PID Control Retrofit Kit Silvia

This PID controller kit is designed for retrofitting the Rancilio Silvia espresso machine. By adding a PID controller to the heater control circuit, the standby brewing water temperature can be controlled to ±1°C accuracy. Thus, it will significantly improve the taste of your espresso. Users can also easily adjust the brew water temperature to suit their own tastes.   This kit will work for the new and older Silvia models.

Product Features:

  • LED Display Colour White or Red
  • The PID controller in this kit is specifically modified for home espresso brewing. Two additional parameters are included to balance the requirements of cold start speed, shot recovery speed, and long-term stability.
  • The platinum RTD temperature sensor is more accurate and has greater long-term stability than most thermocouple sensors. The temperature variations within the controller’s environment will not alter the accuracy of its reading. 
  • All the cables in the kit have higher temperature endurances compared to the original manufacturer cables. We use color-coded cables with either fluoropolymer or silicone insulation, preventing the potential electrical shocks from PVC insulated wires touching the boiler during operation.
  • As one of the most compact controllers in the market with a custom-made aluminum enclosure, this controller can be mounted between the group head and steam wand without interfering with their functionalities. This mounting makes “it almost looks like it came with the Silvia!”…… as one of our customers wrote to us.
  • All buttons on Rancilio Silvia function the same way as they were. 
  • Temperature Performance Study and Manuals available on request. Please contact us.