Weber Workshops Steam Dial – variable orifice steam tip
The steam tip is one of the most overlooked parts of an espresso machine. How much milk is in the pitcher, how big the steam boiler is, how wide the tip's opening is – all of this determines how fine the foam turns out. The Steam Dial puts exactly that opening in your hands: with the ring, you adjust the amount of steam steplessly.
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What the Steam Dial does
Instead of a tip with fixed drilled holes, the Steam Dial has a variable opening. This lets you match the steam to your machine and the amount of milk: opened wider for more power with larger amounts, narrower for fine control with small amounts. It helps the milk roll evenly and makes the path to fine microfoam easier to follow.
At a glance
| Function |
Steam tip with steplessly variable opening |
| Base thread |
1/8 BSPT, 28 TPI, male |
| Directly compatible |
including La Marzocco GS3, Nuova Simonelli Oscar, Slayer |
| Other machines |
with a suitable adapter (see below) |
Which adapter for which machine
If the base thread doesn't fit directly, you'll need an adapter. The most important ones in our range:
| Olympia Cremina |
M7x1 |
| Rocket, Decent, ECM, Isomac, Lelit |
M8.5x0.75 (male) |
| Rocket, Quick Mill, ECM, Isomac, Rancilio Silvia, Expobar, Grimac |
M10x1 (female) |
| Astoria, Wega |
M8x0.75 (female) |
| La Pavoni |
M6x1 (female) |
You'll find all adapters in the Weber Workshops collection. Check your machine's thread specification before buying; if in doubt, our team will help you out.
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Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days. Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Steam Dial fit my machine?
The base thread is 1/8 BSPT with 28 TPI (male) and fits directly on machines including the La Marzocco GS3, Nuova Simonelli Oscar and Slayer. Suitable adapters are available for many other machines. Check the thread specification of your steam tip before buying.
Do I definitely need an adapter?
Only if your machine's thread doesn't match the base thread. Choose the right adapter for your machine from the table above.
Does the Steam Dial automatically make better foam?
It gives you more control over the amount of steam. Good milk and technique still make the difference – the Steam Dial makes adjusting easier and more repeatable.
Roastery tip
On small machines with a weak boiler, a narrower opening helps: you gain time to get the milk rolling cleanly instead of it getting away from you straight away. On powerful machines, the opening can be wider. Work your way through the settings on a quiet afternoon – you'll get a feel for it quickly. That's our recommendation, one of many.
