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 item on this page is a 3 way solenoid valve made by the brand Lucifer. This item is slightly different, seen it’s not a standard 220/230V model. But it is a 110V model. This 3 way valve can be used on a variety of espresso machine brands such as Casadio, Brugnetti, San Marco, La Scala, Cimbali, Grimac, Faema, Astoria, Nuova Simonelli, La...
A lot of the filterbasket sizes are quite standardized. This IMS filterbasket is good example of this. The basket is made by IMS filtra, but it is a competition basket and not from the standard IMS basket line. The IMS part number for this double filterbasket is B702TH24.5M. The double filterbasket is made from stainless steel 304, food safe. The...
The item on this product page is a OEM/original steam valve used on domestic espresso machines of the espresso machine brand Rancilio. The Rancilio part reference for this item is 10060119. This steam valve has on the inlet side a male ¼” fitting and on the outlet side a male 3/8” thread. This steam valve does not come with the...
The solenoid valve on this product page can be used on various Rancilio Silvia espresso machine models. The Rancilio part reference number for this solenoid valve is 34040012, the parker part reference number is 131FH1115-2995+.. This solenoid valve is used on the brewing group and is a 3 way valve. The coil on this solenoid valve is a 9W 220/240V...
Rancilio Silvia bottomless portafilterFor models V3-V6
This product page you can find a OEM/Original Rancilio steam wand. This steam wand can be used on the Rancilio Silvia V1 and the Rancilio Silvia V2. The Rancilio part reference on this item is 10049046. This steam valve is a chrome plated model. The outer diameter of the steam tube is 6mm. There is a anti burn protection installed, with a rubber sleeve....
the contact thermostat on this product page is a OEM/Original Rancilio spare part, this contact thermostat is used on various domestic Rancilio espresso machine models. The Rancilio part reference number for this item is 34200296 This contact thermostat is one of the automatic model. It is set to switch of at 100 degree Celsius. The maximum rating is 16A...
The water tank on this page is a OEM/Original Rancilio spare part. This tank is used in domestic as well in commercial Rancilio espresso machine models. The Rancilio part references are 38120334 and 38123012. The water tank is made from a white plastic. It is 205x200mm and has a depth of 93mm. The container has been made in Italy. This water...
The steam tube on this page is a OEM/Original Rancilio spare part. This steam tube can be used on the older Rancilio Silvia espresso machine models. The Rancilio part reference for this item is 10049046 This steam tube has a outer diameter of 6mm, at the end of this tube is the steam tip. This tip has only 1 hole. The tube comes with a rubber...
The steam valve knob on this page is a OEM/Original Rancilio spare part. This item has the Rancilio part reference of 38121037. This steam tab knob is suitable for the earliest models of the Rancilio Silvia. The Rancilio Silvia V1 and the Rancilio Silvia V2. This steam knob does not come with the handle spring.
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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