Gaggia (996530037144) 4332037000 Portafilter Handle

Before ordering this product, some words of caution: firstly make sure this handle is the correct one for your machine. If you have a non-standard portafilter, i.e. one that did not come with your machine, you may consider contacting the manufacturer of your portafilter. All I can tell you is that it DOES fit the portafilter that came with my Gaggia Classic.Secondly, as others have pointed out, removal of the retaining bolt is tricky, especially if the portafilter has been used for some time / years. Proceed with the removal of the bolt VERY CAREFULLY, using a 10mm socket wrench on an extension. If the bolt won't budge, there are tips on this elsewhere in this review section and / or on YouTube.Thirdly: once you have removed the old bolt you will probably find that it is rusty. Soak the bolt in vinegar for a few days to remove the rust - you will find it will look almost like new. Some people swear by cider vinegar, however most vinegars will probably work just fine (I used white wine vinegar). Put some vinegar also in the "nut" part of the portafilter and seal with sellotape or blu-tak.Before re-assembly, wash and clean the vinegar off the bolt and nut. Dry with kitchen paper. Now squirt a small amount of WD40 into the nut part and test the bolt. It should work fine.When confident that all bits are marrying nicely, fit the new handle and re-fit the bolt. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE BOLT.Regards to all - and happy coffee-making!

I should have listened to some of the other revues.The replacement handle and screw are fine and I am temporarily using the new handle, without the bolt, because as other people have found, if your coffee machine is several years old, the old bolt will be corroded inside.I sprayed it with WD40 and left it for 24 hours, It still sheared off, so I have wasted my money.If you think your old bolt has seized up inside the metal part, save yourself some time and money, go straight for a new Portafilter.P.S.Figuring I had nothing to lose, I drilled out the old bolt, small drill first, then same size drill as the bolt, inserted a small, cut down, nylon rawlplug, used a cut down screw and a spring washer and now I'm back in business. Anyone for coffee?

It fits gaggia portafilter handle. As such 5 stars. My old handle lasted about 3-4 years.Separately bought:- a new bolt- handle end bit- a long spanner to fit inside the length of the handle to use with the 10mm bolt. (in he end I didn't use this)Getting the bolt out can be major headache. I sprayed inside the handle with wD40 and planned to use the long panner to fit inside to grip the screw, no joy. Left 24hrs with wd40. No joy. Got a hammer and smashed the old handle to get at the bolt. Very rusted (but I did put the portafilter in the dishwasher many times). Soaked the end including the bolt in a little cap of wd40 for 24hrs and got out a good set of plyers with teeth that gripped the badly rusted head of the screw - and finally the screw came out quite easily.

This is a like-for-like replacement for the Gaggia portafilter handle - mine snapped after about seven years' use. If yours does, don't throw the end cap that hides the nut away like I did - this replacement handle doesn't come with one, and on their own they're about a fiver! The missing cap doesn't affect use in the slightest, of course, but be aware this is the handle only, and not the finishing cap.

This is a great replacement for your original handle, however because it is hollow plastic it can break if you overfill your coffee portafilter and subsequently apply too much pressure when you engage the filter. I am on my second replacement and considering making my own out of wood as this will be more sturdy.

I had badly damaged the plastic on my Gaggia Classic brew handle over the years by putting it in the dishwasher and I ended up with a metal brew basket with bits missing, an end cap that no longer stayed on and a weak-rusted connecting nut. I purchased this new portafilter plastic handle and end cap (this cap is shaped differently to the original half-moon so you need to replace all the plastic elements) and managed to remove the nut by smashing off the remaining ancient plastic handle and applying a double dose of WD40. I reassembled using the old nut and everything is as new again. Wonderful. I won't put it in the dishwasher again, promise.

Well it fits. You need a small socket set with an extension bar. I think it was a 9 or 10 mil socket. So a bit fiddly. Best to take off the old one first, like another reviewer suggested, just in case the whole bolt breaks and you have to buy a complete new basket, handle etc.And the new one does not come with a cap on the end. The old one will not fit, because it’s a different shape. So I guess it will fill with water when you wash it and then it’ll all pour down your trouser leg. Better watch for that one…Get a sense it is a bit more flimsy than the original. We’ll see.Adequate though.

There is nothing intrinsically wrong with this product, but please read a cautionary tale...When mine arrived, I undid the bolt to remove the old plastic handle and it sheared off, leaving half the bolt stuck in the metal part of the filter holder. I had no option but to buy a complete new filter holder - which meant that I didn't need this item after all.So I would suggest that before purchasing, first remove your old handle to check that this doesn't happen to you. If successful, then go ahead and buy a new handle. It's probably worth checking the condition of the bolt and maybe buying a new one at the same time.