gasket, element
The gasket that seals the heating element to the boiler end to prevent leaking.
gasket, portafilter
The gasket located on the underside of the group head to which the portafilter seals.
Grind
The general description for the level of coarseness of the ground coffee used to brew espresso.
ground connection
Provides the ground reference for the autofill system.
group cap
The removable top cover on each group. The thermal limiter and bleed screw are located on
top of the group cap.
group, espresso machine
The brewing head of the La Marzocco. It is completely filled with water to allow the
convection of heat within and provide a high level of thermal stability for espresso brewing.
impeller, flowmeter
The six bladed wheel that spins within the flowmeter body. Magnets are positioned inside the
impeller which provide a signal for the control box when spun under the magnetic sensor.
impeller, pump
A configuration of delicate graphite blades which spin rapidly and force water into the
espresso machine. They are especially sensitive to particulates in the water supply.
keypad
Sometimes referred to as the button pad, the menu pad offers the barista a selection of pre-
programmed drink options. It also allows the operator to program the machine to a specific
pour volume.
Portafilter
The handled device used to hold ground, tamped coffee in place during brewing. The barista
moves the portafilter between the coffee grinder and espresso machine.
pour spout
An attachment at the bottom of the portafilter that direct espresso into the cup. Generally
the pour spout diverts coffee into two separate shot glasses.
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