So who needs a double boiler? Double boilers do have an advantage There’s less difference in temperature between cups, so you are likely to have more consistent shots. When one draws a lot of hot water from the steam boiler, it also won’t affect the brew temperature as much. Is a single boiler espresso machine … Read more
Silvia’s 2020 version has the following upgrades: elegant black group cover. stainless steel steam wand. Professional tamper with black wooden handle with 58 mm stainless steel flat base. What version of Rancilio Silvia do I have? You can read it by removing the dripping tray. The manufacture date of Silvia is printed in the last … Read more
With a heat exchange or dual boiler machine you can brew and steam at the same time Not only does that save you time but it makes a better milk-based drink as your espresso or milk froth doesn’t fall apart while waiting for that temperature change. Do I really need a dual boiler espresso machine? … Read more
A pid controller uses an advanced algorithm to regulate the temperature so that it stays exactly at the degree you need to make the perfect cup of coffee. Any true coffee enthusiast will tell you that the water temperature needs to be between 195-205 degrees Fahrenheit Is pid necessary for espresso? Whether or not you … Read more
The PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) is a mechanism that will control the boiler heating element of the rancilio silvia espresso machine This mechanism, when installed properly, will increase the boiler temperature in calculated increments in order to reach a set temperature as called Set Value ( SV. ) Do I need PID for Rancilio Silvia? This pid … Read more
PID actually stands for Proportional Integral Derivative In terms of coffee, it simply means that the espresso machine is capable of constantly monitoring the water temperature and making small adjustments to keep it at the set temperature. Without a pid controller, an espresso machine works a lot like a thermostat. Do you really need a … Read more