Espresso: Espresso Mods and Restorations Saeco Vienna Frothing Wand Learn @seattlecoffeegear Learn all about coffee, watch videos, read how-to articles. www.seattlecoffeegear.com   Not Logged in: log in updated topics   new posts   new unanswered   search   faq   sign up   Discussions > Espresso > Espresso Mods > Saeco Vienna...   view previous topic | view next topic | view all topics Author Messages bradleycoffee Senior Member Joined: 26 May 2011 Posts: 42 Location: USA Expertise: I like coffee Posted Fri May 27, 2011, 10:37am Subject: Saeco Vienna Frothing Wand   I have a Saeco Vienna  with the Panarello frothing wand.  I am having trouble getting good froth with it.  Has anyone had similar trouble? Are there any modifications  I can do to the machine/ or switch out the wand (maybe with the Silvia V3 wand)? thank you back to top JtothaR Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2010 Posts: 681 Location: Albuquerque, NM Expertise: I live coffee Espresso: Faema D92/A1 Smart Grinder: B VARIO, Krups Conic Drip: Manual Pour-Over, Bodum... Roaster: Redbird, Metropolis Posted Fri May 27, 2011, 10:46am Subject: Re: Saeco Vienna Frothing Wand   I used to have one of those machines. The only real mod you can do is to replace the stock panarello with a stainless steel one from a Gaggia Titanium. It allows less air to get through and makes it at least possible to get some microfoam. This machine just isn't the best, like most superautos (except the Quick Mill Monza) it suffers from weak steaming power. I still have the upgraded tip even though I no longer have the machine. PM me and I'll see if I can send it out to you. -James   Load and Lock. back to top bradleycoffee Senior Member Joined: 26 May 2011 Posts: 42 Location: USA Expertise: I like coffee Posted Fri May 27, 2011, 10:52am Subject: Re: Saeco Vienna Frothing Wand   JtothaR-  How do I PM you? I can's seem to find it anywhere on the site? back to top CraigA Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 11,035 Location: Rexdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Expertise: I live coffee Espresso: PID/PressureMod 2001... Grinder: BUNN FPG-2 DBC, Baratza... Vac Pot: Bodum Santos manual, Yama 5... Drip: Behmor BraZen, BUNN VPR-APS,... Roaster: Refurb Behmor 1600, BBQ... Posted Fri May 27, 2011, 10:58am Subject: Re: Saeco Vienna Frothing Wand   Hi Brad, you can't as there's no PM'ing function so you have to email.., but nonetheless, Welcome to the Coffeegeek forums! {;-)   http://twitter.com/CoffeegeekCraig http://www.facebook.com/craig.andrews.169 Excellent coffee doesn't just happen! back to top bradleycoffee Senior Member Joined: 26 May 2011 Posts: 42 Location: USA Expertise: I like coffee Posted Fri May 27, 2011, 11:00am Subject: Re: Saeco Vienna Frothing Wand   OK, thanks. JtothaR- I would be interested in your Gaggia tip- I think you can contact me directly by hitting email under my psot. thanks!!! back to top bradleycoffee Senior Member Joined: 26 May 2011 Posts: 42 Location: USA Expertise: I like coffee Posted Mon May 30, 2011, 8:53pm Subject: Re: Saeco Vienna Frothing Wand   Does anyone else have experience with this machine or any other ideas? It seems that it takes in too much air, is the only way out ot try out the gaggia tip (which I cant seem to find anywhere)? Can I just seal my tip somewhere to slow air intake? 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