must say though that I didn’t get great crema with this method.

[@francochan]

Kathy McDevitt Perhaps it could be because the metal screw and screw teeth interfered in the micro bubbles and crema creation? I recommend taking a FINE TOOTH saw and slowly cutting off however much off you need to make the basket fit. Then find-tooth sandpaper to smoothen it out before returning it back to the portafilter. I did this and it works great for me!

[@MrHamed99]

Franco Chan or you can cut the bottom of your Portafilter and now you have a naked Portafilter

[@alexprivate3145]

Hi, what setting do you have on your capresso grinder? I believe this is the hardest part of it all, getting the right grind size...

[@JJShankles]

Yes, getting grind size dialed in correctly is difficult. But I have it right between fine and extra fine

[@jamma246]

Is there a good place to get one not on Amazon (delivering to UK)? I refuse to use Amazon.

[@JJShankles]

I'm not sure about shipping to UK. You might be able to find a UK based coffee gear company, or ebay might be a good option. I have seen several options there. Hope that helps!

[@evil_twit]

But you use youtube

[@jamma246]

@@evil_twit With adblock.

[@meishar84]

Where I can find this side portafilter mount/holder? :)

[@JJShankles]

I 3d printed it!

[@eriks5986]

GoatToaster 9 can you share the data file to reprint the side mount?

[@JJShankles]

Here is for a wall mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4068851 Here is for the side mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:2039463

[@Peter-uk3sp]

@@JJShankles hey JJ, thanks for this link, but I'm confused, there doesn't appear to be a way to purchase this? I don't have a 3d printer (sadly). Is there a way to buy it from the product designer / you?

[@JJShankles]

@@Peter-uk3sp I'm not sure, I don't think the designer sells these, but there might be some options online to get things 3d printed. Sorry I can't help more.

[@vasilsariev7237]

I really wish you showed the result by brewing a cup - also are the 20-25 seconds you mention regarding the double shot that the dedica has. To me it seems it should be, but yet again it is a fixed program so can we do 20-25 sec with a fixed program? Thanks for the video :)

[@JJShankles]

I'm not positive on how the program works, but I think it is a fixed amount of liquid it tries to push out, because when I try different grind sizes the brew will be faster or shorter

[@melittaoltmanns7723]

The time is not fixed. You have to touch the button until the 20 or 25 seconds are exhausted. Then you take your finger away and now your time is fixed. Of course you can change it everytime.

[@TimothyHurley]

It seems like the simple thing is to buy a Dedica compatible bottomless portafilter and non pressurized filter which are now available on Amazon. The only complaint I’ve heard of that is it might splash.

[@gabrielahuallanca]

Thank you for your tip. But when you get the screw out don’t you end up with three holes? I wonder if you have any issues with an extra hole. Thanks :)

[@JJShankles]

It does have the extra hole, but if you are brewing into a single cup you won't have issues. If you want to brew into two cups you will spill some down the middle

[@gabrielahuallanca]

@@JJShankles thank you so much for replying :) very useful info! Keep up the great work!

[@bigpapadrew]

@@JJShankles no harm in putting the screw back in once the plastic insert is removed?

[@JJShankles]

I think it screws into the plastic part, so there isn't anything for it to hold onto with out it. But yeah there's no harm in just the screw without the plastic part

[@garymullins7869]

Where did you get the portafilter holder in the side of the machine?

[@JJShankles]

I found the design online and 3D printed it myself.

[@sanaraheem5000]

So to put back the pressurized basket we dont need to put that black plastic thing back?

[@JJShankles]

I always do since it makes the coffee flow better, but I don't think you have to

[@overkill100]

Is the double espresso cycle 20-25secs or is there an option to set the pour to constant till you stop it

[@JJShankles]

I'm pretty sure the double espresso cycle is set to a volume of liquid not a time, because if you have very finely ground beans it will take longer and it will be shorter if you use very coursely ground beans. I'm not sure if there is a way to get a constant pour though.

[@overkill100]

@@JJShankles no you're right. It's by coarseness of grind. I have a grinder but never use it so buy grounded from local company who do good coffee. I just can't seem to get that perfect coffee for latte art though

[@falcon81701]

You can buy a suitable bottomless portafilter off Amazon relatively cheap. I would not be hacksawing the original one.

[@Jason-lp1rx]

hi may i ask a question about the exraction time setting? when to count 22-25 seconds? 1) after push the buttom. 2) after pre-brew program ends,3) after liquid drops?

[@JJShankles]

I count off of when the machine starts pushing water into the grounds so your number (2) above, and that usually produces good results for me

[@Peter-uk3sp]

Wait, what exactly is the "pre-brew program"? I note option 3 was wait till the liquid starts so it's before this, so what is it and how can you tell when it starts / ends? Is the "brrring" noise the machine makes after pushing the button?

[@langzhi1873]

The dedica has a pre infusion function which means after you push the brew button it will dispense a bit of water to dampen the cake, then it starts to brew. You should count the brewing time after pre infusion

[@levanthasis]

At least this guy got BRAINS. I DON'T need to have a Garage or Metal Workshop to MAYBE, just MAYBE get a decent cup of Espresso from a relatively basic machine. That's why Factory Series Production Chains are established by their designations AND to provide work for multiple people. This kind of modification should be IMO made by least effort to get sort of approximation for ORDINARY, acceptable, non - extreme results by non-modified, already existing parts either adding of removing them. Not by drilling, cutting, sawing, hacking them - which, of course CAN be done, I'm not saying that.

[@leafeon_522]

Where did you get this unpressurized cup?? I need this in my life!

[@bigpapadrew]

plenty available on amazon 👍

[@rollerjimbo]

Hi JJ, where did you get the little white side mount to hold the sump?

[@JJShankles]

I 3d printed that. I've seen other people selling them on Etsy and such. Just Google delonghi dedica portafilter holder

[@rollerjimbo]

@@JJShankles thanks! I tried searching other terms with no luck but that did the trick

[@thomasmcguire967]

hey! hopefully you see this! did you take the screw out from the bottom permanently? i have a Delonghi Stilosa and the black part is held together with a screw.

[@JJShankles]

Yes I left the screw out permanently. Even when I use the old pressurized filter I leave the screw out

[@thomasmcguire967]

@@JJShankles thank you! What grids setting?

[@misterpearl]

@@JJShankles Why not just put the bolt back in with a nut on the other side and stop the annoying third hole thing? Or, as I have seen others do, chop a cm or so off the top of the plastic thing and then just leave it in there.

[@JJShankles]

Both of those would work, I don't mind the espresso coming out of three holes, it still goes into the cup fine for me.

[@JoeyVaracalli]

The porta filter you linked says it doesn’t work for dedica but that’s what your using..... is that strange

[@misottovoce]

I suspect that is because he did not replace the plastic insert??

[@yessicamunoz1555]

maybe you can give me some tips on how to unblock the coffee strainers because the coffee is not running smoothly and actually it doesn't run at all Thanks a lot in advance

[@JJShankles]

If the coffee isn't flowing then you may be tamping too hard. Also if you grind your own beans then try a looser grind

[@yessicamunoz1555]

@@JJShankles thanks a lot

[@stockphoto1733]

thx

[@TheSayd007]

I’m not able to get crema with non-pressure. Help?

[@khashraf123]

Try finer grind. Try more quantity of coffee.

[@jackmesiha960]

How can I stop coffee from coming out of the hole in the middle

[@87abig]

why mine so overflow using non pressurize basket then the middle hole also comeout?

[@melittaoltmanns7723]

Well, that‘s my question too. What about the screw in the middle?

[@87abig]

@@melittaoltmanns7723 they said need too open but mine when im open its flow in three hole too

[@1983Jacko]

Wait, don't you clean out the portafilter after each espresso use? Or is that filter basket so hard to remove that people don't do this? Dedica's are weird man...

[@JJShankles]

I rinse it a little bit after every brew, but then occasionally I really scrub it out fully.

[@aurtakana767]

The amazon link you attached stated that this filter does not fit for Dedica Model.

[@dan7777]

yes it fits fine, it's a generic 51mm non pressurized filter basket

[@aurtakana767]

@@dan7777 I am using Dedica Model EC685.M. I am not sure whether it will fit all Dedica Model.

[@alfadojacob]

How many grams that the basket can fill?

[@adelalwabsi6669]

The perfect grams to get the awesome taste? Is 18 grams

[@K_N_44]

How this method produce better coffee and why manufacturer didn't create it this way? Will this mod cause any damage to the coffee machine?

[@langzhi1873]

KN44 delonghi only provides you with a pressurised basket because this is an entry level coffee maker and they assume you use pre-ground coffee which is usually coarser and has a lower chance to produce good espresso. Using an unpressurised basket means you’re stepping up your game and you have a good grinder to grind fresh coffee and that enables you to brew better espresso.

[@K_N_44]

@@langzhi1873 I don't know how and why i didn't thank you for your comment.. I just watched the vid again and I found my comment. Thanks!

[@assemblyish]

It comes out so fast , any tips ? I’m really packing the espresso also 😢

[@JJShankles]

A finer grind on the espresso might help

[@DanielBulyovcsity]

5:49 I think you should leave the plastic in, coffee drips out in the center hole.

[@JJShankles]

Yes that is the downside to not cutting off the bottom. I usually just brew into a mug so it isn't an issue for me which is why I haven't changed it

[@DanielBulyovcsity]

@@JJShankles i have seen bottomless portafilters on aliexpress and amazon for dedica for about 15-20 usd. Maybe worth an investment.

[@Peacman10]

@@DanielBulyovcsity can you send me an link?

[@DanielBulyovcsity]

@@Peacman10 go to aliexpress and search for "dedica bottomless portafilter"

[@LoveMyRottweiler1]

The bottomless portafilter will not fit all the way in the handle unless you take out the plastic insert.

[@AlexWard]

I found this mod to be annoying when you actually wanted 2 cups as the coffee would also come out the hole where the screw used to be that held the plastic insert. BUT I found a pop rivet actually fit in there PERFECT! Now it only comes out the two spouts.

[@brokenneck]

Would you happen to have a name or description on what you have?

[@AlexWard]

@@brokenneck As in the pop rivet?

[@empure4179]

me too i had the same situation where the coffee would come out of where the screw used to be! what did u do to fix this?

[@AlexWard]

@@empure4179 Used a pop rivet. Google it, looks like a little nail type thing.

[@ZeMufenNinja]

@@AlexWard hey not sure if you're still replying to these comments, but I was wondering if you had found a pop rivet that is stainless steel food grade?

[@12345amack]

Anyone have a suggestion for plugging up the screw hole that it leaves when you remove the plastic piece?

[@khashraf123]

You can make a little ball of aluminium foil and stick it in the hole.

[@motivpp]

JB weld putty that has metal in it. Check at any autoparts store. It can be sawed, drilled etc after it dries and hardens

[@SimonAZ]

A smalle piece of cork.

[@bogdancristurean73]

Great video! Just one question: doesn't coffee come out through the screw hole after you remove it? This wouldn't be an issue anyway unless you're planning on using using two espresso cups for a double shot.

[@cindypindi]

I did this mod and it does a bit! So it wouldn't work for folks who want their double shot neatly into two espresso cups. It's no trouble to me since I just brew into a mug to make a latte anyway.

[@gjourde]

Hello, I made the change as the video explained, but now I get no crema at all, before I got some crema, with this change, no crema. 🙁

[@scottfitzmaurice999]

Same thing happened to me. Not sure if it is because I am using pre-ground coffee rather than freshly ground. And we have fairly hard water here. I've had to switch back to the pressurised basket to get a crema.

[@patrickchushengchen1267]

Same thing happened to me as well. Not tamped hard enough?

[@user-zn2tw5ig6o]

ขอบคุณค่ะ❤️

[@asgsittng]

Help help help!! My dedica is giving me 76 grams of espresso from 14 grams of coffee.. Way out of 1:2 ratio. What should I do!!

[@cinemafpv2442]

You can set the Watter quantity setting by pressing on the Single or double Cup button for as long you want to have the water flowing.

[@asgsittng]

@@cinemafpv2442 that will under extract the coffee. The extraction starts around 6 seconds and keep going for 25 seconds. Stopping the water would not help, cause the extraction time is correct.

[@boulalahonolulu4018]

@@asgsittng you have to count the time with pressing the button. then try to stop after round about 25 sec. Taste the espresso and re-try until you get your OWN perfect time (could be more than 25sec) with a well tasting espresso ;)

[@rr88821]

What is the white object on top of your coffee machine?

[@JJShankles]

That is a bracket that I 3d printed.

[@rr88821]

@@JJShankles ok thanks I thought you bought it somewhere.

[@LAZBY]

any Pressure mod for this machine??

[@JJShankles]

I haven't tried any. I've seen some that take the machine apart, and if the machine ever breaks I will probably try something like that then

[@JanaMelindaPhotography]

My handle is stuck. Don't ask how this happened - I have no idea. It's almost like the pressure won't release. Help!

[@JJShankles]

I have had this happen before, just give it a few minutes and it will release its self. Maybe 5-10 minutes at most.

[@JanaMelindaPhotography]

@@JJShankles Thanks for such a quick reply! It's been sitting, off, for over an hour - super stuck. :-( It still feels warm, so I will keep trying.

[@francorossi7695]

grazie 🙏 to Italy

[@lovinginvention]

Not loving where you clearly cut out the fact the espresso will spill out of the hole where the screw was as well now 😐

[@y.w.8600]

Is it really that important? 😅 2 or 3 holes makes no difference imo

[@khashraf123]

Use aluminium foil, make a tiny ball to block the screw hole.