Breville Knock Box Advertised As Vacuum For Espresso Pucks – CoffeeTalk

The Breville Puck Sucker is a vacuum pump-powered knock box designed to remove stuck-in espresso pucks from 58-millimeter Breville portafilters. It is designed to work with the Breville Dual Boiler, Breville Oracle, or Breville Oracle Touch, making it less universal than other models. The Puck Sucker works by pulling the spent puck out of the filter basket and into the catch bin below, making it easy to dispose of or compost the coffee grounds.

In testing, the Puck Sucker worked well, gently removing stuck-in pucks without exerting any physical energy. However, most Breville espresso machines have 54-millimeter baskets, which means they are not compatible with the Puck Sucker. Additionally, non-Breville espresso machines with 58-millimeter portafilters won’t have the right proprietary shape needed for the Puck Sucker to operate.

The Puck Sucker is compact enough to fit on an espresso machine’s drip tray for storage, and its catch bin is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. It can hold 10 to 12 espresso pucks before it needs to be emptied, and the rubber bottom that keeps it in place is a good feature.

However, the Puck Sucker is more expensive than the average knock box and is limited to use with just a few models, making it less widely recommended. If you’re willing to spend the money and have a compatible Breville espresso machine, you’ll enjoy its smooth operation and mess-free design.

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