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by Jerome a Nantes
June 15th, 2006, 11:08 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 5
Views: 1678

I've killed my Pavoni! Help with wiring needed....

You can copy the wiring on mine without any problems, the only difference is the thermal fuse. The thermal fuse must be serial between the heating element and the power cord. My La Pavoni Pro first the renovation {image} from {link} My La Pavoni pro after the renovation {image} from {link} The color...
by Jerome a Nantes
June 10th, 2006, 2:05 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Dating La Pavoni

I have made the same work for mine, she's made between 1976 and 1980 (first models)... I use this method : check all the catalogues and look the details who change :{link} You can see all the professionals catalogue on my site : {link} Ciao
by Jerome a Nantes
March 12th, 2006, 2:39 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 1986

Custom Rancilio Silvia : Plumbed, Manometer, PID, Auto...

Et voila! The second step of modifications for my Silvia : {image} Timer / Manometer / PID in place of the tank. The PID has a RS232 port for fine tuning with PC You can see all detailed modifications here : {link}
by Jerome a Nantes
January 22nd, 2006, 7:06 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 1986

Custom Rancilio Silvia : Plumbed, Manometer, PID, Auto...

I know, you says pfff, another custom silvia! You're right but i choose some original technicals options. Today the machine is only plumbed with a double manometer and a solenoid Sirai valve (the pieces coming from a old Rancilio Z9). Removing the reservoir is finally as simple than install a automa...
by Jerome a Nantes
January 20th, 2006, 10:14 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 22
Views: 92472

Repairing a ULKA vibratory pump

Perhaps you'll find some help from an article about the ulka pump on my site : {link} There is two blades on ulka pump for connecting to the power (AC current : order is not important) One wire pass thru the thermal fuse who have a logement in the ulka pump next to the two blades
by Jerome a Nantes
December 5th, 2005, 2:53 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 9
Views: 2088

Pre-infusion on silvia

The preinfusion, in the reference system E61, is a chamber on the circuit of extraction water, the pressure increases when the chamber is full. You can probably simulate the same effect with the hot water knob : Activate the brew switch with the hot water knob open : the pressure does not increase i...