For those who don’t know what the fuss is about, the newer european Rancilio Silvia models (usually referred to as E, such as the older V5 E or the new V6 E) feature an “Universal Energy Saving” device, produced by a company called Gicar. In other words – it’s a power saving feature and it makes sure the device turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity. The stock On/Off switch is a digital one and doesn’t hold it’s On position (jumps back to a neutral position after pressing). This makes it really difficult to use with a smartplug, as once the machine turns off you’d have to press the switch again to turn it back on. I’ve been keeping the switch in the On position with a piece of rubber thick just enough to fit in the gap and hold it in place. Did so right after i got...
Rancilio Silvia V6 – Auber PID Process, Impressions
After struggling to extract some flavours out of some pretty good coffees, i decided it was time to move on from my temperature surfing technique to something more reliable and repeatable. After convincing my fiancée about the idea, i went ahead and ordered a PID controller for the Silvia from Auber. I’ve received the package (from US to Europe) in three working days, which was surprisingly fast. The installation itself took about 1-2 hours as i absolutely didn’t want to rush with it. Auber has also provided a PDF with instructions. The kit definitely looks better than i expected and feels great – very solid with a high quality built. The display is white and bright, the system itself is easy to navigate. The improvement is significantly noticeable. Disclaimer : What you're about to read isn't science, but rather my observations and informations based on my personal research only....
Jaroslav – Welcome
Welcome to my blog. I wouldn’t be too far from the truth by saying you found it thanks to your passion for coffee – brilliant. You’ve most likely also seen my YouTube channel, which i’ve used as my main platform so far. Me and my fiancée were absolutely stunned by the coffee quality we got at home once we’ve received our Rancilio Silvia and the Rocky grinder – we decided to share this joy as it sort of became our hobby and making coffee videos quickly became something we’re always looking forward to. We’re upgrading our setup, sharpening our knowledge and sharing it with you – our readers and viewers. I’ll be talking more about coffee on this blog, feel free to come by at any time and have a quick read – i’d be more than happy to engage in a discussion about the topic it’s mainly targeted...