Water dispersion is the foundation of great espresso. Get it wrong, and you increase the chance of channeling, weak, flavourless shots no matter how good your beans are. This kit tackles the problem at every stage of the shot, from pre-infusion through to extraction.
1. 51mm HD High Diffusion Shower Screen
18 integrated channels direct water to the exact same positions across the entire puck bed, every single time. During pre-infusion, when the puck is most vulnerable to uneven soaking, this consistent diffusion stops micro-channeling before it starts, before pressurisation exaggerates it into a ruined shot.
2. 51mm EP Electro Polished Filter Basket
Reduced friction means the liquid flows more freely through the basket and sides. The result: smoother, more consistent coffee flow and balanced, reliable shots, extraction that matches the even dispersion up top.
3. Free 0.2mm Contact Mesh
Sits on top of the puck to retain its structure, further reducing channeling and improving diffusion. Bonus: it keeps your HD shower screen cleaner for longer, so there's less maintenance between pulls.
Together, all three components work as a system, even dispersion, low-friction extraction, and puck protection, so every shot pulls the way it's supposed to: full-bodied, balanced, and repeatable.
Machine Compatibility: All De'Longhi manual models listed below.
La Specialista Maestro Manual
La Specialista Touch Manual
La Specialista Opera Manual
La Specialista Arte Evo Cold Brew
La Specialista Arte Manual Coffee
La Specialista Prestigio
Stock De'Longhi filter baskets are not compatible with the new 51mm shower screen. For that reason, PSD-HD-DL is supplied only as a kit with the EP-DL-18g basket and is not sold separately.
1) Simply unscrew the center shower screw on your shower screen, and detach the shower screen from the group head.
2) Make sure to clean any residue on the group head before screwing in the new shower screen. We recommend doing a complete backflush before using new shower screen.
3) Screw in the new 51HD high diffusion shower screen using your current shower screw, run a water cycle through to make sure it is connected correcly.
4) Replace your stock filter basket in your portafilter with our new 51mm Delonghi EP filter basket. You can now dose between 16-18g of coffee in this new EP filter basket.
5) When preparing your next coffee shot, simply place the new 0.2mm contact mesh on top of your coffee puck after you have tamped it. This will help protect the puck, increase diffusion across the puck and help reduce the cleaning needed on the shower screen.
6) Make sure you run a water cycle after every extraction, this will help release any coffee grounds that may have touched the shower screen.
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High Diffusion Espresso Shower Screen - De'Longhi Kit
$99.00$77.00
What's Inside The Kit
51mm Delonghi
HD High Diffusion Shower Screen
18 integrated channels direct water to the exact same positions across the entire puck bed, every single time. During pre-infusion, when the puck is most vulnerable to uneven soaking, this consistent diffusion stops micro-channeling before it starts, before pressurisation exaggerates it into a ruined shot.
51mm Delonghi
Electro Polished Filter Basket
Reduced friction means the liquid flows more freely through the basket and sides. The result: smoother, more consistent coffee flow and balanced, reliable shots, extraction that matches the even dispersion up top.
0.2mm
Contact Mesh
Sits on top of the puck to retain its structure, further reducing channeling and improving diffusion. Bonus: it keeps your HD shower screen cleaner for longer, so there's less maintenance between pulls.
Comes with a Pesado teardrop pin to help release the contact mesh from the coffee puck after use.
18 Targeted Channels
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Crafted entirely from stainless steel, with 18 targeted channels the NEW Pesado HD High Diffusion Shower Screen gives complete control over your water distribution, every extraction.
Regular Water Flow
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Regular espresso shower screens use a mesh to help distribute the water flow evenly, this does work quite well but unfortunately, it can result in uneven water distribution. This is due to the water gripping to the mesh, causing an irregular water flow every extraction.
High Diffusion Water Flow
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The HD High Diffusion Espresso Shower Screen has been designed with channels to distribute the water flow exactly where we want it to be every time. Using this method allows us to hit the exact area we need to every extraction, distributing the water flow outwards across the entire puck bed, evenly. The HD Shower Screen also has a unique feature where the outer channels run all the way to the edge, allowing water to flow directly out the ends into the basket wall.
High Diffusion Puck Clearance
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Delonghi 51mm shower screens are only designed to cover up to 40mm in diameter, leaving oer 10mm around the perimeter, resulting in a smaller surface area of about 20% less coverage. Utilizing the unique design of the water channels that run all the way to the edge of the shower screen, including the extended diameter of 51mm of surface area, we can target the entire puck bed all at once resulting in a full, and complete infusion.
De'Longhi Quick Installation
How to install the 51mm HD shower screen
De'Longhi Trouble Shoot + Installation
How to install and dial in your De'longhi La Specialista
Why Pesado Is ThePerfect Choice
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Made from high-grade stainless steel
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Available HD sets for all Breville models
Quality checked in Australia
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Gold Coast showroom to meet in person
Frequently Asked Questions
The HD Shower Screen is designed to target the entire surface area of the puck bed, consistently every extraction. Utilizing an 18-channel design that targets up to 58.35mm of surface area, we can target the same spots of the puck bed every shot. This creates consistent, precise water diffusion.
Regular mesh shower screens cause erratic water diffusion due to the water gripping to the mesh and flowing completely different paths every extraction. This creates variables every time you extract that you cannot control.
Grab yourself the HD High Diffusion Espresso Shower Screen and create consistent, precise and high-diffused extractions for every shot.
Machine Compatibility: All Delonghi manual models listed below.
La Specialista Maestro Manual
La Specialista Touch Manual
La Specialista Opera Manual
La Specialista Arte Evo Cold Brew
La Specialista Arte Manual Coffee
*Stock Delonghi Filter Baskets not compatible with our new 51mm Delonghi HD shower screens. This is why we include a new EP filter basket with all 51mm Delonghi Kits.
51mm Delonghi HD Shower Screen
Material: 304 Stainless Steel
51 HD Thickness: 2.6mm
51 HD Diameter: 51mm
Holes: 18 Channels
51mm EP Electro Polished Filter Basket
Material: 0.5mm Stainless Steel
Sizes: 51mm filter basket - 18g dose
Contact Mesh
Material: 0.2mm Stainless steel
Delonghi 51mm (51HD) Shower Screen Kit:
1) Simply unscrew the center shower screw on your shower screen, and detach the shower screen from the group head.
2) Make sure to clean any residue on the group head before screwing in the new shower screen. We recommend doing a complete backflush before using new shower screen.
3) Screw in the new 51HD high diffusion shower screen using your current shower screw, run a water cycle through to make sure it is connected correcly.
4) Replace your stock filter basket in your portafilter with our new 51mm Delonghi EP filter basket. You can now dose between 16-18g of coffee in this new EP filter basket.
5) When preparing your next coffee shot, simply place the new 0.2mm contact mesh on top of your coffee puck after you have tamped it. This will help protect the puck, increase diffusion across the puck and help reduce the cleaning needed on the shower screen.
6) Make sure you run a water cycle after every extraction, this will help release any coffee grounds that may have touched the shower screen.
When using the HD espresso shower screen daily we recommend using a cleaning brush to keep the outer surface and channels free of coffee grounds.
Once a week we recommend a full clean, which involves unscrewing the shower screen and washing both the shower screen plate and screws under water. This will ensure no buildup, and a clean and consistent flow of water for every extraction.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.2 / 5 from 21 reviews.
Been tracking this product for a long time and the moment a 51mm water screen was announced, i asked if this would be compatible with the SMEG espresso machine I have been buying upgrades for. I was told it wasn’t compatible but took a chance and bought one anyway!
When the product arrived, the packaging was impeccable! Very impressed with this product presentation!
I installed the water screen easily (1 screw) and turned on the machine… the even distribution “shower” of water was immediately seen. The part it replaced was different in form factor so can understand why this may been determined as not compatible, but it fit… didn’t spray/leak to the sides.
I pulled about 10 shots after installation and tried out different puck screens and baskets (pressurized and not) with my upgraded bottomless portafilter. The supplied puck screen that came with this product is super thin and by far my favorite of all the ones I have.
I will continue to watch for a fully “vetted” water screen for my SMEG, but so far, it seems to be working just fine.
Be careful with getting the bundle. The basket may not fit your portafilter handle. I ended up needing to get a separate bottomless handle. Not a huge deal just did not meet expectations that it would fit my existing handle that came with my EC9355M.
Awesome upgrade to my machine!!! Definitely made a difference in my espresso shot. Makes a hell of better espresso than oem! Thank you for your outstanding product!!!
Cannot use the machine original tamper,
Machine continually over or under pressure, due to needing tamp with a seperate tamper.
Cup didn’t fit the group head properly.
Cannot use any part without another part,
Cannot use the diffuser with the original cup, cannot use the screen. Absolute waste
I went back to the original parts, the basket falls out of the standard handle so that was the first thing that i gave up on, i got sick of trying to tune the shots with your shower screen and the mesh is a pain and seemed to do bugger all. Could be user error and patience but coffee isn’t cheap and turns out the standard equipment does a good job without throwing an entire bag down the drain tuning it.
Rubbish, cannot use the machines original features to tamp. Either no pressure or too much pressure.
Cant use any part without the others. Also requires a tamper.
Absolutely changed the level of my extraction and efficency. I had to recalibrate my process slightly to dial it in, but the first use immediately yielded better tasting espresso which is what i was after and needing. Can’t recommend this enough, especially if you’re using De’Longhi and trying to get 2:1 with 18g
Orders are dispatched from the Gold Coast, Australia, with Australia Post (other carriers and shipping rates are available at checkout).
Free shipping
Australia: Orders over AUD $100.
USA: Orders over USD $100.
Canada: Orders over CAD $150.
United Kingdom: Orders over £100 GBP.
Germany: Orders over €100.
Sweden: Orders over €100.
Denmark: Orders over €100.
Other destinations: Check the free-shipping offer shown for your selected country.
Denmark — Duties & taxes not included Import duties, VAT and any applicable customs clearance fees are not included in the product price or shipping charge and are payable by the recipient when requested by customs or the carrier. This also applies to orders that qualify for free shipping.
Other destinations: Duties and taxes vary by destination. Any amounts collected by us are shown at checkout; additional import charges may be payable on delivery.
Returns & support
For return conditions, please see our Returns Policy. If you have any questions about shipping or your order, contact us.