Pesado V2 High Diffusion Espresso Shower Screen for Breville

* Even puck coverage: Channelled design targets the whole coffee bed, reducing side-bias and channeling.
* Consistency built in: 18 water channels map flow to the same spots every time.
* All-steel durability (58mm set): Upgrades Breville’s plastic diffusion plate to stainless for cleaner, more reliable flow over time.

* 54mm: Remove the original screen, clean the group, screw in the HD screen.

* 58mm: Remove the original screen and plastic diffuser, seat the stainless diffusion plate against the HD screen (indent facing away from the screen), then reinstall with your existing screw

Care:
Brush channels clear after use; once a week, remove and rinse the screen (and diffusion plate, 58mm set) to prevent buildup and keep flow uniform.

Size & compatibility

54HD - All Breville 54mm 
Bambino, Bambino Plus, Barista Pro, Barista Touch, Touch Impress, Duo-Temp Pro, Barista Express, Barista Express Impress and The Infuser

MV-HD — Breville 58mm family
Dual Boiler, Oracle, Oracle Touch. 
*Not compatible with Oracle Jet. 

Note: the 54HD is not compatible with single baskets; use double baskets only. The new MV-HD is now compatible with both single and double shot baskets. 

Specifications

• Material: 304 stainless steel (both versions)

• 54HD: 2.6mm thick; Ø 53mm; 18 channels

• MV-HD screen and plate: 8.54mm thick; Ø 58.35 mm; 18 channels

What is a high diffusion shower screen and why does it matter?

A high diffusion shower screen has a more open, precisely engineered hole pattern than the stock Breville screen. This distributes water more evenly across the coffee puck, reducing channelling and giving you a more consistent extraction on every shot.

Is this a direct replacement for the stock Breville shower screen?

Yes. It fits directly into the grouphead of Breville 54mm machines in place of the original screen - no modifications needed. Remove the centre bolt, swap the screen, refit the bolt.

However - please note that it is not compatible with single shot baskets. Double shot baskets only.

Which Breville machines is this compatible with?

This fits Breville 54mm machines: Barista Express (BES870), Barista Pro (BES878), Barista Touch (BES880), and Barista Touch Impress (BES881). It is not compatible with Breville 58mm machines - if you have a Dual Boiler, Oracle, or Oracle Touch, you need the 58mm version.

How often should I replace my shower screen?

For home use, every 12–18 months is a good guideline - or sooner if you notice uneven extraction, slower flow, or visible scaling. Regular backflushing extends the life significantly. However the lifespan of these HD screens is much longer and should be fine for years.

Will this actually improve my espresso?

For most home setups, yes - especially if your machine is more than a year old and still running the original screen. More even water distribution means better saturation of the puck, which translates to a sweeter, more balanced shot with fewer bitter notes.