While I've never owned a Silvia, I have had other simple pump driven machines and can't really imagine spending that kind of $$ on a PID instead of upgrading to a new model, especially if I'd owned it for several years as you say you have.
Maybe it would be worth it if you primarily drink straight espresso; then the PID will provide much more control and temperature stability. But otherwise, this added feature will not solve the hassle of not being able to brew and steam at the same time. For this, you need either an HX or dual boiler machine, some of which like the Brewtus, also come w/ PID and will open up a whole new level of possibility. On Apr 6, 9:29 pm, jimslade <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all. > I've been lurking on the group for a while. > I've owned a silvia for a very long time and have loved it, but i've > outgrown it and can no longer tolerate its finickiness. > Can anyone speak to the difference between upgrading to a Brewtus vs. > adding a PID to Silvia? > What am I losing by going the PID route vs the Brewtus route? > Looks like the PID kit will cost me $3-400. Brewtus $1800, less > whatever I can get for my used Silvia. > > thoughts? > thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en.
