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Problems moving to Rancilio Silvia from Gaggia Classic (& Breville Smart Grinder Pro)

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  • #16
    Not yet, but I don't know if I have any basis to question it unless others have been getting the improved basket with their machines.
    That's why I'm asking here first.

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    • #17
      If you ask it from a curiosity point of view rather than an accusation I'm sure they won't mind you asking the question

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      • #18
        Mihalski, agree with Ninja. Worth noting the site you are referencing is US based, when they say 'all' they usually mean 'all in the known world' ie the USA.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by mihalski View Post
          How old is your machine and which basket did it come with? I Feel like it would be easier to get a good shot out of a bigger basket so am disappointed that I'm having to deal with what appears to be an almost 10 year old basket on a new machine. Is Rancilio trying to get rid of OLD stock or something? Or was the better basket never included in Australia?
          V1 from late 2005. Came with the 40-100-010 and getting 14-15 grams (depending on coffee/grind fineness) was pushing it, so I went with the 40-100-103 and it made a lot of difference. The 103 is much better quality, has much less sidewall taper and just works well. Average dose now is 18.8-19.0 grams. I also got rid of the lame stock hex head group screw/shower screen and bought the flush mount setup. I like to updose, always have, and the hex head screw and stock basket really limited what this machine can do. Tiniest bit of updosing led to a fractured puck, which led to channeling. After swapping both items the espresso instantly improved drastically. I get it that it's Rancilio's way of keeping things 'Italian' in function, but that doesn't work for me.

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          • #20
            Thanks for the advice re: flush screw & screen. Is it possible to learn where to purchase these items wihoit upsetting the forum rules?

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            • #21
              G'day mate...

              One of these is what you need and can be bought from most Nut & Bolt places...

              Mal.
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              • #22
                Originally posted by mihalski View Post
                Not yet, but I don't know if I have any basis to question it unless others have been getting the improved basket with their machines.
                That's why I'm asking here first.
                Hi Mihalski,

                just had a read of this thread and wondering how you went? The things I'd be looking at:
                1. were you using a pressurised basket with the Gaggia?
                2. roast date on the coffee?
                3. grinder setting/quality ...

                charlie

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                • #23
                  Very good questions. Personally, I used different baskets with my old Gaggia to try to stabilise it.

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