De'Longhi Dedica EC685: Parts & Specifications

Field-measured specifications. De'Longhi publishes no internal component data in consumer documentation.

Portafilter & Group Head

ComponentSpecificationNotes
Portafilter diameter51mmNon-standard — not 53mm or 54mm
Group head gasket OD51mm
Group head gasket ID40mm
Group head gasket thickness7mmCritical — 8mm will not lock correctly
Gasket compoundSilicone preferredEPDM acceptable — thermoblock cooler than boiler
Crema enhancer disc diameter~8mmRubber, single 0.7mm hole
Crema enhancer hole diameter0.7mmClean with toothpick only

Steam System

ComponentSpecification
Steam tip bore1.0mm (single hole)
Steam tip threadM10 × 1.0mm (same as Gaggia Classic Pro)
Steam valve stem O-ring10mm OD × 7mm ID × 1.5mm, EPDM

Thermoblock & Pump

ParameterValue
Heating systemAluminium thermoblock (not boiler)
Thermoblock passage diameter (approx.)3–4mm
Heating element power1300W
Pump modelULKA EP5 (same as Gaggia Classic Pro)
Pump rated pressure15 bar
OPV factory setting~15 bar
OPV target (non-pressurized basket)9 bar
OPV access pointBehind drip tray — no panel removal required
Water tank capacity1.0L
Drip tray capacity (overflow cutoff)~350ml
Max descaling concentration1.5g citric acid per 100ml
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