Re: Rancilio Silvia Slow?
I find the Silvia fine for back to back.
My workflow is:
1) Pull the shot then flick the steam on as the shot is nearing the end.
2) Wait for the steam temp to hit 140c then steam, I find after steaming milk for two the temp at the boiler is 120c.
3) Purge through the group head into a tupaware container so the temp comes down (hits 80c for the boiler to be full again) and the boiler refills.
4) Wait for boiler to reach brew temp and repeat.
The only time I am idling is waiting for the steam temp to get up. After the purge to get it to brew temp I am busy grinding and tamping anyway.
My setup has a PID installed and I think it makes a big difference in duration.
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Re: Rancilio Silvia Slow?
Originally posted by 1A2E392F34031F333A3A39395C0 link=1331411087/28#28 date=1331611364Eggzackery.Originally posted by 5D686562564A666F6F6C6C090 link=1331411087/25#25 date=1331585441I wouldnt advise that. Its a recipe for a new boiler.Originally posted by 163D3300263D353A333831540 link=1331411087/24#24 date=1331546372Steam like a liter of milk in one or two batchesOriginally posted by 1A2E392F34031F333A3A39395C0 link=1331411087/28#28 date=1331611364Eggzackery.Originally posted by 5D686562564A666F6F6C6C090 link=1331411087/25#25 date=1331585441I wouldnt advise that. Its a recipe for a new boiler.Originally posted by 163D3300263D353A333831540 link=1331411087/24#24 date=1331546372Steam like a liter of milk in one or two batches
I like my boiler, and Ill even talk to ppl while making coffee, so if 500ml is it for a silvia then 500ml is it
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Re: Rancilio Silvia Slow?
Its your machine BT, use it in any manner that suits you.Originally posted by 4D66685B7D666E6168636A0F0 link=1331411087/29#29 date=1331718394Stop in the middle of the steaming, talk to your guests, top up boiler - finish steaming - pull shots
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Originally posted by 7C40495144250 link=1331411087/26#26 date=1331598493Why not Chris? if what your reading is from a credible source then surely you should be well qualified to take the controls of an aircraft, and of course write with some authority on the subject. ;DOriginally posted by 64515C5B6F735F56565555300 link=1331411087/25#25 date=1331585441I read a whole lot about flying planes. Sadly, nobody will let me fly theirsStop in the middle of the steaming, talk to your guests, top up boiler - finish steaming - pull shotsOriginally posted by 635740564D7A664A43434040250 link=1331411087/28#28 date=1331611364Eggzackery.Originally posted by 5D686562564A666F6F6C6C090 link=1331411087/25#25 date=1331585441I wouldnt advise that. Its a recipe for a new boiler.Originally posted by 163D3300263D353A333831540 link=1331411087/24#24 date=1331546372Steam like a liter of milk in one or two batches
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Eggzackery.Originally posted by 5D686562564A666F6F6C6C090 link=1331411087/25#25 date=1331585441I wouldnt advise that. Its a recipe for a new boiler.Originally posted by 163D3300263D353A333831540 link=1331411087/24#24 date=1331546372Steam like a liter of milk in one or two batches
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Thats asking a lot from a small machine, In my experience with a Silvia, I never attempted to steam a litre of milk in one go, dont think it would be up to the task, in fact it would be pretty well at its limit with 500ml.Originally posted by 200B0536100B030C050E07620 link=1331411087/24#24 date=1331546372Steam like a liter of milk in one or two batches, pull four shots, job done, no fuss
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Why not Chris? if what your reading is from a credible source then surely you should be well qualified to take the controls of an aircraft, and of course write with some authority on the subject. ;DOriginally posted by 64515C5B6F735F56565555300 link=1331411087/25#25 date=1331585441I read a whole lot about flying planes. Sadly, nobody will let me fly theirs
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I read a whole lot about flying planes. Sadly, nobody will let me fly theirs ;D
I wouldnt advise that. Its a recipe for a new boiler.Originally posted by 163D3300263D353A333831540 link=1331411087/24#24 date=1331546372Steam like a liter of milk in one or two batches
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Steam like a liter of milk in one or two batches, pull four shots, job done, no fussOriginally posted by 7E5348514A534E4E3A0 link=1331411087/0#0 date=1331411087Hi All,
I had all but decided on purchasing a Silvia, which seems to have a solid reputation until I saw this clip on youtube which tests the speed of 5 machines each making 4 lattes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KUlocRydXw
This has put me off a bit, and I have started researching more expensive machines, and also looking at second hand options.
I dont quite understand what enables a machine to pour a shot and steam continuously, but am guessing its the size of the boiler, or having independent/dual boilers.
I notice there are a few cheap machines with E61 type group heads which look the part, but are also quite slow... (low end ISOMACs.. etc)
Does anyone have comments about the Silvia workflow, and what attributes/features/components I should be looking for?
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I stated I read which implies not from my own experience. Sorry for any confusion on that. I spent months researching machines and reading threads...many times reading the same threads over and over analysing. I read about the lower end non commercial e61 heads on a different coffee forum. This person is very dedicated enthusiast on espresso machines and I respect his opinions. Im not say anyone has to, but I like to contribute what I have come across
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Not meaning to be rude DM but you have not yet mastered your Silvia, now you are offering advice on a machine you have never owned. :Originally posted by 7A737F702929291E0 link=1331411087/20#20 date=1331533035You probably would be fine with a cheap E61 machine, but I have read that the non commercial E61 groupheads do not have good jet flows for the intended thermosyphlyn. Something to keep in mind if your looking for perfection.Originally posted by 0528332A31283535410 link=1331411087/0#0 date=1331411087
I notice there are a few cheap machines with E61 type group heads which look the part, but are also quite slow... (low end ISOMACs.. etc)
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Says who? :Originally posted by 666F636C353535020 link=1331411087/20#20 date=1331533035You probably would be fine with a cheap E61 machine, but I have read that the non commercial E61 groupheads do not have good jet flows for the intended thermosyphlyn. Something to keep in mind if your looking for perfection.
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Guest repliedRe: Rancilio Silvia Slow?
You probably would be fine with a cheap E61 machine, but I have read that the non commercial E61 groupheads do not have good jet flows for the intended thermosyphlyn. Something to keep in mind if your looking for perfection.Originally posted by 0528332A31283535410 link=1331411087/0#0 date=1331411087
I notice there are a few cheap machines with E61 type group heads which look the part, but are also quite slow... (low end ISOMACs.. etc)
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I live in NZ.
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only if it has something to do with "n.......glycerine...." ;D
Seriously, take a look here:
http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1163933911/6#6
Specifically the second last post and the first three lines in the colour "acqua"! My own imports are being offered for a truly amazing giveaway price
Its a good place to start!
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