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Profitec Pro 400 accessories: 58.4 mm tamper and other sizes
Profitec's manual recommends a 58.4 mm tamper for the Pro 400, smaller than the 58.5 mm Normcore lists. Normcore also lists a 58.5 mm screen and 58 mm funnel.
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Short answer
Profitec's PRO 400 & JUMP manual recommends its stainless steel tamper with a 58.4 mm diameter and about 20 kg of tamping pressure. That is smaller than the 58.5 mm Normcore lists for the Pro 400 and than the 58.5 mm walnut tamper Profitec markets for other models. Normcore also lists a 58.5 mm puck screen and a 58 mm funnel, and Profitec sells a 58 mm magnetic funnel.
Key facts
- Portafilter
- 58 mm class[1][2]Profitec's 58.4 mm tamper recommendation and Normcore's 58 mm-class tool sizes point to a 58 mm-class basket; no Profitec page in our sources states the portafilter diameter.
- Tamper size
- 58.4 mm (Profitec)[2]Profitec's manual recommends its stainless steel tamper at 58.4 mm. Sources disagree: Normcore lists 58.5 mm, and Profitec's own 58.5 mm walnut tamper is marketed for the JUMP, MOVE and PRO 800 rather than the PRO 400.
- Puck screen size
- 58.5 mm[1]Normcore's size for the Pro 400-800; Profitec gives no screen size in our sources.
- Dosing funnel
- 58 mm[1][3]Normcore lists 58 mm for the Pro 400; Profitec's own 58 mm magnetic funnel has no model list.
- Group / system
- E61 (Normcore's label)[1]Normcore's guide labels the Pro 400-800 'E61'. We have not confirmed the group type with a Profitec source.
- Bottomless portafilters
- Not confirmedWe have not confirmed a bottomless portafilter for the Pro 400 with Profitec.
Watch out for
- Profitec recommends 58.4 mm, not 58.5 mm. Normcore lists 58.5 mm for the Pro 400, and Profitec's 58.5 mm walnut tamper is marketed for the JUMP, MOVE and PRO 800, not this machine.
- Profitec's manual says to clean the brew group with the blind filter and cleaner after about 90-140 cups, and warns that cleaning with cleaner too often degreases moving parts, causing squeaking and faster wear.
What fits
Product details below are the seller's own description unless a source is shown. Pick the variant named for each item.
Tamper
ALIKISSCAFE 30 lb constant-pressure calibrated tamperChoose 58 mm, flat base.
Seller's sizing. 0.4 mm smaller than the 58.4 mm Profitec recommends, so it leaves a slightly wider gap at the basket wall.
Sold by ALIKISSCAFE Official Store
Tamper (Normcore's 58.5 mm size)
IKAPE V3 calibrated spring-loaded tamperChoose the 58.5 mm base.
Seller's sizing. Matches Normcore's 58.5 mm but is 0.1 mm larger than the 58.4 mm Profitec recommends.
Sold by IKAPE Official Store
Puck screen
MHW-3BOMBER puck screen (0.2 or 0.8 mm)Choose 58.5 mm, 0.2 mm thick.
Seller's sizing, matching Normcore's 58.5 mm. The 0.2 mm screen takes up less headspace than the 0.8 mm one.
Sold by MHW-3BOMBER Official Store
Dosing funnel
MHW-3BOMBER magnetic dosing funnel (53/54 or 58 mm)Choose the 58 mm size.
Seller's sizing. Profitec's own funnel is also 58 mm. Magnetic funnels also depend on the portafilter's material.
Sold by MHW-3BOMBER Official Store
Questions
What size tamper does Profitec recommend for the Pro 400?
58.4 mm. Profitec's PRO 400 & JUMP manual recommends its stainless steel tamper with a 58.4 mm diameter and a tamping pressure of about 20 kg.[2]
Why do some sources say 58.5 mm for the Pro 400?
Normcore's compatibility guide lists 58.5 mm for the Pro 400-800, and Profitec sells a 58.5 mm walnut tamper for other models. Profitec's own manual for the PRO 400 says 58.4 mm.[1][4][2]
How often should I backflush the Pro 400 with cleaner?
Profitec's manual says to clean the brew group with the blind filter and group cleaner after about 90-140 cups, and warns that doing it too often degreases moving parts. See also how to backflush.[2]