The Rancilio Silvia espresso machine might be one of the most iconic domestic espresso machines around. This espresso machine is ideal when you don´t have too much space and no main water connection, seen it takes a limited amount of space and it is fitted with a water tank. But still want to make a good cup of coffee or espresso. But your Rancilio Silvia does require maintenance and spare parts at some moment.
The Rancilio Silvia was introduced in 1997 with the Rancilio Silvia V1 espresso machine. After this various model versions At the moment they are at the version no 6. And still producing them up to this day. Over the yeast there have been small changes, but you will always recognize this as a Rancilio Silvia.
The filter basket on this page is used with various espresso machine brands such as Rancilio, Astoria and Wega. The filterbasket has been made by the Italian company IMS Filtri, not it’s not a competition filterbasket. The IMS filtri part reference for this item is RA2T146. This stainless steel double filterbasket can hold about 12/14 grams of...
On this page you will find a brewing group spout breaker/spray nozzle. This specific model is used for a variety of Rancilio espresso machines. This part has the Rancilio part number 25139001 This part spreads the water coming from the brewing group more equal. The outer diameter of this part is 21mm and the central hole is 6mm. This model can come...
On this product page you will find the coffee brewing switch suitable for a variety of Rancilio Silvia domestic espresso machines. When the switch is turned on a small amber coloured light will turn on inside the switch. The reference part number for this item is 34030047. This switch can be used on the Rancilio Silvia V1, Rancilio Silvia V2, Rancilio...
On this product page you will find a water switch switch suitable for a variety of Rancilio Silvia domestic espresso machines. When the switch is turned on a small amber coloured light will turn on inside the switch. The reference part number for this item is 34030029. This switch can be used on the Rancilio Silvia V1, Rancilio Silvia V2, Rancilio...
On this product page you will find a steam switch switch suitable for a variety of Rancilio Silvia domestic espresso machines. When the switch is turned on a small amber coloured light will turn on inside the switch. The reference part number for this item is 34030038. This switch can be used on the Rancilio Silvia V1, Rancilio Silvia V2, Rancilio...
On this product page you will find a On/off switch suitable for a variety of Rancilio Silvia domestic espresso machines. When the switch is turned on a small amber coloured light will turn on inside the switch. The reference part number for this item is 34030037. This switch can be used on the Rancilio Silvia V1, Rancilio Silvia V2, Rancilio Silvia V3,...
On this product page you will find a OEM/Original Rancilio temperature indicator light. This amber coloured light has the Rancilio Silvia Part number of 34030060. This pilot light is suitable for the Rancilio Silvia V1, Rancilio Silvia V2, Rancilio Silvia V3 and the Rancilio Silvia V4
On this product page you will find a OEM/original portafilter gasket suitable for the Rancilio Silvia domestic espresso machines. This portafilter gasket is suitable for all the brewing groups. The Rancilio part reference for this item is 36301030 The outer diameter of this portafilter gasket is 74mm, the inner diameter is 58mm and the thickness is...
The product on this page is a gasket, a copper one. This copper gasket is a flat gasket, so not a compression gasket. This flat copper gasket is used in a variety of espresso machines and applications. You mainly see them in the category of steam and water valve or boiler components. This gasket has a outer diameter of 22mm a inner diameter of 17 and a...
On this page you will find a diffuser plate suitable for various Rancilio brewing groups. The Rancilio part number for this item is 20200181 This shower holder diffuser is made from brass. The external diameter of this part is 58mm. the height is 10mm and the central hole is 16mm. Which Rancilio espresso machine models use this shower screen...
The steam valve knob on this page is a OEM/Original Rancilio espresso machine part. This item is suitable for a variety of Rancilio Silvia espresso machine models. The Part reference of this item is 10060186. This steam valve knob has a hole for a D shaped pin of 7x5mm. The steam valve knob comes with the spring to hold the handle in place. The item has...
On this product page you will find the OEM/original Rancilio group covering ring. This ring is made in the EU from a black plastic. The Rancilio part reference for this item is 38123549 You can use this Rancilio plastic group cover for the Rancilio Silvia V3, Rancilio Silvia V4 and the Rancilio Silvia V5
This o ring is one of the most common parts in the world of espresso machines. The main function of this o ring is to seal off a flanged solenoid valve. Every flanged solenoid valve uses 2 of these. But you will also find them in applications like steam and water valves and water inlet taps. The o ring has a wire diameter of 1,78mm and a internal...
This screw is a shower screen attachment screw, which can be used on various Rancilio espresso machine brewing groups. The Rancilio part reference number for this item is 37030518. This screw is made from stainless steel. The thread is a male M5 and has a length of 14mm. In the middle is a screwdriver slot and has a hex shape. You can use this shower...
The flexible hose on this page is used on the Rancilio Silvia espresso machine. The Rancilio part reference is 69000702. This stainless steel hose has on one side a male 1/8”BSP-G thread and on the other side a female 1/8” BSP-G thread. The overall length of this tube is 205mm. The maximum temperature is 90°C and it can operate with a...
On this page you will find one of the most used espresso machine pumps. The Ulka Ex5 48W 230V espresso machine vibration pump. This pump produces 48W at 230V with 50Hz. The inlet connection is 6mm, suitable for a silicone hose. The pump outlet is a 1/8” Bsp, this side is made from brass. There is also a Identical pump the Ulka EP5, this one has a...
On this page you will find one of the most used brewing group solenoid valves in espresso machines. But this is instead of a 230V version a 115V version. This solenoid valve has been manufactured by the company Parker. The Parker parts reference for this solenoid valve is 393106J or 393111J This 3-way solenoid valve is a model with a flat flange, this...
The solenoid valve on this page is a 3 way solenoid valve, mainly with the application as a brewing group solenoid valve. Parker has listed this part under 471012 and 471013 The coil used on this solenoid valve is a 9W 220/240V which runs on 50/60Hz. The coil number for this solenoid valve is 483510S6 The valve in question is a 3 way solenoid...
At Brooks Parts we can supply a variety of spare parts for the Rancilio Silvia espresso machine. Ranging from portafilter gaskets, to portafilters and Ulka vibration pumps. Original and non Original. If you can’t find the parts your looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Most spare parts for the Rancilio Silvia are in stock and otherwise we can supply the spare parts pretty fast. So you can go quickly further with the maintenance of your Rancilio Silvia.
The Rancilio Silvia is a single group espresso machine, which uses their own Rancilio brewing group. This brewing group is a solenoid operated model, instead a manual brewing group you more often see on domestic espresso machines. On top of the brewing group is also the small boiler installed, this boiler is big enough for making espresso and frothing up milk with steam. But not big enough to use it for getting warm water.
This espresso machine is the first version of the Silvia series, which was introduced in 1997. The Rancilio Silvia V1. This model has the small water tank on the back, from this tank you pump the water into the boiler. This is done with a Ulka vibration pump, the same pump is also used to create the brewing pressure. The boiler is fixed to the top of the brewing group, at the bottom you have the solenoid valve to discharge the drain water.
On the side of the boiler a over pressure valve is placed and a steam valve. With the V1 version the valve had a different type of handle and the steam tube itself could only turn around it’s own axle.
This model version of the Rancilio Silvia is the second model, this model was introduced in 2000. This does have a lot of similarities with the V1 model. Other design features are the logo on the front of the espresso machine, the rubber grip for the steam tube and a different type of handle for the portafilter.
This version of the Rancilio comes quite fast after the Rancilio Silvia V2, only in 2008. You can clearly see some differences between the models. The steam tube now can go up and down, the handle of steam valve is also more moder. In line with the handles of their commercial espresso machines.
Other design features are the ring which goes around the brewing group head, made from shiny chrome. The grids have been modernized and the portafilter is their new model, with the Rancilio logo on the end.
This model of the Silvia came in 2016. Aesthetically identical to the Rancilio Silvia V4 espresso machine but has been updated to comply to EU energy regulations. The boiler was insulated and the heating element switches off after 30 minutes of inactivity. A other feature is that the power and heating element switch has been fitted with a led.
This is the latest model of the Silvia , this was introduced in 2020. On this espresso machine you see some esthetical changes such as the group ring is now in black polycarbonate, the print on the buttons where redesigned. A other technical feature what has changed is that the heating element is made from stainless steel instead of copper.
The Rancilio Silvia Pro espresso machines do look similar to the traditional Silvia models, but technically they are definitely not the same. This model was introduced in 2020, so around the same time as the V6 model. But this version is fitted with a dual boiler system and PID temperature control. Price wise it is also different than the standard Silvia models.
Doing regular maintenance on your Rancilio SIlvia is very important, seen you keep your espresso machine technically in way better condition. Which prevents expensive repairs, but at the end you do require spare parts for your Rancilio Silvia
What does regular cleaning mean of your espresso machine? Well the most important thing is backflushing your brewing group, but for that you require cleaning products. This can be done for instance with a blind filter and with Puly Caff cleaner.
You do need to descale your Rancilio Silvia on a regular basis, seen you do have scale buildup inside the boiler. Even when you use a in tank waterfilter.
Once in a while you need to check the seals on your Rancilio Silvia. This means for instance the portafilter gasket or just the gaskets of your steam valve.
The steam valve and steam tube, primarily the steam tube needs regular cleaning. When you froth up milk with your milk pitcher to make a cappuccino or a latte macchiato, some milk residue will always remain behind. You can easily clean this off with a good milk cleaning product, such as the Brooks Milk Cleaner.
One of the more important spare parts on any Rancilio Silvia espresso machine are the filterbaskets and shower screen. These are on all the Rancilio Silvia espresso machines the same. The shower screen has a diameter of 51,5mm and is attached with a screw, for that you can use a Wera Stuby flat screwdriver. The filterbasket is a standard 70mm filterbasket. This can be a single, double or a blind filter. You can also use them from the competition series of IMS Filtri.
The heating elements used on the Rancilio Silvia espresso machines are not all the same. The first models had a heating element, in 230 and 110V. which was fixed to the boiler. Nowadays the boilers have a removable stainless steel heating element, this is ideal when your element is broken. In this case you don’t have to replace the entire boiler on your Rancilio Silvia.
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