Re: Silvias steam valve
Hey Luca and fellow Coffeesnobs
The solution to your leaky Silvia problem lies in this alt.coffee post:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.coffee/browse_thread/thread/d46498aecfec0939/697dc0340993a0e5?lnk=st&q=Silvia+Steam+Wand+Rebuil d&rnum=1#697dc0340993a0e5
Apparently, one shouldnt overtighten and rebuilding the steam wand is part of the ongoing maintenance of a Silvia. Rancilio seems to rely on compression valves which tend to leak, rather than non-compression type as found on Quickmill Andrejas etc.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Ken
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Re: Silvias steam valve
I have a similar issue with my Silvia.
About 2 months ago whilst replacing the steam wand (cos I scratched the original) I had the lid off. I noticed a little piece on the inside of the steam valve assembly that looked to have slipped a little. I slid it back into place. Seemed to help at the time.
It still does not always close 100% (I often have to give it an extra tweak) , but it seems better than it was.
With regard to its turning, I never have to use much force to turn it on or off, but it does sound somewhat squeaky. Mine is about 2 years old.
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Silvias steam valve
Havent posted for a while, but still enjoying reading the banter that you put up!
Has anyone had issues/concerns re the steam valve on Silvia? ie whenever I steam and shut off the valve, invariably it would require a re-tighten later after she has cooled off. Is this normal?
Also, should the steam valve be easy to turn ie like the top of a jar, or should it be a little scratchy like a worn tap? (My silvia is about 12 months old)Tags: None
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