Rhino shower screen screwdriver – tool for shower screens with a Dome-Head screw
A brief moment at the open group head: your fingertips guide the small tip into the slot of the shower screen screw, a quiet resistance, then it comes loose cleanly – no slipping, no damage to the slot. That is exactly the moment the Rhino shower screen screwdriver is built for.
A regular screwdriver tends to slip on the round Dome-Head screw used by many shower screens – La Marzocco among them – and rounds off the slot over time. The tip of the Rhino tool is matched precisely to this screw shape: a positive fit that transmits force directly instead of letting it slide sideways. The material also stands up to repeated contact with hot water at the group head without becoming brittle over time.
Why this matters for the coffee at all: coffee oils settle on the shower screen and the gasket, oxidise there over time and affect how evenly the water flows through the puck. A shower screen that comes off easily actually gets cleaned more often – and even water distribution is one of the quiet factors that decide whether a shot simply tastes right or misses the mark.
At a glance
| Type |
Dome-Head screw special screwdriver |
| Use |
Shower screens with a Dome-Head screw, incl. La Marzocco |
| Material |
Plastic handle, metal tip |
| Brand |
Rhino |
Who it's for
For anyone who services their own espresso machine and wants to remove and clean the shower screen regularly – whether daily in a café or a few times a year at home. Rhino builds the tool as a universal solution for Dome-Head screws, common on La Marzocco; machines with a different screw type may not fit as well. Our view on this is one of many – if in doubt, drop us a line at [email protected] before you order.
Worth a look alongside it: the matching cleaning products from our machine and grinder cleaning collection, plus spare parts and accessories from the La Marzocco accessories and spare parts collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the screwdriver for?
For the centre screw in the shower screen of an espresso machine – to remove and clean it without the tip slipping in the slot.
Does it also fit machines other than La Marzocco?
Rhino makes it for shower screens with a Dome-Head screw, as used on La Marzocco among others. Machines with a different screw head (for example flat slotted screws) may not fit – if in doubt, drop us a line at [email protected] before you order.
How do I recognise a Dome-Head screw?
The head is slightly domed instead of flat, with a narrow slot in the centre – the way the shower screen on most La Marzocco models looks.
Can I see the product before I buy it?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is currently there.
Roastery tip
Looking after the group head gives the coffee its best starting point – what lands in the cup after that is still down to the bean. For the great majority we recommend Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight from our own roastery – dense, aromatic, full-bodied. If you want maximum body without any acidity, Very Nutty is the one. And if you are curious about a fruity experience, Wild Peach is our side note for explorers. Our recommendation is one of many.
