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Sorry to read it isn't steaming well. I got decent steam from it in use, but I'd also not used it for years. I ran descaler through when I cleaned it up ahead of collection. Hope you don't feel you've been sold a wreck.
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Not at all. Just a learning curve. From what I understand, it’s likely the steam thermostat has degraded (which is an easy fix and standard service item in a £40 service kit, replacing both stats).
Installing a PID effectively replaces the stats too, so will see how it goes after that.
I’ve just added up all the Mr Shades mods on his site: pressure gauge, PID, OPV spring, timer, drip tray etc. and the total is £280, lol.
So will try and save some cash this next month and see if I can afford it. Then there’s the small task of installing it all. Hopefully I’ll have a pretty swish machine by the end of it.In the meantime, it’s pulling great shots so I’m not too bothered about the steaming.
Nef
Seems telling to me that a service kit includes two thermostats.
https://www.theespressoshop.co.uk/Mobile/en/gb/Gaggia-Classic-Pre---2015-Service-Kit/m-m-3516.aspx
I guess that’s a good point to start, along with a descale (I’ve descaled already, but a proper disassembly descale would no doubt be better).
This was a very detailed response- appreciate it!