Coffee Maker Steam Wand Gets a Safe Outlet
Hacker Matvey Kukuy has designed a 3D-printed device called the Coffee Steam Dryer to safely manage steam and water expelled from espresso machine wands. The tool uses expansion chambers to cool and redirect hot steam, preventing burns and mess for the user. This second version of the device features no moving parts and is easily disassembled for cleaning.
- ▪The Coffee Steam Dryer V2 is a 3D-printed tool designed to capture steam and water from espresso machine steam wands.
- ▪The device operates by passing steam through expansion chambers that drag in cool air to reduce temperature and velocity.
- ▪The tool is constructed from heat-resistant ABS or ASA plastic and contains no moving parts.
- ▪The design allows for easy disassembly to facilitate cleaning and drying of the internal components.
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Coffee Maker Steam Wand Gets A Safe Outlet No comments by: Donald Papp September 15, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy Sometimes a hacker has a specific sort of problem, and uses the tools they have to solve it in a way that just might be helpful to someone else. That’s the case with [Matvey Kukuy]’s Coffee Steam Dryer (V2), which performs the very specific job of safely swallowing up expelled steam and water from an espresso machine’s steam wand. Steam purges into the top inlet and passes through expansion chambers, dragging cool air along with it, until it exits safely. Steam wands are used to froth milk into a velvety texture, and some machines require purging the wand before using it for best results.
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