{"product_id":"e61-8mm-silicone-group-gasket-73x57x8mm-1486050","title":"E61 8mm Silicone Group Gasket 73x57x8mm - 1486050","description":"\u003cp\u003e73 mm x 57 mm x 8.0 mm suitable for all variations of the E61 group, this is the standard size for lightly worn or like new group heads. The \"REPA\" and dimensions side faces up when installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome product history and notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reason silicone was chosen as the material is purely from a cleanliness point of view, the gaskets are neutral and do not have any smell or taste  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey do not bake hard so removal is easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo need to crank the portafilter tight in the machine as you would a hard EPDM rubber (the industry standard) gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoplanet.com\/products\/haynes-lubri-film-plus-brew-group-lubricant-1oz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esilicone lubricant\u003c\/a\u003e such as food safe white grease. Silicone does not like petroleum based grease \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen installing \u003cstrong\u003edo not use a sharp screwdriver to push them in\u003c\/strong\u003e, the silicone will break. Use the portafilter with the basket removed to install  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Espresso Planet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51092204290352,"sku":"1486050","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/3605\/0736\/files\/CG_59_1200x_956cdac2-6884-4278-b740-50ac1a8469c4.webp?v=1773167747","url":"https:\/\/www.espressoplanet.com\/products\/e61-8mm-silicone-group-gasket-73x57x8mm-1486050","provider":"Espresso Planet - Supramatic Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}