UPGRADE Your Gaggia Classic with These 8 Easy Tweaks!

Описание: In this video, I share the first easy and cheap upgrades that I would make if I bought a second hand or new Gaggia Classic, the first ones that I made both in my Gaggia Classic 2006 and in my new Gaggia Classic E24.

Below, you will find the specs and links for every part, component or 3d print model that I mentioned, so that you don't need to make a big research to find out which model is compatible with your machine.

Notice that some are important for your health and safety if you bought second hand, some will improve the performance with small interventions and a few are for a more comfortable workflow.

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Dispersion plate
02:06 - Shower screen
04:16 – Bolts
07:42 – Power switch mod
09:09 – Smart Plug
10:19 – 9 bar spring
14:06 – Low clearance for cup / scale
16:06 – Thermometer for temp surfing

Other videos that I recommend:

Gaggia Classic - Temperature surfing:    • Temperature Control without PID: THE MAP f...  

3 main mods for your espresso machine:    • Main mods for your espresso machine  

Gaggia E24 (including temperature surfing):    • Gaggia Classic E24 – Why is it so special?  

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Itens that I used/mentioned in this video (most affiliated links):

Gaggia Classic Pro Evo (not E24):
Amazon: https://geni.us/rcRaf48

1 / 2 - Stainless steel dispersion plate for Gaggia Classic, IMS Shower Screen and bolts:

Amazon: https://geni.us/tuneupkitgaggia

Cleaning brush:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ol8...

Silicone group gaskets:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooW...
Gaggia: https://geni.us/gasketGaggia

3 - Other stainless steel bolts:

Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onj...

Caliper:
Amazon: https://geni.us/Caliper_All
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCf...

Steam Valve Assembly to the top of the boiler: M6 x 16 (or M6 x 18)
Group to boiler: M6 x 16 (or M6 x 18)
Group to Frame: M5 x 12
Dispersion plate: M6 x 16 (or M6 x 12)
OPV and Solenoid to boiler: M5 x 10 (or M5 x 12)


4 - Power Switch mod:
Crimper/Cable cutter:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkO...
https://geni.us/U7l7e (Amazon)

Wires AWG 16 or 18:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcR...
https://geni.us/AZMMKm (Amazon)

Spade connectors:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddl...
https://geni.us/YwzUb1y (Amazon)

Piggyback connectors:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcR...
https://geni.us/KxvjO (Amazon)


5 - Smart Plug

Amazon US - Goovee Smart Plug: https://geni.us/GooveeSmartPlugNA
Amazon US - Kasa Smart Plug: https://geni.us/KasaSmartNA
Aliexpress US standard: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okS...

Amazon UK - Eightree: https://geni.us/Eightree_UK
Aliexpress UK: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEe...

Amazon Europe: https://geni.us/Eightree_Europe
Aliexpress Europe: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEP...

Amazon Brasil: https://geni.us/Positivo_BR
Aliexpress Brasil : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEH...


6 - 9 bar spring mod
Bottomless portafilter:
Amazon: https://geni.us/bottomlessGaggia
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF4...

Low Profile Drip Tray kit with longer tube & Springs for 6, 9 and 12 bar:
Amazon: https://geni.us/LPDripTraySpringsKit

Only springs
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC4...
Amazon: https://geni.us/ZPOStX


7 - Low drip tray & stand for scale

Low Profile Drip Tray kit with longer tube & Springs for 6, 9 and 12 bar:
Amazon: https://geni.us/LPDripTraySpringsKit

Scale Weighing Stand:
Amazon: https://geni.us/ScaleStand
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mrO...

3D printed model for the stand for scales with Gaggia and Gaggiuino logos:
MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1173...
Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1215...
2 Screws M3 x 8 mm: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onZ...

Low Drip Tray 3D printed model:
3D Print Model: https://www.printables.com/model/8699...

Pipe cutter:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDj...

Tube: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oE0...
6 mm OD, 5 mm ID, cut to length (154-158 mm is good for most Gaggia Classic machines with this tray)


8 - Thermometer and thermocouple type K:

Thermometer:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ons...

Thermocouple type K Hole Washer:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFd...
Amazon: https://geni.us/ThermocoupleHoleWasher

Power supply 12v 1A:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF2...

Thermal Compound:
Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB5...
https://geni.us/VzBjsQF (Amazon)

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