silvia_issue.f4v

This is video of the issue I'm having with my Rancilio Silvia Espresso machine. I make an even puck, under the fill line in my double-shot basket, tamped with 30 pounds of pressure. This used to work fine. I grind with my Rocky grinder at 8. Coarser makes the flow too fast and finer chokes the machine. I lock in the portafilter firmly but not overly tight. I am using a new gasket too. What can I do to fix this? If there's somewhere near NYC, I can bring it there too.

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• espresso
• rancilio
• silvia
• leak
• water

[PavalonTech]

On my new machine had that same problem. Lock the portafilter tight, seeing as you plan on replacing the gasket anyway may as well make it travel the distance ;)

[richarddunkerley]

Its the gasket, you can tell because the portafilter isnt square on to front of machine, its on angle. i had same problem and fixdd it with a new gasket.

[bpak510]

I have the same issue (different machine, but same leaks). I have replaced the gasket, and back flushed my machine to clean out any residue. I found the only thing that helps is to change your grind setting. 8 seems a bit too fine and when you pack it tight it leads to the over-spill. Try going to 9 or 9.5 and applying the same pressure when tamping. Also, the beans make a difference as well, try a different type of roast/freshness and play with the grind setting as well. Its a labor of love.