<p>The spouts are aligned with the machine front and cup once the portafilter is installed for use in the machine. Note the handle on the portafilter body goes quite a distance over to the side, or it would interfere with handling the cup.</p>

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2015-09-08T00:48:58.130Z
2015-09-08T00:48:58.130Z
Bruce Campbell
<p>On my Rancilio portafilter, the spouts are not aligned with the handle (I would expect them to be in a 90° angle). In consequence, the spouts do also not really align with the machine when the portafilter sits in the grouphead. Is there a specific rationale behind this?</p>

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2015-09-03T02:09:13.363Z
Isn't the spout a threaded attachment? I think you can twist/unscrew it to either replace it (e.g., with a single spout) or adjust the position/angle...? E.g., [some replacement parts](https://www.espressoparts.com/search?q=Rancilio+spout). That would be strange if it were fixed at that angle...
hoc_age
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2015-09-03T06:22:08.617Z
Yes, but not without some effort. They seem to do this on purpose, it seems to be like that on all of their portafilters, not just mine.
Niko
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2015-09-03T22:46:44.823Z
My guess is that the spout threading was designed to line up correctly when using a specific rubber gasket.  Unscrew the spout and check to see if you have one, perhaps find a replacement if necessary?
rwyland
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Why are the spouts on some portafilters not aligned with the handle?
Niko
# Why are the spouts on some portafilters not aligned with the handle?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-09-02)

On my Rancilio portafilter, the spouts are not aligned with the handle (I would expect them to be in a 90° angle). In consequence, the spouts do also not really align with the machine when the portafilter sits in the grouphead. Is there a specific rationale behind this?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Isn't the spout a threaded attachment? I think you can twist/unscrew it to either replace it (e.g., with a single spout) or adjust the position/angle...? E.g., [some replacement parts](https://www.espressoparts.com/search?q=Rancilio+spout). That would be strange if it were fixed at that angle...  
> **username_0**: Yes, but not without some effort. They seem to do this on purpose, it seems to be like that on all of their portafilters, not just mine.  
> **username_2**: My guess is that the spout threading was designed to line up correctly when using a specific rubber gasket.  Unscrew the spout and check to see if you have one, perhaps find a replacement if necessary?  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2015-09-08. Score: 2

The spouts are aligned with the machine front and cup once the portafilter is installed for use in the machine. Note the handle on the portafilter body goes quite a distance over to the side, or it would interfere with handling the cup.


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