Rancilio Silvia Pro X
| Maker | Rancilio |
|---|---|
| Boiler | Dual boiler |
| Brew boiler | 0.3 L |
| Steam boiler | 1 L |
| Water tank | 2 L |
| Plumb-in | Not listed |
| Voltage (US) | 120V |
| Maker's water filter | Not listed |
What water does this machine require?
Rancilio hasn't published a limit our check can use for this machine yet, so the check can't give it a result. Whatever the maker does say is quoted below.
Shown, but not used to decide (6)
- Total dissolved solids (TDS), 30–150 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Total dissolved solids (TDS).
- Total hardness, 2–3 gpg (34.2–51.4 mg/L as CaCO3, our conversion). Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Total hardness.
- pH, pH 6–8. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for pH.
- Chloride, at most 0 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Chloride.
- Chloramine, at most 0 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Chloramine.
- Silica, below 5 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Silica.
Will my water work with this machine?
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The maker's water guidance
From Rancilio's guidance for this model.
Water filter
“Fill the water reservoir (ca. 2 litres) and add the water softener”
Water filter
“Allow 8 h to elapse for water to be softened”
Total dissolved solids (TDS): 30–150 ppm
“are the water quality guidelines we recommend you follow for both the sake of your machine, and your taste buds... Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 30-150 ppm (parts per million) Total Hardness: 2-3 gpg (grains per gallon) pH: 6-8 Chloride: 0 ppm Chloramine: 0 ppm Silica: <5 ppm”
Total hardness: 2–3 gpg
“are the water quality guidelines we recommend you follow for both the sake of your machine, and your taste buds... Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 30-150 ppm (parts per million) Total Hardness: 2-3 gpg (grains per gallon) pH: 6-8 Chloride: 0 ppm Chloramine: 0 ppm Silica: <5 ppm”
pH: 6–8
“are the water quality guidelines we recommend you follow for both the sake of your machine, and your taste buds... Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 30-150 ppm (parts per million) Total Hardness: 2-3 gpg (grains per gallon) pH: 6-8 Chloride: 0 ppm Chloramine: 0 ppm Silica: <5 ppm”
Chloride: up to 0 ppm
“are the water quality guidelines we recommend you follow for both the sake of your machine, and your taste buds... Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 30-150 ppm (parts per million) Total Hardness: 2-3 gpg (grains per gallon) pH: 6-8 Chloride: 0 ppm Chloramine: 0 ppm Silica: <5 ppm”
Chloramine: up to 0 ppm
“are the water quality guidelines we recommend you follow for both the sake of your machine, and your taste buds... Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 30-150 ppm (parts per million) Total Hardness: 2-3 gpg (grains per gallon) pH: 6-8 Chloride: 0 ppm Chloramine: 0 ppm Silica: <5 ppm”
Silica: up to 5 ppm
“are the water quality guidelines we recommend you follow for both the sake of your machine, and your taste buds... Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 30-150 ppm (parts per million) Total Hardness: 2-3 gpg (grains per gallon) pH: 6-8 Chloride: 0 ppm Chloramine: 0 ppm Silica: <5 ppm”
Very pure water
“Please note that you should never use distilled or reverse osmosis water without some sort of mineral blend-back or a mineral packet!”
Very pure water
“For instance, the Silvia Pro X has a level probe, and water free of minerals will not allow this sensor to function, causing your boiler to overfill.”
Water type
“NO, not recommended for use in your home espresso machine”
Where to buy
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