the flowmeter is crucial when you use a volumetric espresso machine, so with selection of coffee on a touch panel. This is also the case with espresso machines of the Rancilio brand. On flowmeters used on Rancilio espresso machines are made by the Italian company Gicar.
There are 2 types of Gicar flowmeter used on Rancilio espresso machines. The first model is one with a 90 degree connection. This flowmeter has a orifice of 1,15mm and a in and outlet which is 1/4". This flowmeter can be used on the Rancilio Classe 5, Rancilio Classe 10, Rancilio Classe 11, Rancilio Epoca and the Rancilio Classe 7.
The second model is similar to the flowmeter model above. This model does also have a orifice of 1,15mm and a fitting of 2 female ¼”. But it does have vertical connectors. This model of flowmeter is used on older models of the Rancilio Classe 10 and the Rancilio Epoca.
