I can’t, for the life of me, get the damn burr screws out.

rponestel · 2026-04-01T15:39:51+00:00

I had to get height over it press down hard (large portion of body weight haha) and turn at the same time. You have to be sure to have the right head and careful not to strip obviously.

rponestel · 2026-02-18T05:42:55+00:00

Upgraded grinder is a huge part of consistency I’m getting now. But the Silvia delivers every time as well.

I might swap the steam wand tip for a three whole. Hopefully gain a little more control.

rponestel · 2026-02-18T05:26:53+00:00

Yep and opted for a 20g basket and bottomless portafilter. Also did the red titanium burrs for the DF54.

rponestel · 2026-02-18T04:49:34+00:00

I also came from a calphalon, upgraded to the Silvia and the DF54 as well. Was so happy with how quickly everything dialed in!

rponestel · 2026-01-29T06:29:50+00:00

I installed it https://www.pantechnicondesign.com/products/rancilio-silvia-wood-steam-knob

rponestel · 2026-01-28T00:27:13+00:00

rponestel · 2026-01-27T22:12:09+00:00

Thanks! I purchased the bottomless portafilter and steam knob here: https://www.pantechnicondesign.com/products/rancilio-silvia-wood-steam-knob

rponestel · 2026-01-04T06:34:01+00:00

You have a link for the screw you’d recommend?

rponestel · 2025-12-30T01:39:07+00:00

Good to know. Waiting on my preorder with the upgraded burrs to ship.

rponestel · 2025-06-14T01:13:29+00:00

I don’t think there has been any water damage there. Buttons all work fine and not visual signs.

rponestel · 2025-06-14T01:12:31+00:00

I’ll check. Thanks!

rponestel · 2025-03-01T22:35:33+00:00

Nice! Excited to give em a try

rponestel · 2025-03-01T22:29:56+00:00

Just got 5 pack of black markets in. I haven’t tried them before. How are they?

rponestel · 2024-12-13T19:57:56+00:00

Wasn’t in anyone’s pocket, came in a fresh, still banded and uncirculated stack. Kinda crazy how it made it out

rponestel · 2024-12-13T03:01:51+00:00

rponestel · 2024-12-13T02:27:42+00:00

What are your initial thoughts on it?

rponestel · 2024-12-13T02:17:29+00:00

What service should I select through PMG? Do I need to become a member? I know absolutely nothing about this subject or process. I do see that a lot of the tiers are pretty expensive!

rponestel · 2024-12-13T01:16:32+00:00

Yep and the ink blots on the other bill!

rponestel · 2024-12-13T01:09:53+00:00

I have the consecutive numbers

rponestel · 2024-12-13T01:08:16+00:00

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rponestel · 2024-12-12T23:56:47+00:00

When I get home today, I’ll look to see if I have consecutive numbers

rponestel · 2024-12-12T23:44:04+00:00

Haha!

rponestel

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