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CaughtInTheCameraEye t1_j6lswhq wrote

Reply to comment by Waryur in This espresso machine is from 2004, i got it from Savers last year and it works like brand new. I know people online who have even older ones that still work perfectly. by Waryur

Inside the arm unit there is a washer set you can get to fix leaking valve. Also check for what V you have. Looks like a v1 or v1 so make sure parts for that version if you have it.

I fixed my leaky stream arm with a service kit for it, insulated the boiler with high temp silicone and cable ties. Re-did a few wire and connectors and got the IMS shower screen and grided the bolt for it to sit much flusher.

I had a used grinder too but nothing but issues, got me a 1zpresso K-max and cant be happier (you might like the J-max though)

Lastly I used a makeshift pressure portafilter to make sure im at the right BAR

As for mine (insulated) I just wait 40 seconds after the boiler light goes off and that suits me okay. You could be different and might have to learn the right time or do the temp surf.

Best of luck

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Waryur OP t1_j6m3vrz wrote

I'm replacing the entire steam valve + wand setup since the newer versions of Silvia have the wand on a ball joint vs the simple rotation on the old versions. But I'll remember that if the new one leaks!

I own a JX-Pro alongside my Mazzer. Theres nothing wrong with used equipment unless the previous owner was stupid, and the previous owner of my grinder took good care of it. I'm looking to replace the grinder with a DF64, maybe DF64P, because of workflow.

I dunno if I'm at "the right" pressure - I know a guy who owns a late-90s Silvia and his OPV is still at the factory pressure, it hasn't lost pressure over time so I assume I'm also at factory pressure (11 bars or so) - but I'm putting a mod in to be able to pressure profile.

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