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no worries if not, i think ill end up buyng a duo temp pro


 
Posted : 14/12/2020 3:54 pm
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This for the older ones you find second hand when they were better quality. More modern versions of say a “Coffee Deluxe” are a bit rubbish, plasticky and not to the same standard.

A refurbed old style Classic from BigJohn would be great. You need to sort out the water/descaling though or it will still break on you.

- Classic pre - 2015 - more metal components and a 3 way solenoid valve - normally stainless case

- Gaggia baby - same internals as a classic in a plastic case

- Coffee Deluxe - Similar to a classic but no solenoid, just a spring valve - painted steel case and 3 rocker switches are horizontal not vertical.


 
Posted : 14/12/2020 3:55 pm
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@BigJohn, where do you go for bits? I did a quick hunt on the internet and couldn't see the bits I think I would need to fix my Classic.


 
Posted : 14/12/2020 3:56 pm
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In the past I've used Happy Donkey for things like solenoids, pumps and gaskets but I think they may have cut down on spares. Googling Gaggia classic solenoid brings up a few places though.


 
Posted : 14/12/2020 4:03 pm
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@dorset_knob - Nice bunch and have loads of Gaggia spares - https://www.theespressoshop.co.uk/


 
Posted : 14/12/2020 4:14 pm
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:thumbsup:


 
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