Description:
Gaggia steel shower kit - with 4-hole OEM original steel shower holder.
This kit is needed if you want to use an IMS shower screen on Gaggia classic models 2015 and before or if you have an aluminium shower holder - see fits tab. It replaces your old aluminium classic shower holder, which won't fit the IMS shower screen. If you want an IMS shower screen - you will need this steel shower holder. This kit is designed to distribute the water more evenly, but will not prevent channeling.
Features:
-The steel shower holder has better heat retention properties, for better crema and no aluminium oxide. (Stainless steel will not corrode)
- It has 4 holes for better distribution of the water ensuring a more complete extraction and will fit the IMS shower screen perfectly.
- The IMS shower screen gives a more even and full extraction which adds to the crema.
- The Silicon gasket is made from heat-resistant silicone, which lasts longer, the internal groves and soft consistency make for easy installation and removal and the light colour helps to detect if there is a build-up of coffee debris.
In order to get the best fit from the shower screen, you may have to rotate the shower screen a little, so that the water from the 4 holes in the steel shower holder is distributed fully and not directly to the IMS shower holes.
This kit is designed to distribute the water more evenly, but will not prevent channeling.
The gasket that comes with the kit is 8.5mm and suits the older machines that have some wear, if you have a new model the orange 8mm would be a better fit.
Product is pure quality and transforms the way my Gaggia Classic makes an espresso. Newer Gaggia Classic's (Pro) come standard with stainless steel group elements (if that's yours order just the shower screen and silicone gasket), but mine is an older model (pre 2015) so this set is perfect! Highly recommended!
Hi, does this kit will fit into Gaggia Classic Pro?
Blue Star Coffee Replies:
Hi Adam, If your model has the aluminum shower holder then the kit will fit. The new professional models already come with this stainless steel shower holder, so you will only need the shower.
RobertfromUnited Kingdomasks
Hi. Will this fit Gaggia Classic RI9403? My model is RI9403/18 & struggling to find shower head assembly with upgraded screen that will fit. Many thanks, Rob.
Blue Star Coffee Replies:
If your version has an aluminium boiler - then it will fit.
If your version has the stainless steel boiler (Gaggia Classic V2 2015 RI9403 ) - then it will not fit.
If your version is produced after 2019 and has the aluminium boiler - it comes already with a stainless steel shower holder - so you will only need the screen or gasket