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A few people have asked some questions about the EC155 tamper size, replacement frothing wands, etc. I’ll keep updating this page with answers to common questions.<\/p>\n

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Tamper Size<\/h3>\n

The EC155 uses a 52mm tamper (about 2 inches), and some guys over at coffeegeek<\/a> have had success with the RSVP Terry’s Tamper<\/a>, which weighs in at a mere $7. Note that this tamper is 50mm rather than 52mm, so it won’t fit the basket perfectly. If you’re looking for something a bit nicer, check out Coffee Compliments’ aluminum tamper<\/a> ($17). They also offer all of their other tampers in the 52mm size, although they are all upwards of $17.<\/p>\n

Frothing Wand<\/h3>\n

I’ve been looking around for a suitable replacement tip and\/or wand for the EC155, and I’ve stumbled on a decent solution (thanks to people in this<\/a> thread). Head over to your local hardware store or Home Depot and purchase a M6 x 1.0 acorn nut (stainless steel). Drill a 1\/16″ hole in the tip, I drilled from the inside of the nut using a drill press and some 3-in-one. After drilling the hole, get a larger bit and drill from the other side \u00a0to remove burrs. Be sure to wash\u00a0thoroughly\u00a0before use! The tip seems to work quite well, although I think a smaller hole could improve performance.<\/p>\n

Feel free to leave a comment if you’ve found a tip or wand that fits. For more\u00a0information, check out this<\/a> thread on coffeegeek.<\/p>\n

Frothing Pitcher<\/h3>\n

I’ve found that a 12oz pitcher seems to work best size-wise with the EC155. The 12oz pitcher is also short enough to allow milk frothing with an acorn nut tip, without a steam wand extension. This<\/a> pitcher (~$14) \u00a0is similar to the one I use. There are also cheaper options, but it’s nice to have a sturdy pitcher with a spout.<\/p>\n

You can also get a cheap<\/a> ($10) or more expensive<\/a> ($14) frothing thermometer, or you can just use a cheap meat thermometer (which works well, although it won’t clip on your pitcher nicely).<\/p>\n

Baskets<\/h3>\n

I’ve been unable to find much information about usable baskets for the EC155, but some people have had luck with some of the baskets listed below.<\/p>\n