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Isn't it basically a Gaggia-badged La Pavoni? Shouldn't be too tricky to pick up a bottomless portafilter for one of those. Though probably best to check if it is the same as a Europiccola, which version it's the same as (pre or post-millennium). The one I picked up is out of stock (and post-millennium so probably wouldn't have fitted anyway): https://www.theespressoshop.co.uk/en/La-Pavoni-Lever-Bottomless-Portafilter-Black-Handle-New-Group---2953010/m-2157.aspx
I've bought from these guys before and they were pretty decent, couple of pre-millennium offerings here:
https://coffee-sensor.com/product/la-pavoni-lever-chrome-bottomless-portafilter-with-wood-handle-for-pre-mill-old-group-gen/
https://coffee-sensor.com/product/la-pavoni-bottomless-portafilter-black-handle-old-gen-pre-mill-2953015-1165263/Yes - Gaggia Factory 105 I think it is (the larger capacity one with the pressure-stat).
I'm a bit cautious because when I look for these things it seems essential to know if your machine is pre or post millennium - and I don't, and don't know how to tell.
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If you're not sure which version you have, you can measure the exterior of your grouphead piston cylinder. The PRE-Millennium is 50mm; Millennium is 60mm.
https://www.espressocare.com/la-pavoni-millennium-or-pre-millennium-comparison
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I’ve got the Gaggia Factory too - it’s post-mil. I’m really happy with my Coffee-sensor naked portafilter. It’s not perfect but it’s very, very nice.
Edit: just don’t go for the ‘official’ one with the rounded lip at the bottom. Stock basket is too deep and drips catch on it, flying everywhere. IMS basket won’t even fit.
Tijmen
Ptown
Isn't it basically a Gaggia-badged La Pavoni? Shouldn't be too tricky to pick up a bottomless portafilter for one of those. Though probably best to check if it is the same as a Europiccola, which version it's the same as (pre or post-millennium). The one I picked up is out of stock (and post-millennium so probably wouldn't have fitted anyway): https://www.theespressoshop.co.uk/en/La-Pavoni-Lever-Bottomless-Portafilter-Black-Handle-New-Group---2953010/m-2157.aspx
I've bought from these guys before and they were pretty decent, couple of pre-millennium offerings here:
https://coffee-sensor.com/product/la-pavoni-lever-chrome-bottomless-portafilter-with-wood-handle-for-pre-mill-old-group-gen/
https://coffee-sensor.com/product/la-pavoni-bottomless-portafilter-black-handle-old-gen-pre-mill-2953015-1165263/