Search found 6 matches

by FernandoF
January 5th, 2015, 12:45 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 29
Views: 18418

Quieting vibe pump

Thanks a lot for the picture and explanation Curtis. Based on my limited understanding of the two mentioned parts, it sounds like the pulsor would mostly contribute for reducing the pump noise, while the EX4 might be responsible for the slower pressure ramp (which is actually what I'm after). Hopefu...
by FernandoF
January 4th, 2015, 1:13 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 29
Views: 18418

Quieting vibe pump

Thank you Bas and Curtis for sharing your mods. I am interested in experimenting with a slower pressure ramp for my Quick Mill Silvano, and it sounds like the Ulka EX4 + Quick Mill Pulser may help me achieve that -- with the bonus of a quieter machine as well. Could you please help me with a few que...
by FernandoF
April 26th, 2014, 7:36 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 7
Views: 912

Quick Mill Silvano power light

I wish I had discovered cold fusion, but I have probably just discovered a capacitor or something like that... Yesterday I left it unplugged again, and after SEVERAL hours the dim green light finally died. I guess that makes more sense
by FernandoF
April 25th, 2014, 9:32 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 7
Views: 912

Quick Mill Silvano power light

I see the exact same thing on my Silvano. It's really intriguing - I've even tried leaving it unplugged overnight, and in the morning the dim green light was still there... Having said that, I personally see no reason for concern, as I've been pulling nothing but great shots for almost 2 years now. ...
by FernandoF
March 16th, 2011, 11:10 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 94
Views: 27411

Quick Mill Silvano from Chris' Coffee

Thanks for the reply. My experience is limited to the 100ml aluminum boiler with a 1450W heating element of my Gaggia Classic: even with a PID, it takes about 7 minutes for the water to fully recover the set temperature, measured at the group, after a 50ml shot. I assume that despite the lower power...
by FernandoF
March 16th, 2011, 10:14 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 94
Views: 27411

Quick Mill Silvano from Chris' Coffee

Mr. Nachtrieb, thank you for the information provided. Can you please comment on Zimberto's concern regarding a potential increase in warm-up and shot recovery times due to the boiler power being reduced to 600W ? I believe that concern may be shared by many of us, so it would be great to hear your ...