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  • #16
    Re: Silvia problem.

    How much does the boiler weigh and did Chris give you a price for a new tapped element?

    It does sound like there is something else going wrong with it.

    What do you want to spend on it? I really think if you are going to the bother of putting yet another boiler in you should get the machine checked out properly to make sure the thermostats & electrics are all good.

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    • #17
      Re: Silvia problem.

      Im going to find out the the cost to just do the element, then will go from there.
      When the boiler was replaced wouldnt the thermostats be checked?
      Looking at the Silvia there is not much in the way of electrics, all wiring checks out fine, going to look up to see if there is a way to test the thermostats.
      Thx

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      • #18
        Re: Silvia problem.

        Maybe AM or Mal or someone electrically minded might know, but would a power spike or fluctuation cause a problem?

        I know Ive got the fridges, computers etc all on surge protector boards but should our coffee machines be on one too????

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        • #19
          Re: Silvia problem.

          This might be out there, but is there any chance you have a defective machine and 2 x high temp steam thermostats? One should be labelled 107 deg and the other and the other should be about 135 deg. The thermal reset with the red pin is 147deg as I recall. Assuming that you are doing everything right, it sounds to like there is an issue in the brew circuit

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          • #20
            Re: Silvia problem.

            Originally posted by 5A4A777B707D180 link=1255862981/11#11 date=1264897741
            then used the hot water to make tea
            I wouldnt be using a Silvia to make tea.

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            • #21
              Re: Silvia problem.

              Originally posted by 54797B7D707175180 link=1255862981/17#17 date=1265441312
              Maybe AM or Mal or someone electrically minded might know, but would a power spike or fluctuation cause a problem?
              No real benefit for something like a Silvia as I believe the only electronics to be found is a Diode embedded in the Pump Solenoid. Given this very stressful environment, the Diode is obviously sufficiently highly rated that Line Spikes would present little problem.

              Originally posted by 54797B7D707175180 link=1255862981/17#17 date=1265441312
              I know Ive got the fridges, computers etc all on surge protector boards but should our coffee machines be on one too????
              Given all the Electronics to be found in these and similar devices, it is sound insurance to protect them with properly designed Surge/Spike Arrestor hardware.

              HX/Dual Boiler Espresso Machines and a few Grinders do have Electronic Systems to make them both easier to use and protect the hardware itself. Where you have equipment of this type, you should also be using the protection hardware mentioned above. The only proviso, is that the so-called Surge Protectors are well designed and rated appropriately for the protection they claim to provide....

              Mal.

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              • #22
                Re: Silvia problem.

                San Marino CK
                Originally posted by 4D60646865090 link=1255862981/20#20 date=1265455879
                The only proviso, is that the so-called Surge Protectors are well designed and rated appropriately for the protection they claim to provide....

                Mal.
                Reality is another thing

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                • #23
                  Re: Silvia problem.

                  Originally posted by 1F3E353532285B0 link=1255862981/19#19 date=1265443832
                  Originally posted by 5A4A777B707D180 link=1255862981/11#11 date=1264897741
                  then used the hot water to make tea
                  I wouldnt be using a Silvia to make tea.
                  Well it was on when I have a visitor who only drinks tea , first time for the machine.
                  It is on a surge board. As the espresso temp seems to be right (doesnt taste bad or burnt at all, all Im going with atm is the steam temp. I do remember when we got in, the steam was good, but after the first repair it seemed to be super charged. As it was repaired by a sponsor I thought it was just one of those things.
                  Not having anything to compare to, when I did hit the steam switch, it will heat up to temp, light would go off, as soon as I open up the valve to do the milk the light will come on again, and stay on during the whole time Im doing the milk (around 400ml), just before I get to temp, is when I switch off the steam switch.
                  If it was over heating when steaming, wouldnt the thermal switch trip?
                  Thx

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                  • #24
                    Re: Silvia problem.

                    i personally would be taking it back to jetblack to see if they can find a problem......simple electronics in the silvia.....should be an obvious problem to an expert.....which they are

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                    • #25
                      Re: Silvia problem.

                      All very strange I often keep mine on during the day no problems. If you get it going again fit a new brew thermostat. if you dont fit a PID, for the time being I suggest you fit a digital thermometer as per the gronk thread here not only as an aid to temp surfing but also so you can monitor boiler temp.
                      [edit]Also fit a new cutout thermostat[/edit]

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