Rhino Thumpa Replacement Top – The New Head for Your Thumpa
A hundred times a day the portafilter hits the same spot. The dull thud, the puck dropping free, the next shot already running. At some point that thud stops sounding solid and starts sounding rattly: the top has had enough. Tube and base are still in good shape – only the head is done. That is exactly what the replacement top is for.
The top is the upper part of the Thumpa. It sits on the tube, carries the knock rod with its rubber sleeve and absorbs every single strike. It is made of plastic and fits the Rhino Thumpa 300 and the Thumpa 860. Rhino also states that it can be used as a replacement on most commercially available knock tubes.
What You Get
The top only
The replacement top comes on its own – without knock rod and without rubber sleeve.
Fits 300 and 860
Both Thumpa sizes share the same top.
Rod and rubber separately
Worn inner parts can be reordered from us individually.
If the rod or the rubber sleeve is at the end of its life too, you will find both in the Rhino Thumpa Replacement Rod / Rubber Protector – the rod measures 200 mm, the rubber sleeve 157 mm.
At a Glance
| Part |
Top of the Thumpa Knock Tube |
| Compatibility |
Rhino Thumpa 300 and Thumpa 860; according to Rhino also as a replacement on most commercially available tubes |
| Material |
Plastic |
| In the box |
Top on its own, without knock rod and without rubber sleeve |
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| Brand |
Rhino Coffee Gear |
Who it’s for
For cafés, roasteries and offices where the Rhino Thumpa Floor Standing Knock Box runs all day long and the head gives out before the rest – repairing instead of replacing saves a whole knock box. And for everyone who has built their own knock tube and is looking for a sturdy top for it. Whether the swap is worth it for you or whether a new box makes more sense is your call – our opinion is one of many.
Tip from Our Café
Behind the bar in Bern we do not wait for the top to break. As soon as the thud sounds rattly and the rod has too much play in the head, we swap it – a wobbly head eats through the rubber sleeve in weeks instead of months. When we swap, we take the rod and the rubber sleeve out of the old top and fit them into the new one; a drop of oil makes pulling on the rubber sleeve easier. That is our experience from the bar in Bern, not a lab figure.
What Goes with It
You will find more knock-out solutions in Knock Boxes and Drawers, the brand's full range in the Rhino Coffee Gear Collection and tools for the daily bar routine in Barista Equipment.
And because the next shot follows the knock: our coffee beans from our own roastery. For the dense, chocolatey espresso that holds its own in a milk drink, take Cozy Chocolate or Nutty Delight. If you want maximum body and a thick crema without acidity – exactly what a busy bar calls for – reach for Very Nutty. That is our recommendation, one of many.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the replacement top fit my Thumpa?
Yes, if you have a Thumpa 300 or a Thumpa 860. Both sizes use the same top; the number simply stands for the height of the tube in millimetres.
Are the knock rod and rubber sleeve included?
No. Only the top is supplied. You order the rod and the rubber sleeve separately when you need them, in the Rhino Thumpa Replacement Rod / Rubber Protector.
Does the top fit another knock tube as well?
Rhino states that it can be used as a replacement on most commercially available tubes. It is guaranteed to fit the Thumpa 300 and the Thumpa 860 – with third-party tubes it is better to measure before you order.
What is the replacement top made of?
Plastic, like the original top of the Thumpa. The tube and the base of the knock box stay exactly as they are.
Can I see the product before buying 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.
How is it delivered?
Available to order directly online, delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 working days. Click & Collect possible in Bern and Zurich Oerlikon.
