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| Material | Metal, Stainless steel, Plastic, Rubber |
| Color | Silver, Black |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Tube Diameter | 6 mm (pre-2008), 10 mm (2008 and newer) |
| Compatibility | Rancilio Silvia espresso machines (pre-2008 steam valve) |
Steam Wand for Silvia Older Style. Fits: Pre-2008 steam valve (does not swivel). We recommend replacing the two O-Rings as well. If you’re not certain which version you have, the 2008 knob is silver in the center, so it’s a good indicator as long as no one replaced only the knob on an earlier version. The best confirmation is to measure the diameter of the steam wand tube (not the tip): PRE-2008 = 6mm; 2008-Since = 10mm.
The catalog often lists the same model at several merchants — worth a price check before you buy.