DIY Mod Gaggia Espresso Coffee Machine (Part 1)

FULL GUIDE to DIY Modify & Upgrade the Gaggia Classic Pro Espresso Machine.
How to make your espresso drink with expert level controls over the Gaggia machine.
Add Temperature PID controller for Brew and Steam, Pressure Gage, and Flow Control for the Brew. Included in these videos are Tips and Critical points to note during the mod process.
For your perfect brew!

This is PART 1 of a series of videos to Fully Guide you in the modification process for the Gaggia Classic Pro.

Upcoming:
Part 2:
- Install Pressure Manifold Extension, Pressure Gauge, Pressure Tests, Flow Controller & Potmeter Calibration.
Part 3:
- Wire up Brew PID, Steam Limits Temperature Controller, Enclosure for PID & Pressure Gage, Setup the Temperature Controller.
Part 4:
- Install Flow Controller, Enclosure Cabling, Re-work, Setting PID & Temp Limits.
Part 0 (early April '23):
- 1st shot dial in after modifications, Results, Usefulness.
- Mod Schematics, Mod Reasons & Alternatives.

My Coffee Gears:
Gaggia Classic Pro: https://tinyurl.com/3a2bxchu
Niche Zero: https://tinyurl.com/yj7rjfyy
Moka Pot: https://tinyurl.com/4fdkkcm4
Kinu M47 Classic: https://kinugrinders.com
The Jack Leveler 58.5mm: https://www.assocoffee.com

Shades of Coffee Kits used in this video series:
1) New - Gaggia Classic Pro/2019 PID kit - 1/32DIN single display
https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/gagg...
2) Gaggia Classic - Flow Control Dimmer kit
https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/gagg...
3) Brew pressure gauge kit (inc adaptor) - for TopBox and case mounting
https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/brew...
4) Blind filter basket (for backflushing)
https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/blin...

Steps of the Mod Process in this video (Part 1):
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Unboxing the Mod Kit
05:55 Tools needed for the Mod
06:23 Wiring the Relay Switches
08:22 Getting the Unit Ready
08:55 Removing the Top Cover
11:07 Documenting the Innards of the Machine
14:18 Removing the Steam Knob
14:42 Removing the Outlet Pipe
14:59 Removing the Outlet Pipe Nut
17:39 Disconnecting the Rear Power Feed Connectors
21.17 Releasing the Pump Assembly
23:26 Releasing the Group Body
26:55 Removing the Steam Wand
28:29 Disconnecting the Brew Thermostat
29:39 Removing the Brew Thermostat
31:58 Installing the new Temperature Sensor
35:009 End of Part 1

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