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I finally got my old Gaggia Classic espresso machine serviced. It needed a new pump and steam valve, and got some bolts and gaskets replaced. They also turned down the pressure, which I forgot to ask them for.

It’s 18 years old now, so it was due for an overhaul. I actually thought it would be much more expensive than it was. I like that it is so servicable and that it is still possible to get it fixed after so many years.

I’m hoping it’s going to make better coffee than ever, and that it will work 18 more years!

#espresso #coffee #gaggia #GaggiaClassic

Progress! Ready to consolidate (dis)assembly notes, remove the labels on the casing, and start scrubbing. When it was leaking it build up some residue on the interior of the case that I need to get rid of, and it's time for general maintenance so I'm taking the opportunity to clean EVERYTHING, and replace the consumable parts that are ready for it.

The PID I have is from Shades of Coffee (apparently the steam gauge is not) and their instructions were exceptionally good, plus the online support guy was willing to answer questions about water, so I'm going to get replacement parts preferentially from them. Debating whether to switch out the boiler for a brass one (more resistent to corrosion mainly, but also benefits temp stability) instead of replacing like-for-like if it doesn't clean up well enough. Will replace O-rings and gaskets regardless. Tempted to make a handful of other smaller part upgrades but I hope to talk myself down from some/most of them.

I do want to incorporate a scale though, which I don't have yet. Already have a PID so I don't think the #Gagguino route is a good match, but data logging would be really nice. Recs for a standalone solution for that? I know @adafruit has a guide for one option, which I could pare down to the minimalist aesthetic I prefer. Being able to grab readings from the PID would also be excellent but I don't have high hopes that's possible.

I have discovered coffee refractometers but I did successfully talk myself down from going that far. For now.

#Gaggia #GaggiaClassic #espresso #DIY #diy_electronics #repair

I’m still learning, but I think I whipped up a pretty good #mocha tonight with my new #gaggia #espresso machine.

I’m so happy! Managed to disassemble the solenoid valve, clean it and put it back together. There was no water flow on the grouphead, now it’s like new! #Gaggia #GaggiaClassic #Coffee

Well hello there, solenoid valve!😂 #Gaggia #GaggiaClassic #Coffee

Here's CoffeeGeek comprehensive First Look at the new 2023 Gaggia Classic Evo Pro espresso machine.

Has Gaggia lived up to expectations? Have they delivered a nicely matured version of a machine they've been selling for 45 years? Our First Look does dive into this.

#gaggia #espressomachine #gaggiaclassic #firstlook

https://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/gaggia-classic-evo-pro-espresso-machine-first-look/

Okay folks, you voted, and you picked the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro as the next Review / First Look to be published on CoffeeGeek. Thanks for voting!

It will launch tonight; but in the meantime, check out our blog post on the launch of the Gaggia Classic Pro, back in 2019.

#espresso #coffee #gaggia #gaggiaclassic #espressomachine

https://www.coffeegeek.com/new-products/gaggia-introduces-the-gaggia-classic-pro/

It's a common misconception that #Gaggia's original spring lever #espresso machine design - the one that introduced modern day high pressure espresso brews with proper crema in 1947 - was a 9BAR machine.

It was not. It was a peak 7BAR machine (but more rated for 6.5BAR)

Experimentation between 1947 and 1955 by Gaggia, #Pavoni, #Faema, #Cimbali, and others pushed the springs to higher compression rates, bringing espresso up to around 9BAR.

The E61, with its rotary pump, was 9BAR ex.factory.

I don't just use $10,000 espresso machines to make great tasting #espresso.

You can make espresso that sings with $450 machines (#Gaggia Classic 1st photo), even $250 machines (#Krups XP series, 2nd photo).

It takes a good grinder (lots of $200 grinders out there that are excellent), good coffee, and good technique. Our website helps you make this journey.

Check these two out:

This one goes out to @bigiain. 😃 ☕

OLD SCHOOL #Rancilio Silvias.

Pictured:

1. Original 1999 #RancilioSilvia, first real production run. NB the stencilled on logo, different portafilter, teflon coated spouts (and inside the PF too).

2. Same machine in use.

3. Gen 2 Silvia, 2002 (note has Rancilio "plate" but "silvia" sticker). Next to a 2000 variant of the #Gaggia Classic. We had massive reviews of these on CG back in the day.

Excited this fall to be revisiting an old "Classic"' the latest iterant of the #Gaggia Classic, called the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro.

I have two Gaggias in storage: a "Classic" from 2006, and a Baby from 1996 (which needs a new boiler).

Ironically, the Rancilio Silvia and Gaggia were direct competitor machines back in 1999; both around same price. Silvia was clear winner.

Today, w/ Silvia being $850, and Classic $450, the Gaggia is a way better value.

#espresso #gaggiaclassic