Cafelat Simonelli Silicone Group Gasket Red 8.3mm  €6.99

Description: 

Cafelat was the first to produce silicon gaskets and still has the super soft silicon that is lacking in competitors' gaskets.

This 8.3mm version suits machines under  2 years - if your model is older, you may be interested in the 9mm version see below or Simonelli Silicone Group Gasket Blue 9mm

Made from soft and heat-resistant silicone, which lasts longer, than rubber gaskets.
The internal groves and soft consistency make for easy installation and removal and the light color helps to detect if there is a build-up of coffee debris 

Why buy?

• If you notice that there's water leaking from the area above the portafilter, known as the group head, then your gasket is probably to blame.
• When changed your coffee cream will improve as you will have achieved the maximum extraction pressure of 9 bars. (The pressure will be constant as the filter basket has a full seal.)

Features:

• Better than rubber gaskets, since silicone doesn't have any smell or taste and is easy to change in and out.
• The light color helps to detect if there is a build-up of coffee debris.
• Easy to install - just push on and lock with the portafilter.