Rancilio Silvia - How to Change Group Gasket & Shower Screen

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024
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  • @staceyfalconer-medlin2212
    @staceyfalconer-medlin2212 4 года назад +6

    That was incredibly helpful! Thank you! Especially the tips for getting a worn and solidified gasket out. The strategy with the screws worked perfectly!

  • @iraholston5855
    @iraholston5855 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful tips! Thanks! I was having trouble getting the group head gasket in. Use the portafilter!

  • @Jollyjohn1966
    @Jollyjohn1966 4 года назад

    Thanks, the machine screws tip did the trick. First replacement in around a decade, so the old gasket was totally dead. Shots now taste so much better!

  • @paullove5745
    @paullove5745 3 года назад

    Yup. Needed to self tap screws into my 10 year old group head gasket. Probably the only good thing to have come out of lockdown. Appreciated.

  • @kathyblok5421
    @kathyblok5421 10 лет назад +4

    Great video! I am going to attempt this but I just wanted to ask a question first. Do I have to drain the boiler before I lay the machine on it's back? If so, what is the best way to do that? Thanks!

    • @Espressotec
      @Espressotec  10 лет назад +7

      There is no need to drain the boiler before doing this. Simply have the water tank and drip tray removed.

  • @krisgrainger5770
    @krisgrainger5770 10 лет назад +1

    Thank you, very useful, I had no idea changing the gasket was so easy, I was just about to hunt out and Allen key. Saved me a lot of unnecessary disassembly!

    • @Espressotec
      @Espressotec  10 лет назад +1

      Excellent, the first time can be tricky but from now on it'll be a cake walk

    • @krisgrainger5770
      @krisgrainger5770 10 лет назад

      Espressotec It was, thank you!

  • @MichaelMoonwriter
    @MichaelMoonwriter 10 лет назад

    My old Sylvia needed a new Group Gasket. This vid showed me how to change it. Thanks.

  • @brewbarb
    @brewbarb 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I waited 16 years to change my gasket and clean the strainer. I had to use a drill to get my gasket out. When making espresso, the old gasket wasn't as big of a problem as the clogged strainer. Should of watched the video sooner.

  • @JohnClulow
    @JohnClulow 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for your great video. I followed it and was able to clean my group head and replace the shower screen and gasket with no problem. Two years old and I think I waited a bit too long.

    • @Espressotec
      @Espressotec  6 лет назад

      So glad we could help! Enjoy the fresh-tasting coffee :)

  • @sleepysumm
    @sleepysumm 3 года назад

    Thanks so much for this tutorial. Just followed your instructions and changed my gasket successfully. Really helpful video. Thanks for doing this 👍

  • @dj-icebear
    @dj-icebear Год назад

    Thanks a lot! The trick with the screws worked wonders on my 6-7 year old solid dry gasket 🎉

    • @Genos44444
      @Genos44444 Год назад

      Man same here, that advice was a life saver!!!

  • @MatthewNicholsDevGuy
    @MatthewNicholsDevGuy 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the walk through. I was one of those people who didn't replace the group gasket for years and had to use a dremel to remove it...I really don't recommend the experience. But once I got it out it was a piece of cake.

  • @sacadosify
    @sacadosify 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I just cleaned my screen after 2.5 years. It had some gunk in some of the holes, but was able to remove the gunk by soaking it in Cafiza for a few minutes and then using a toothpick to clean the holes. Fortunately, the front of the screen always stays clean because I use a soft baby bottle brush on it after each shot I brew. I still need to replace the gasket, but will have to order the part (not easy to find where I live).

  • @Eric48359
    @Eric48359 4 месяца назад

    Do the group spreader and water screen only fit together one way?

  • @camsanders2634
    @camsanders2634 8 лет назад

    thanks for this video, I just changed the gasket for the first time since buying machine probably at least 12 years ago - also used Cafiza to clean the bowl as well as the machine/back up into the boiler... exciting for a clean new experience!!

  • @a_c_v
    @a_c_v 10 лет назад

    Thank you for the machine screw trick to remove hardened group gasket, it was brilliant.

    • @Espressotec
      @Espressotec  10 лет назад

      Thank you, we've had to do that several times

  • @Stamati76
    @Stamati76 5 лет назад

    Hi Espressotec, How do you replace the Rancilio badge at the front? I cannot seem to be able to push the rivets in all the way.. Any advice please?

  • @ianfong1000
    @ianfong1000 7 лет назад +2

    just changed mine after a few years. Quick tip for removing a stuck gasket- flip the machine upside down and using a screwdriver put a screw at a slight angle into the gasket. Screw it right into the rubber material. Once the screw has a good bite, just pull on the head of the screw with some pliers. Should pull the gasket right out.

    • @Espressotec
      @Espressotec  7 лет назад

      Great tip! Just be careful not to scratch up the metal around the group head with the screw, if you care about keeping the metal scratch-free. Thanks for following!

    • @noxfatalis
      @noxfatalis 6 лет назад

      Thanks so much, Ian. I was having trouble with mine and I was able to get the gasket out in a few minutes using this tip.

    • @lcritter
      @lcritter 5 лет назад

      Ian Fong That was so easy. Thank you.

  • @rvcasa
    @rvcasa 4 года назад

    which side is up at 5:00'?
    lettering inside, or out??

  • @Espressotec
    @Espressotec  11 лет назад

    Great point billinrio, although overall performance will not be affected if the gasket is flipped, it is always a good thing to insert it in the proper direction.

  • @madisonsmucker3772
    @madisonsmucker3772 5 лет назад +1

    This is a GREAT video saving my butt right now!!

    • @Espressotec
      @Espressotec  5 лет назад

      So glad you're finding it helpful!!

  • @artofthemessage6071
    @artofthemessage6071 6 месяцев назад

    Thinks for this! Told me and showed me exactly what I needed to know.

  • @BrettRandall
    @BrettRandall 10 лет назад

    Excellent video, it made changing my gasket simple.

  • @billinrio
    @billinrio 11 лет назад +2

    You should note that the head gasket has a "top" and 'bottom' side. The bottom side has a slight bevel on its edge. The top side does not.

    • @JohnSmith-bn7bl
      @JohnSmith-bn7bl 3 месяца назад

      yes the replacement rancilio rubber seals have markers to indicate.

  • @scrutton66
    @scrutton66 8 лет назад +2

    Nice video. Incidentally, I have a V2 and it has the group spacer.

    • @IlanDavid
      @IlanDavid 7 лет назад

      Same here. Although I bought mine used so it's possible that the previous owner upgraded it.

  • @Espressotec
    @Espressotec  11 лет назад

    I would add a teaspoon of espresso machine detergent to a cup of water and mix, then pour the solution into the grouphead until it fills. It will not leak into the machine unless the grouphead is overfilled with the cleaning solution. The 3-way valve should prevent the detergent from entering the boiler but as a pre-caution I would run a cup of water out of the grouphead before brewing.

  • @rvcasa
    @rvcasa 10 лет назад

    Good demo. Thanks

  • @whitedime
    @whitedime 8 лет назад

    i have a version 2 (i think) the group spacer appears to be stuck in place, preventing removal of the gasket. the machine is about 13 years old

    • @zeevschultz1795
      @zeevschultz1795 8 лет назад

      I used leatherman small knife blade to pop out the group spacer and eventually the gasket in 8 yr old Silvia.

  • @adsensedd
    @adsensedd 5 лет назад

    Perfect video, thanks buddy.

  • @TheDippegucker
    @TheDippegucker 2 года назад

    Thanks man!

  • @normness
    @normness 8 лет назад

    What about the L6 ?

  • @eeeyyyeee
    @eeeyyyeee 10 лет назад

    Very helpful thank you!

  • @Temajazz
    @Temajazz 2 года назад

    Thanks!

  • @phatoni
    @phatoni 7 лет назад

    Thank you, nice video!

  • @whitedime
    @whitedime 8 лет назад

    i can send you a video