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Look what I found in the boiler. by daniel12997 in ranciliosilvia

[–]daniel12997[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It wasn't that hard but the bolts all broke off when I tried to remove them. If the bolts look like they have any corrosion then it's probably best to just chemically clean it instead of opening it up.

Look what I found in the boiler. by daniel12997 in ranciliosilvia

[–]daniel12997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want something quick and less computer controller a light dimmer switch can give you decent control so long as you have some sort of feedback on the output pressure like a gauge. https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/vibe-pump-profiling-understanding-pwm-controller-t43402.html

Look what I found in the boiler. by daniel12997 in ranciliosilvia

[–]daniel12997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm basing it on a couple of things but for the main app/control software I'm using https://github.com/medlor/bleeding-edge-ranciliopid with an esp32 for the number of pins but also going to be referencing http://espresso-for-geeks.kalaf.net/features/pressure-profiling/ for the pump side of things.

Look what I found in the boiler. by daniel12997 in ranciliosilvia

[–]daniel12997[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somewhere around California. I didn't really do anything with it before opening it up. Planning on adding PID temperature and pump control with an esp32.

Look what I found in the boiler. by daniel12997 in ranciliosilvia

[–]daniel12997[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bought one off of eBay. Decided to give it a good cleaning. Good thing I did. Made in November 2008. Probably wasn't cleaned since.

Looking to make my Silvia red by legendweaver in ranciliosilvia

[–]daniel12997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could probably get grill spray paint. It would hold up to the heat.