Originally posted by vicroamer link=1210326237/20#37 date=1213821905
Trying to install downstream of the 3-Way Valve would be much more complex (if even possible) and, as you say, introduce another heatsink path away from the Boiler which is obviously not desirable. Just looking at where the 3-Way is located on the Silvia (and lots of other machines for that matter) it seems to be integrated into the Group Head and the brew-path galleries therein so would require a fair amount of modification to the existing design in order to incorporate the accumulator circuit here.
Anyway, its all very interesting and probably worth giving a go for someone with access to all the necessary tools, fittings and what have you. Ill stick with the Gicleur system on my Bezzera, works quite effectively and its characteristic is easily modified if ever I decide it is required. All the best mate
,Mal.

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