{"product_id":"ims-competition-praecisionskurv-58-mm-2t-h24-5","title":"IMS Precision Basket 58 mm Competition B702TH24.5M","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIMS Competition Precision Filter Basket 58 mm 2T H24.5\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a more precise foundation for your espresso with the \u003cstrong\u003eIMS Competition B702TH24.5M\u003c\/strong\u003e. This double filter basket is designed for espresso machines and portafilters that use baskets with a 70 mm outer rim and a 58 or 58.4 mm tamper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket features 641 precisely manufactured micro-holes distributed according to the IMS M Pattern. The controlled perforation helps water move evenly through the coffee puck and provides excellent opportunities to work consistently with grind size, dosage, and puck preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe IMS Competition Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMS Competition baskets are manufactured with a focus on consistent hole size and placement. The holes are re-laminated and calibrated after perforation to reduce variations between individual openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B702TH24.5M features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e641 micro-holes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHole diameter of 0.30 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eM Pattern perforation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerforated area of 49 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatterned area of 44 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElectropolished surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExternal retention groove\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRounded internal corners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded transition between the sides and the bottom of the basket helps to utilize the coffee puck and makes it easier to knock out the used puck after brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor 58 and 58.4 mm tampers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMS specifies the basket for use with 58 or 58.4 mm tampers. A tight-fitting tamper reduces the amount of loose coffee along the edge of the basket and makes it easier to create a level, horizontal puck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designation 58 mm describes the tamper and basket size, but does not automatically mean the basket fits all espresso machines with a so-called 58 mm brew head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, always check the internal depth of the portafilter, the outer diameter of the basket, and the position of the retention spring before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage depends on the coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical capacity of the basket varies depending on the roast level, coffee density, and grind size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMS provides the following recommended dosage ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDark roast coffee: approximately 16–18 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium roast coffee: approximately 17–19 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight roast coffee: approximately 20–22.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-roasted coffee beans often have a higher density and therefore take up less space at the same weight than darker roasts. The correct dose can therefore not be determined by the basket's height alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure that there is appropriate clearance between the tamped coffee puck and the machine's shower screen. Excessive dosage can cause the puck to touch the brew head and affect water distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUniform perforation for precise espresso\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precision basket does not automatically eliminate the risk of channeling. The result still depends on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA consistent coffee grinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect grind size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven distribution of the coffee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePotential use of WDT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLevel tamping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect brewing temperature and pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the uniform perforation provides a more predictable starting point than many standard baskets. This makes it easier to adjust the espresso recipe and identify the effect of changes in grind size or dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExternal retention groove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket has an external groove with a diameter of approximately 60.5 mm. The groove is used by the portafilter's spring to hold the basket in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means that the basket usually stays in the portafilter when the coffee grounds are knocked out. However, the size and strength of the spring can affect how tightly the basket fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to achieve a good result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a starting dosage that fits the roast level of the coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistribute the coffee evenly in the filter basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBreak up clumps with a WDT tool as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTamp horizontally with an appropriate 58 or 58.4 mm tamper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the space between the coffee puck and the brew head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrew the espresso and evaluate flow, time, and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust primarily the grind size, while keeping the dosage stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using a bottomless portafilter, you can more easily observe uneven flow and any potential channeling, but a bottomless portafilter is not necessary to use the basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCleaning and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnock out the coffee grounds after each brew and rinse the basket thoroughly with hot water. Regularly check that the micro-holes are not clogged by coffee oils or fine coffee particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more thorough cleaning, the basket can be soaked in a suitable cleaning agent for espresso and coffee equipment. Follow the cleaning agent's dosage instructions and rinse the basket thoroughly with clean water after the treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid needles, steel brushes, and other sharp tools that can damage the micro-holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e IMS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel number:\u003c\/strong\u003e B702TH24.5M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double precision filter basket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2T \/ 2 cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter rim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø70 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasket body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø60 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamper size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø58–58.4 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetention groove:\u003c\/strong\u003e External, Ø60.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of micro-holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 641\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHole diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.30 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerforated area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø49 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM Pattern area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø44 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electropolished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depends on roast level and coffee density\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortafilter included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamper included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMS Competition B702TH24.5M is an obvious choice for the espresso enthusiast who wants a precision basket with uniform perforation and a better opportunity to work systematically with their espresso recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tamper fits the filter basket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMS specifies the basket for tampers with a diameter of 58 or 58.4 mm. A tight-fitting tamper makes it easier to compress the coffee evenly all the way to the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much coffee fits in the basket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appropriate dose depends on the roast level, density, and grind size. IMS specifies approximately 16–18 g for dark roast coffee, 17–19 g for medium roast, and 20–22.5 g for light roast coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the basket fit all 58 mm espresso machines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You must also check the basket's 70 mm outer rim, the 24.5 mm height, and the portafilter design. Compare these measurements with your existing filter basket before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 2T mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2T means that the basket is developed for a double portion of espresso. However, the actual dose depends on the coffee and the chosen recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many holes does the filter basket have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket has 641 micro-holes with a diameter of 0.30 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the filter basket have a retention groove?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The basket has an external groove that the portafilter's spring can engage with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes an IMS precision basket prevent channeling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on its own. Consistent grind size, good distribution, correct dosage, and level tamping are still crucial. However, the basket's precise perforation provides a more uniform foundation for extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre a portafilter or tamper included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The product consists only of the IMS filter basket. 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