gabi Senior Member Joined: 6 Nov 2006 Posts: 133 Location: Tel-Aviv, Israel Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: PID Silvia Grinder: Mazzer Mini
Posted Mon Nov 13, 2006, 2:42pm Subject: Pod adapter for the Rancilio Silvia
I'm planning on buying a new machine and from reading the reviews I got the impression that the Rancilio Silvia should be a good machine in my price range (about $400-600 to machine and $200-300 grinder) However there is one constrain I need to meet which is making sure my wife would be able to use the machine so a pod adapter is a must
Does a pod adapter exists for the Rancilio Silvia ? If so how does it compares with Ascaso/Francis pod system ?
1stline Senior Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002 Posts: 222 Location: Hazlet, NJ USA Expertise: Professional
Espresso: Ascaso Steel DUO Grinder: Lelit prototype Vac Pot: Bodum Electric Drip: None Roaster: None
Posted Mon Nov 13, 2006, 4:08pm Subject: Re: Pod adapter for the Rancilio Silvia
gabi Said:
I'm planning on buying a new machine and from reading the reviews I got the impression that the Rancilio Silvia should be a good machine in my price range (about $400-600 to machine and $200-300 grinder) However there is one constrain I need to meet which is making sure my wife would be able to use the machine so a pod adapter is a must
Does a pod adapter exists for the Rancilio Silvia ? If so how does it compares with Ascaso/Francis pod system ?
If you click on the Photo Gallery, you will see the parts that are sold separately. You would need to contact a dealer who currently sell the pod-adaptable Silvia to see if they have the extra kit. I also suggest confirming that the boiler replacement is in stock, as well. Looking at the pictures from another distributor outside the USA, the boiler has also changed - which means if the heating element is damaged, the entire boiler needs to be replaced.
Sincerely, Jim Piccinich Partner 1st-line Equipment, LLC www.1st-line.com
gabi Senior Member Joined: 6 Nov 2006 Posts: 133 Location: Tel-Aviv, Israel Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: PID Silvia Grinder: Mazzer Mini
Posted Tue Nov 14, 2006, 11:54am Subject: Re: Pod adapter for the Rancilio Silvia
1stline,
Does the pod capable Silvia differ from a "normal" Silvia ? is this a special model, or simply a newer version ? should it be better or worse than the old Silvia ?
Luca Moderator Joined: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 2,658 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Espresso: H: Maver W: FB-80 Grinder: H: Super Jolly W: Brasilia... Vac Pot: Hario TCA-2 Roaster: Sample Roaster at Work
Posted Tue Nov 14, 2006, 1:07pm Subject: Re: Pod adapter for the Rancilio Silvia
I might be missing something, but if you want pods for your wife and real espresso for yourself you might be in trouble ... the pod adaptor seems to fit a lower shower screen/dispersion block in ... permanently. Ie. no pod and normal coffee at the same time. I'm quite happy to be corrected on this, though!
Posted Wed Nov 15, 2006, 10:40am Subject: Re: Pod adapter for the Rancilio Silvia
Can someone explain just what the esensual difference between a pod machine or adapter is?
A while ago on a cruise only soluble coffee was available. At a port of call I bought some espresso pods to use for "coffee bags". While not equal to my home roast they sure beat the instant crud.
When I returned home I had some pods left. I put a couple of them into the LM double basket in the standard porta-filter in my Silvia. The result was not equal to my home roast but it was as good as I would expect for some stale pods.
If for some reason I have to use pods in the future what possible improvment can some made to purpose pod adapter give me?
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