Gaggia (996530038904) 8301006000 Panarello Steam Milk Frother by Gaggia

Worked perfectly

It's exactly like the original for my Saeco Aroma. However, just like the original, the extension was not a good "upgrade". Professional espresso machines have a long stainless steel wand with an opening in the end. This wand with the plastic extension make lots of foam but doesn't allow you to control how much, so a lot of foam is too much for me. When I first got my Aroma, I removed the extension after struggling with it. I have way more control with just the short part with the small orifice in the end and it's great. I tried with just the metal arm, but the steam is too much. You need the restriction to get the foam producing action. I bought this because the part that attached to the metal arm cracked. I am back in business, in by own kitchen that is.

When the wand for my Illy espresso maker finally broke, I bought this based on an Amazon review that said it worked as a superior replacement. That's exactly right. It fits the machine perfectly and produces better foam with less milk.

Having ground up my previous 3 wands in the garbage disposal, the 4th is working like a champ on my Saeco Via Venezia, purchased from Starbucks in 1998 I believe. #2 & #3 were great as well.Fits great and easily on the stem. easy to remove to clean, yet stays firm when using. Perfect fit; exactly like original wand (RIP).Still figuring out how to use it eg should I just plunge it deep in the milk, or should I surf the surface until 100 degrees? Regardless it froths great for cappochinos.Pros:Froths great.Cons:Doesn't withstand garbage disposal. Not deducting a star though.

This panarello is in good condition, and perfect fit for some coffee machines. However it doesn't fit for Saeco Odea, Taleo espresso machines. For condition of panarello is 5 stars, but it is not fit for my machine.