Ive been thinking about getting a silvia for poops and giggles, then I saw this thread
god damnit Im trying to learns electrical course atm!!! facepalm....
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Also inspired by SNIPER762's photos, I am currently working on my Silvia with rotary vane pump and tank.
Few photos and two videos from first tests can be seen here:
https://www.kaffee-netz.de/threads/r...e-tank.127257/
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Here are some "under the hood" photos of this small machine, but mainly from its rotary pumpOriginally posted by SNIPER762 View PostWow Aaron. That is a small machine. I’d like to see under the hood.
https://www.kaffee-netz.de/threads/quick-mill-omre-automatika.113080/
btw, great job! I wanted to give my silvia a rotary pump as well and found this thread, thanks for the inspriation.
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Wow Aaron. That is a small machine. I’d like to see under the hood.
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To keep this thread on topic the rifle/cartridge posts have been moved to this thread: https://coffeesnobs.com.au/off-topic...cartridge.html
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Hi Hoggy42,
Thank you very much.
I’m not familiar with the Expobar, so I couldn’t say.
As for the electrical side of things....Definitely Not just a plug and play. Also, I had to add a solenoid that would shut off the water during the steaming phase. Otherwise, the boiler would keep filing up with water (being connected to mains water).
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I did consider a 90 degree elbow on the back. However, after doing some research on rotary vane pumps in general, it is considered not good practice to have 90 degree bends that close to the pump. It creates too much water turbulence. In some cases, this will cause the pump to have a loud, high pitched sound. It can also make the pump wear out prematurely. The less cavitation or bubbles being introduced into the water, the better.
So, where possible, I used slow progressive bends.
When I have time, I’ll explain everything properly (as best as I can)
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Wow, awesome work!! Nothing like the satisfaction of a great DIY.
Would love to see more details.
Cheers
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There is a heap of thought in this, and plenty of silver solder.
Nice job!
Looking forward to the build up details.
Does look heavy!
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Yes Please Sniper!....We luv reno / rework / rebuild / hop up performance mod....story...Originally posted by SNIPER762 View PostLet me know if you like this build.
Would you like an in depth description of the build, from start to finish...With pics at various stages of the build?
I hope that anyone that is wondering if a Silvia with a rotary vane pump is doable, now knows that it certainly is
post away pls
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Wow; that's some bloody good work!
Very tidy work there; especially like the push fit water inlet from the rear;
Could you have used a 90 elbow on the back ? Might you some wall space
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Sniper that is fantastic. Now I'm wondering if I could do the same to my Expobar... As I have a motor and pump I pulled from a old 2 group machine. Did you have to do much with the electrical side or simply plug it in?
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Very nice work Sniper...
Who'd have thought that it was even possible, or even practical.
Great stuff,
Mal.
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