Water Is Dripping out a valve on the bottom of Silvia.

Hi ChicagOkie

If we're thinking about the same thing, then yes you're correct in saying this is a pressure release valve. It is perfectly normal for it to drip every time you make a shot. It should, however, drain into the stainless steel tray along with any drips from the steam wand or the filter group. The base that the tray sits in does have a hole in it under the release valve, which I think is for people who may have the machine set up on a drainer so the tray doesn't need emptying. You can also get water under the machine if you direct the steam wand towards the tray as it will force any liquid collected in the tray to shoot over the sides and out the underneath.

HTH

Nick

Hi ChicagOkie

If we're thinking about the same thing, then yes you're correct in saying this is a pressure release valve. It is perfectly normal for it to drip every time you make a shot. It should, however, drain into the stainless steel tray along with any drips from the steam wand or the filter group. The base that the tray sits in does have a hole in it under the release valve, which I think is for people who may have the machine set up on a drainer so the tray doesn't need emptying. You can also get water under the machine if you direct the steam wand towards the tray as it will force any liquid collected in the tray to shoot over the sides and out the underneath.

HTH

D