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  • Silvia portafilter query

    Hi All,

    I have purchased a used Silvia, V2 I think, circa 2004. It is an experiment - I want to see what it is like to use compared to my La Pavoni Europiccolo, which looks great and is fun to use, but after a few years I am still struggling to get reliable coffee. It is also a bit of a hassle for parties etc, where doing say 6 cups takes too long.

    Any, re. teh Silvia, could someone advise whether the Silvia V2 portafilter is a standard 58mm professional one, and whether standard 58mm filter baskets will fit it. I am keen to try a 21g basket for the stock portafilter, and want to order ones which will fit the Silvia.

    Most of the ones on Coffee Parts seem to just specify 58mm - is that all I need?

    I am also interested in trying a bottomless - will any 58mm professional bottomless portafilter fit?

    Thanks in advance,

    Dave

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    Re: Silvia group handle query

    Im not sure about what exact handles will match a Silvia, but I can tell you that I had a Silvia a few years back and a La Marzocco group handle did NOT fit.

    So I would say, no its not just any 58mm handle.

    Might be worth calling or sending a message to Coffe Parts to see if they can tell you.

    I also think that Chris from Talk Coffee would have a fair idea on this too.

    Brett.

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    • #3
      Re: Silvia group handle query

      Hi Dave,

      Just about any 58mm basket should fit, some take 21g. The baskets basically only care about the diameter
      A true triple basket will only fit in a naked handle due to the depth of the basket.

      Yes if you want a naked handle to fit, get one for a Silvia (Coffeeparts can supply these), cos the handles can vary where they lock into the group-head, and even a small variation in angle or position of the lugs will mean it wont fit.

      Regards
      Bullitt

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      • #4
        Re: Silvia group handle query

        Great Brett and Bullitt, thanks.

        Dave

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