Re: Naked PF - What Is It Good For?

kramerica wrote:
hey everyone,
What's the deal with these naked PFs? Are there any real advantages
over regular ones? if so, why they don't come with the machines and
only as an aftermarket purchase?

Thanks a lot..


Firstly, they are an aid to check your pulls. They will show up bad distribution and tamping issues.

Secondly, they do seem to improve the quality of shots, but this is very subjective. I personally prefer shots pulled with the bottomless pf - they seem creamier and have a nicer mouthfeel. They are also sweeter - I am able to drink them without sugar, which I can't do with the regular pf.

As to why they don't come with the machine - they are a fairly recent innovation, and are only recently becoming available from parts' suppliers etc. They also only pour a single stream, whereas most machines pull doubles through two spouts, for two singles, so there are disadvantages. They are also very messy if you don't get your technique right :)


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