Cafelat Group Gasket-E61 (Red), Silicone, E61 8mm, SYNCHKG060251

Had water leaking from the group head of my espresso machine but no more after replacing the original gasket to this one. Good quality and fit the size of my Gaggia Classic pro.

Silicone is a much better product where heat is concerned, it doesn't go hard over time, so it maintains its ability to seal correctly. It's one of many upgrades I have done to make my coffee machine woke better for me. Fast delivery and works well, would recommend.

Pleased with the look, feel and fit of this. I got it to replace a genuine rancillio seal which was starting to leak. I thoroughly cleaned out the group head, including turning the machine upside down to leave cleaning product time to work. All parts looked clean and pretty much as new. I replaced the screen at the same time. However, I find that it still leaks clean water when making a coffee, even with the handle just past 6 o'clock and good and tight. It's better than the one I removed but not as good as when the coffee machine was new when there was no leaking.

Brought after original perished. Hasn't failed yet and fits Gaggia classic very well.

I noticed my Cherub is leaking when pulling shots, so upon checking the original gasket, I found that it was very hard and brittle. I had a hard time plying the original gasket off so a quick search online shows that there is a trick. Basically use a self tapping screw to bite into the original gasket, then pull it out. Then just push the new silicone gasket in. So far, everything is working fine and there is no leaking anymore.

This is the gaskets to end all gaskets! How can I fit all of the features and functionality into just one short review? Let’s try. It differentiates itself from others by…..being red. It’s silicone which means it’s not quite as solid as a metal gasket, but also could be softer for a better seal. Used in my Profitec Go coffee machine to replace an old one. It mostly works, however when there is high pressure there’s a little bit of leakage with water dripping out. It’s mostly functional, I don’t even get to admire the red colour once it’s in place, but at least I sleep at night knowing it’s there.

Gasket used to seal gap. Simple.

After a couple of weeks, the gasket has ‘expanded’ and it’s near impossible now to fit the Portafilter.