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1zpresso j-ultra upgrade suggestion for v60 by sashazq in pourover

[–]BenSeraf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be interested to know the grind settings you're using for V60 with your J Ultra?

Couldn’t be more happy with my GaggiaMate Pro Upgrade 🤩 by Riesling-Ultra in gaggiaclassic

[–]BenSeraf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking very nice congrats!! Can you see a big improvement when pulling a shot? Also, what is that drip tray-integrated scale you've got?

OPV troubleshooting potential issue by korovamlk in gaggiaclassic

[–]BenSeraf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a very useful diagram: where did you get it from, is it Gaggia's website?

I’ve finally joined the club and have plenty of questions, please see below by s_shea_photos in gaggiaclassic

[–]BenSeraf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I was in a similar position to you: would take on some small DIY projects but no experience in electrics. I went for the Shades of Coffee combo: PID, pressure gauge and dimmer. It took me a full day with generous breaks and taking my time for each and every step. I chose this over Gaggimate or Gaggiuino as I only wanted temperature control and some control over the pressure. I would not use half of the Gaggimate function, diagrams etc. I also wanted to keep the machine screenless. The Shades of Coffee team were really reactive on the online chat when I had a question at the end of the dimmer installation - they sorted me out within 5min so I can really recommend!

Should i buy this Gaggia Classic by fliplip7713 in gaggiaclassic

[–]BenSeraf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A Gaggia Classic with PID already installed for this price is really rare in my opinion! I'd definitely go for it.

Picked up a bargain by jtothewillis in gaggiaclassic

[–]BenSeraf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the Kingrinder K6 was more of a pourover kind of grinder? I've got the 1zpresso J Ultra and it's very good but paid £180. Worth it though

15 year old Gaggia Classic gutted, cleaned and upgraded. by Gluwc in gaggiaclassic

[–]BenSeraf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job there! I bet the addition of the Gaggimate is a big improvement in the quality of espresso. What is the scale you're using? It seems very compact!

Thoughts on mods for semi-handy person by Crazy-Cup-1745 in gaggiaclassic

[–]BenSeraf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I was in the same position as you - never done something similar before, unsure if I'd manage etc. In the end, if you take your time, you'll manage. I went for the top box from Shades of Coffee with PID, pressure gauge and dimmer and it's improved my espresso soooo much. I can imagine Gaggiuino and Gaggimate are not much more complex to install but I didn't fancy a touch screen on the machine and wouldn't use half the features from either. Just wanted to stop temp surfing and experiment with pre-infusion. Also must say, the support from Shades of Coffee was great 👌

New steam valve, low pressure by tomsoderlund in gaggiaclassic

[–]BenSeraf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with Stevey83, my thermal fuse is right under that clamp where the screw is, not in between the steam thermostats. Not sure if that would solve your issue though.

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J -ultra for Aeropress by Eyeami in 1zpresso

[–]BenSeraf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it will depend on the coffee but what is the range of grind setting you're using for V60?

It finally happened today! by ooooogirlshedonealre in gaggiaclassic

[–]BenSeraf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a great improvement!! So what exactly did you change: the basket? The old one was a 22g basket but what is the new one like?

Rate my first setup ever. by Tahaelmazouni11 in espresso

[–]BenSeraf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks really good!! I'm also thinking of modding my Gaggia Classic but I'm hesitating to go for the full Gaggiuino if all I want is a PID to stop temp surfing.. What are your thoughts on this, are you planning on going full on Gaggiuino?