I also upgraded from Silvia to Brewtus II last summer. Transition couldn't have been smoother. Yes, you can brew and steam at the same time. I generally do them back to back rather than simultaneously, but the main thing is there's no waiting for the temperature to adjust between the two.
The steam power is awesome compared to the Silvia. Others seem to like tips other than the stock 2-hole Expobar but I've been real happy with that, even for the occasional experiment with latte art. Its much faster than the other one and two hole tips I tried with smaller holes. And if you work it, you can still get good micro-foam. I tend to fill the reservoir and empty the tray daily just out of routine but have gone 2-3 days when I've forgotten. Also about 3-4 drinks a day, usually all but one are milk drinks. Filling the reservoir is easier than on the Silvia because its located along the side and I don't have to slide the machine out from under a cabinet. I just use a funnel to hit the opening in the top and I don't have to do anything except pull the warming tray off. The drip tray is HUGE relative to what you're used to - its like having another sink down there. I empty every couple of days, but could go longer easily. I haven't had to repair anything yet, but the repairs on the Silvia were never too difficult, so hopefully neither will the Brewtus - I don't see myself shipping this beast back to WLL. I upgraded the grinder too (to a Macap), but used the Rocky for a few weeks at first. Not bad, but the Macap is definitely better, particularly the stepless. But you should be fine until you decide you're not :) Good luck and enjoy! -Ray On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 12:43 PM, mariowar <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have some questions regarding the Brewtus III. > > How is the steam power compared to Silvia? > > Would I be able to steam and brew at the same time? > > Drinking for cappas a day, how often do i have to fill the reservoir? > > I have the general dimensions, however I would like to have the > dimension of the water tray + body, I understand the tray is huge. > Does the height of the machine included the rubber legs? ) long o > short ones?) > > Do you think that the Brewtus+ Rocky area good match? ( that is the > grinder that I have.) > > > Have any of you transitioned form Silvia to Brewtus, was it smooth? > > I have reading some issues regarding the reliability of the machine, > however I have read too that WLL technical service is good, is that > true? > > One of my fears is to have to ship the machine back to seller ro be > repaired. If that is the case do you think that the most common fixes > can be done remotely? > > > > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
