Weber Workshops Puck Saver – 58 mm protective disc
The thin stainless steel disc sits on top of the puck; you lock in the portafilter and brew as usual. After the shot you knock out the puck and give the disc a quick rinse under the tap.
The Weber Workshops Puck Saver is a 0.19 mm thin protective disc made of marine-grade 316L stainless steel, with 200-micron holes, for 58 mm portafilters. Available in packs of 2, 5 and 10 pieces. Coffee Coaching Club is the official Swiss importer of Weber Workshops.
Features
Protection for puck and shower screen
Water leaves the group head's shower screen at high velocity. This jet can erode the top of the puck and encourage channelling. The Puck Saver buffers it. At the same time it acts as a sacrificial layer and keeps your machine's shower screen cleaner.
Material
0.19 mm thick SUS 316L stainless steel, marine grade, with 200-micron holes. Because the disc is so thin, it barely changes the space above the puck. According to Weber Workshops, the Puck Saver is therefore the right choice if you don't want to alter that headspace.
Cleaning
Rinse under running water right after brewing. The Puck Saver is easier to clean than a mesh puck screen.
Compatibility
Fits all standard 58 mm portafilters as well as the Weber Workshops Unifilter and Unibasket.
At a glance
| Diameter | 58 mm |
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| Hole size | 200 microns |
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| Thickness | 0.19 mm |
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| Material | SUS 316L stainless steel, marine grade |
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| Position | on top of the puck |
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| Packs | 2, 5 or 10 pieces |
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| Compatibility | all standard 58 mm portafilters as well as Weber Workshops Unifilter and Unibasket |
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| Cleaning | rinse under water after every shot |
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Puck Saver or puck screen
Both sit on top of the puck, buffer the water jet and protect the shower screen. At 0.19 mm the Puck Saver is very thin, leaves the space above the puck almost unchanged and is particularly easy to clean. The Weber Workshops puck screen is a 2 mm thick 150-micron mesh and reduces the space above the puck, which can be used when fine-tuning your dose. You'll find both in our Weber Workshops collection.
Who it's made for
For anyone with an espresso machine and a 58 mm portafilter who wants to keep the shower screen cleaner without changing their routine or their dose. A Puck Saver isn't a must; good espresso works without one too. Our opinion is one of many.
For anyone who wants a puck screen that is affordable and precise: the Normcore Puck Screen from our Normcore collection. If you want the Weber system: the puck screen or Puck Saver from Weber Workshops. The same goes for distribution in the basket: the Normcore WDT Tool or the Weber Workshops Moonraker. For even grounds you'll find a selection in our coffee grinders, more accessories under barista equipment and tools. For guidance on matching your whole setup, see our espresso machine advice.
In Switzerland you can buy the Puck Saver directly in our webshop. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 5 working days. Click and Collect in Bern, Gerberngasse 44 and Zurich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b.
Frequently asked questions
Why would I need a Puck Saver?
It sits on top of the puck, buffers the water jet from the shower screen and, as a sacrificial layer, keeps your machine's shower screen cleaner. It isn't essential.
What's the difference between the Puck Saver and a puck screen?
At 0.19 mm the Puck Saver is very thin and leaves the space above the puck almost unchanged. The puck screen is a 2 mm thick mesh and reduces this space, which you can use when dosing.
Do I need to adjust my dose with the Puck Saver?
Usually not. At 0.19 mm it barely changes the space above the puck.
How do I clean the Puck Saver?
Rinse it under running water right after brewing. That's all it needs day to day.
Where can I buy the Weber Workshops Puck Saver in Switzerland?
At Coffee Coaching Club, the official Swiss importer of Weber Workshops, in packs of 2, 5 or 10 pieces. Via coffeecoachingclub.ch or in the showrooms in Bern and Zurich. Delivery in 2 to 5 working days.
Roastery tip: A Puck Saver keeps the group head cleaner and takes the edge off the water jet. For dense, full-bodied espresso we like to brew Cozy Chocolate or Nutty Delight at the roastery. That's our recommendation, one of many.
