Author Topic: Rancilio Silvia - Steam coming out one of the tubes in the water tank (Read 855 times)

ckarcher · « **on:** 05/12/2018, 08:33 PM »

Hi, when I hear my Silvia up to steam, steam comes out one of the tubes and bubbles into the water tank. It’s regularly descaled and backflushed. What is wrong with Miss Silvia?

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Brett H · « **Reply #1 on:** 05/12/2018, 09:21 PM »

Welcome mate. Is your return valve stuck open??? Scale? Time for a service!! If you don't like the idea of electricity, water and lots of conductive metal perhaps it's a job for a pro. Better to have the machine offline for a bit rather than you or a family member.

Koffee Kosmo · « **Reply #2 on:** 06/12/2018, 10:07 AM »

I think that items 17 and or 18 need cleaning or replacement
See image

https://www.espressocare.com/assets/uploads/Silvia-M-C.jpg

KK

askthe coffeeguy · « **Reply #3 on:** 06/12/2018, 02:01 PM »

agreed I get my equipment serviced once per year whether it needs it or not in the end it's cheaper to service than it is to replace or repair!

K_Bean_Coffee · « **Reply #4 on:** 09/12/2018, 10:50 PM »

Yes, certainly sounds like service time.

ckarcher · « **Reply #5 on:** 20/12/2018, 09:18 AM »

Thanks guys,
Yes it was the return valve. Miss Silvia had a service and is all good again!

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Brett H · « **Reply #6 on:** 22/12/2018, 10:02 PM »

Quote from: ckarcher on 20/12/2018, 09:18 AM

Thanks guys,
Yes it was the return valve. Miss Silvia had a service and is all good again!

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Great news!! Miss Silvia was my first foray into serious espresso machines and I have a soft spot for the old girl/s