Rancilio Silvia Tips and Tricks

A lot of places say to not descale this machine and some do. I use the cafiza every week to back flush but confused on descaling now. I use soft water from bwt pitcher and change filter every month.

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Hi .. when stesming your milk how much was in your cup and what % milk would you recommend?

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I recently acquired my Silivia, so new to the machine. I am getting stem around the group head when I am pulling my shots. Cleaning does not seem to affect this. The group head is on as tight as I can make it. Any suggestions?

What does it mean when my machine makes a loud, rapid clicking sounds when I turn on one of the switches?

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What mm is the stock portafilter?

Aren't you supposed to turn the pump on when you're purging steam?

Does the drip auto stop? Or do I need to manually stop it?

I’m not sure mine came with a basket??

Thanks so much, awesome tutorial! Regards from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Does anyone know what baskets fit in the Rancilio Silvia V2? As well, if the portafiltter is too small for an 18 gram basket would a bottomless Silvia portafilter work on the older models? Thank you for your time.

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I just got my Silvia. Thank you!

After 10 years, I finally added a PID controller, from Auber Instruments. The digital readout gives me a much better handle on the boiler temperature, so I know when temp is stable for pulling a shot. I bought the PID with pre-infusion, which is handy to "bloom" the grounds in an effort for a more even extraction. You can manually pre-infuse with your Silvia, but it's very tricky to do consistently.

I have a Silvia and am using an 18 gm basket. My problem is the first shot is perfect, correct volume (36 gm in 27 sec). The next shot taken immediately after the first shot, takes over 1 min. In both shots the dose is weighed at 18 gm, the technique for distributing the dose is consistent with apparent consistent distribution, tamping is consistent, and I temp surf with a target a consistent temp. What am I doing wrong?

Question: After steaming you flushed and pulled the shot and the heating light came on while the shot was being pulled. In other "how to temp surf on the Silvia" videos Gayle steamed first and then flushed until the boiler light came on, waited til the boiler light came went off, and then waited 30 seconds before pulling the shot. Just wondering if someone can clarify which method is preferable. Thanks.

Love my Rancilio, after 13 years she finally needed some repairs. Fir a week now, I’ve been unable to get a call or email back from SCG. Very unfortunate.

can show please how do two capuchinos? please?

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Does it have a PID?

It is nice trick 👍👍

It's like she was learning in the video

I had a Silvia paired with a Rocky for a year, Sorry to report that around one out of ten shots was good. Waste of time, beans, water and power. It simply fails on temperature control.

Who has a tip for getting equal flow rate from the left and right channels of the portafilter? My right side pours considerably more.

I’m looking into buying this model and have a couple questions #1 being, what is the red light on the new black group head for? I haven’t seen this on previous models, and haven’t seen anyone mention it🤷‍♂️

The Rancilio Rocky producing some serious boulders here! ...is that why it’s aptly named Rocky?

When I finish steaming the milk, I close the wand off, then shift to hot water (middle switch) and run the water into the coffee cup until the brew temp light comes on and turn off the water. This rapidly gets the boiler down to brew temp, heats the cup up, and it prevents milk from collecting (spoiling) in the wand. Also, I use a small custard cup / rammekin to the right of the machine (under the steam wand) to reduce the mess. I'm 15 years in and on my second Silvia and love it.

Shot first then milk. Cycle so that the machine is heating, orange light goes out then pull the shot. You pulled a shot and the heating light was on....

This woman made it more complicated. Wrong info and according to comments she did it wrong. Bring back the older lady.

I have a very old Silvia with an accessory that replaces the single-jet steam tip with a triple jet. When I get pure steam from the wand, I close it and let it heat up for about 2 minutes. When the light goes out, maximum temp means steam is at maximum pressure (ideal gas law: pV=nRT; temp is proportional to pressure). At that point, I can steam a cup of milk in a matter of seconds.

What is the steaming pressure difference between the Silvia to the gaggia classic pro ?

The purge that she did after steaming the milk is very important to prevent milk from clogging up the inside of the steam wand.

the time it takes for a latte, just wow! thanks for the tip to stay way from this :)

So I’m not sure this is accurate. Alright this video may indeed be featuring a 14g basket . That is not what the V6 comes with. When you trace the part number on the side of the basket. Here’s what you get:
“16 gram capacity. Accepts 58 mm tamper piston. Rancilio OEM product, part number 40100107 (40-100-107).” So it’s not a 14g as the video suggests but a 16g

Does the v6 support the v3 bottomless portafilter?

A) you cannot trust that the Silvia is ready when the light goes out. You need to cycle it with lots of hot water Into your cup. Upside is your cup will be hot and coffee hotter for longer.
B)steaming your milk first will help heat up the Silvia. Not vital but will shorten heating up time. Always run water back through the head after till it's just water and flowing well. Best seen with bottomless portafilter, but if you have the normal one make sure it's in place so it warms up also and water only coming out before pulling a shot.
C) temp control is not great so best to fit your own PID
D) steam wand is like a pro one, never any complaints on that
E) if you get slow flow from shots, it may not be too much grind in puck. You also need to dial in your grind. It may be too fine. Vary 1 variable at time. I put 18g in for double shot in about 25 to 30 secs. However when I get a new grinder I will do same but have to work out exact grind settings to get back to 25 to 30 sec pull.
F)Change the portafilter to a good 18 g one like VST ones. All testing on these show they encourage even flow and extraction. Quite simply better rounder holes help!
G) my machine was set at 10.5 Bar. I reduced this to 9 and had to dial in grind again. 10.5 is too high, water is rushing through grinds too quick too aggressively, so i strongly suggest you test this and reduce it. You'll need to adjustable spanners. Or 18mm ones. Lots of vids to show you how.
H) the roast of beans has a major impact on extraction , lighter roast being harder to extract. Each change of bean will require another dial in of grinds so you get 25 sec extraction.
I) when you dial in your looking for about 2 to 2.25 times weight of grinds in the esspresso. Eg 18 g coffee grinds will give you 36 to 40 g/ml of esspresso.
J) get a good set of scales so you can weigh grinds and so you can weigh extracted esspresso under cup when pulling shot.

Once you do all this you have a superb esspresso machine and you've learnt a lot about coffee. And you'll have a hobby that gives you a little joy each day.
You'll also realise how much more there is to learn.

Tip number #1. Turn on machine. Duh....🙃

One thing I would do is time how long it takes for the machine to go from steam switch on.... to steam light off
Then knowing this... start steaming 15 seconds before you expect steam light to go off

FWIW... the steam light goes off at a pretty high temp... over 300 degrees
So even if you start steaming a little early, you will still have good pressure
Also, this technique will keep the heating element on, vs going off if you wait for the light to go out

I have the rancillio Silvia V7 and from time to time I notice, that the water is running through to fast and therefore the espresso in these cases is a bit to watery and I don’t get this nice crema. Is there any trick you know to get a better crema?

i need help please i wanna buy a machine i want to know what will be better for capuchino and esspreso please i dont know i have this options cassiopeia quickmill vs rancilio silvia and rancilio silvia is more cheap for close to 230 dollars i dont know what buy i hope can help me to pick

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Question: that black group cover is it solid black plastic or the same brittle stuff of the older models with a coating on? Mine is finally starting to crack and has sharp bits that can cut as the chrome is so thick. I am hoping it is solid black plastic and has the same mounting holes as I really do not want to buy a replacement that will need replacing in 5yrs. Got mine some time in 2015 (safety check was late 2014) All she has needed is a new pump as it fused a winding which is unheard of, usually it is the spring breaking or the little check valves wearing out. Quick search on Amazon and 30min wrenching and it was back up and running.

As many others mention I reverse the process. Milk then espresso as I can fill the boiler, clean the wand out, warm any mugs and get my coffee introduced to the milk as soon as I am done brewing vs letting the espresso sit. It also means the machine is not under pressure from steam afterwords and I do not have to remember to fill the boiler or flush the wand out. I do make lattes for two so I steam 2 carafes of milk then brew the espresso. Machine is perfect for that. I might be able to do 3 carafes (6~8oz) in one go.

hey are you guys gonna do a review of the rancilio silvia pro model?

If making few cups of cappuccino, would it still recommended to do the steaming first and brewing after that?

I've really enjoyed my Silvia for years now. Trusty machine. The PID is well worth it.