"Rancilio Espresso Machines; Uncompromising quality…"Bringing their passion for espresso to fruition in 1927, Rancilio has been dazzling the commercial and home espresso machine market since its inception. By staying true to their roots, performing never ending research, and maintaining close relationships with their vendors and customers alike, Rancilio has produced - in a word - results. This focus has made Rancilio espresso machines and Rancilio grinders some of the best know
Great grinder, I have had mine for years. My only complaint is that it does not come with a container to catch the grinds. Directly into the Portafilter is a bit messy and requires clean up after each use. I use a container from an earlier grinder i had which fits perfectly underneath and easily...
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What does WLL typical refurbishment process consist of? Most specifically, are the burrs replaced every time or is it a case by case basis?
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Also wondering if I want the doserless or not...I usually make coffee in a press pot of with a drip cone.
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techkathy If you are going to use the grinder primarily for drip or press pot, I would recommend the doserless version. It will be easier to grind directly into a larger container or paper filter because the spout is higher up. You can also remove the dosing fork for even better access.
How long will it take to get this item if it's out of stock and I "preorder" it?
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mjackson ♦ Kate,It is hard to say. All of our refurbs are returns from customers that have decided the item is not for them within the thirty days buyer remorse period. The good news about the grinder is we do not get many back so people do like the grinder. It also means we get very few to sell as refurbished as well.
I have replaced this gasket three times over my stewardship
of great Rancilio Sylvia. Mine is an older model...I don't
remember the year I acquired it. I think the old gasket is
somewhat difficult to remove. I used to use a flat, small
screwdriver, but had difficulty prying the old gasket...
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mjackson ♦ Kevin,
Thanks foe the helpful woodworking tip . It sure seems like good advice.
Will this work on an Expobar Office Lever? The rubber disk that came with the machine seems to have shrunk over time and it is difficult to get the pressure up enough to do a good back flush.
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mjackson ♦ This will work very well and I prefer the steel to the rubber for just the point you made it will be more durable.
After nearly a decade with my Starbucks Barista machine (which finally bit the dust) I finally upgraded to Miss Silvia. After doing much research and watching the how to videos of many machines, I decided that the Rancilio Silvia was the right fit. I wanted a semi automatic and I wanted...
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mjackson ♦ Matt,
I agree a little respect seems to help. I enjoyed your review and it is truly a great machien once you understand how it works. Thanks for the great review.
Is the Rancilio V3 a better machine than the new Breville BES840xl? Is the PID option on the breville a big deal? Does it matter if you brew the espresso first and steam the milk second?
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A A Lee,
The Silvia and the 840XL are two very different machines. Which one is best all depends on what you are planning on using it for, and what you expect out of it. The 840XL is very easy to use, forgiving, and looks nice. Whereas the Silvia is a commercial style machine shrunken down to fit on a counter top. It is more capable, but takes more time to practice with to get a great shot. Once you have it down though, the Silvia produces incredible quality shots. I know you can find on the internet people who swear by brewing then steaming, and people who swear by steaming then brewing. With a single boiler machine, I tend to steam first and then brew. The reason being that it is easier to cool a boiler down by expelling the excess steam than it is to heat up a boiler to steaming temperature. I am assuming you mean a PID on the Silvia which can be found in many places. I understand the idea behind it.The only benefit to it that I can really stand behind and say I absolutely agree with is that a PID will regulate the heating element, possibly prolonging the machines life depending on use.
My wife and I were looking for an espresso machine and weren't sure whether to go all in and get something over the top or get something more in the mid price range like this one. We've been very pleased with the machine. Makes good espresso, easy to use and clean. The only thing that I've...
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mjackson ♦ Steve,
It is a very good machine and you are right about be sure to get a good grinder. With this machine it will make all the difference in making a good shot. There is a reason we sell so many of these machines- they work well and last.
I got my Silvia from you over 11 years ago and we've used it daily since, obviously very happily and with care. We've developed a steaming problem: she heats up normally, the light goes off after about 20-30 seconds, and I begin steaming - all normal. But the steam diminishes from full to nothing in about 15 seconds, at which point the light goes back on. If I then leave it for 60 seconds, the light goes off again and she steams perfectly. It makes no difference if I leave her heating up for steaming for over a minute to begin with, the sequence of diminishing steam then one minute to reheat is identical. I'm stumped.
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techkathy Have you descaled the machine recently/frequently? If the machine is clean I would recommend replacing the thermostats. Given the age of the machine I would also recommend replacing the group gasket if you have not done so.
Brew thermostat: RA-34200059
Steam thermostat: RA-34200055
Group gasket: RA-36301030
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techkathy 1) Complete cleaning of machine housing (polish, if applicable)
2) Removal and cleaning of bean hopper
3) Clearing and cleaning of doser or chute
4) Inspection of burr plates, replacement if necessary. *Price of part(s) not included.
5) Calibration of burr plates
6) Calibration of tension springs
7) Disassembly, cleaning and lubrication of the doser mechanism.
8) Includes return shipping
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