https://youtu.be/bQUg0JJt8EMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0saCd6qPOws In the videos above I explain how a typical single boiler machine is built, how it works, and why I connected the wires here and there, using a Rancilio Silvia as an example. This video is specially important if you are installing your PID in a different machine, for you to understand what you […]
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Let’s start with these inspiring pictures of a domestic espresso machine modded with PID, Dimmer, Pressure Gauge and OPV for you to see where we can go in the next posts (not sponsored by Philco) The easiest modification is the dimmer which enables you to adjust the pump’s flow, and consequently the pressure in
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To deliver the right temperature, pressure and flow ratio to pull the perfect shot, a top class espresso machine has very well engineered components and costs more than $ 1,500. What if I told you that you can invest only $300 and get a very similar cup?
Why and how I modded my espresso machines saving more than $ 1,000? Read More »
