Weekend upgrades to my Ranchilio Silvia v4 espresso machine.
- Added a digital PID kit for improved temperature control
- Replaced the boiler element
- Thermal insulation
- Basic “smart” power control with Siri integration
- Upgrade the standard Ranchilio basket to a VST 18g Ridged
Rebuild Photos
Note the damage to the boiler elements terminals, this was shorting and causing the houses RCD to trip
Wiring the PID controller
Replacing the boiler thermostat with one connected to the PID controller
Adding insulation to the boiler
Before
After