Freecycle: Gaggia Baby Class espresso machine

Gifted to me fully working by a mate recently with the words, "It needs descaler run through it." Well, it got halfway through the descale process and then stopped pushing water through! I suspect a valve is blocked and it's probably a simple job for someone with more time and drive than me, so offering it up here. The footplate is pretty rusy/ paint lifting, but the main unit is/ was in good nick until this happened!

First to collect from Brockley gets it (don't all rush at once...)

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I think I will take you on that offer as I want to buy a proper espresso machine so I can start learning on this one...

I can pick up this weekend

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Yes, that one. "Aga" can collect tonight, so true to my word they get it. If it falls through I'll let the others who've messaged me know.

ah dang, definitely could have collected tonight. No idea why I was lazy and went with tomorrow.

Aga is out; Vince had next dibs. fstuart, I'll let you know if they pull out.

I have descaled the machine about 10 times now and the solenoid valve works again.

I have managed to run water through it too so we could be back in business this weekend.

Espresso party after HH training if it works!

Café Vince now officially open!

I will head to the coffee thread for advice on how to use it like a boss but all welcome for an espresso.

Café Vince now officially open!

I will head to the coffee thread for advice on how to use it like a boss...

You will immediately be told to spend about £300 on a grinder.

Nevertheless, enjoy!