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New to Italy with Rancilio Silvia from the USA

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CMoore
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Joined: 14 Nov 2008
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Location: Italy
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Posted Fri Nov 14, 2008, 11:40am Subject: New to Italy with Rancilio Silvia from the USA

Hi, About a year ago, after reading many postings on coffeegeek I purchased a Rancilio Silvia. Soon thereafter we decided to retire and move to Italy...and of course, the wiring is all wrong for my espresso machine. I am wondering now what to do .... have the thing rewired, or get a converter that will handle the machine (I've never bought a converter for something with a heating unit in it....and wonder what to look for to get something adequate). Has anyone else had this experience, and how did you handle it? Thanks.

xdavez
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Joined: 21 Nov 2007
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Location: Los Angeles
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Posted Sun Nov 16, 2008, 11:06am Subject: Re: New to Italy with Rancilio Silvia from the USA

it is not economic to convert a 120 v silvia to 240 v. get a step down transformer rated at LEAST 1.5 KVA -- a big one. google for them. the chiness make 'em for about $100.00 dave 550 silvias b

CMoore
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Location: Italy
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Posted Sun Nov 16, 2008, 1:17pm Subject: Re: New to Italy with Rancilio Silvia from the USA

Thank you for the reply. This is quite an expensive solution--at least for me right now. I think I'll have to make do with my Brikka moka pot for awhile.

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