Just bought a used 2015 model, will I be able to install the Gaggiuino mod with this? What about replacing the steam wand?
Posted Mar 7, 2023, 11:21 PM UTC
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I did the mod on my 2015 RI9403 back in October 2021. u/lukasdooo is right, it can be done, but there isn't a good place to screw in the thermocouple. I managed to attach the thermocouple by undoing the nut that is in between the two power connectors on top of the boiler. You can then thread the thermocouple into the half of the nut that is partially unscrewed. It's not an ideal location because it is a bit far from the boiler wall, but using an instant read thermometer shows the temps are accurate.
The wiring for the mods that were available in October 2021 was the same as for other versions of the classic, so I was able to use the wiring diagram without problems.
When I did the mod, there was no pressure sensor option. Since there is no solenoid I have a feeling the pressure mod wouldn't work. I did add the dimmer.
I did the Rancilio Silvia steam arm wand mod and it works.
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How is the original thermostat connected?
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It is pushed against the boiler by a metal bracket and there is some kind of thermal compound between the thermostat and boiler.
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How did you manage to change the steam wand? I can't see how I would get to the nut that holds it in place without taking apart the plastic housing above it
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Honestly, I'm not sure if you will be. That's one of those fucky Euro ones with the steel boiler and no solenoid. No idea if it's compatible with the normal mods.
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Nope. This is the version without the solenoid
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No Matte gehst everyone is answering here, I would say the best source of „is gaggiuino here possible?“ is the gaggiuino discord. Just one post there with the exact data and you will get your answer. I mean there are also people who did the gaggiuino mod on non-gaggia machines
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Maybe both but I would give it a try instead of accepting answers of people who flipped a coin before giving suggestions
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Yeah, everything seems to be in order, but isn't this a Pro? If so why change steam wand? Edit* nevermind i can see it's a classic now.
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Yes and yes, but as new person I cannot help
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The best version of the classic. Don't listen to the hive who think progress is bad.
Changing the steam wand is piss easy. Just buy one from Amazon for 10$
Easy enough to add a PID. Google is your friend.
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It is possible but everything is different. The PID is harder to install because you have to glue the temperature sensor on to the boiler.
I'm not familiar with this model, why would you need to glue the temperature sensor? Isn't there a stock thermostat you can replace? Or is that glued on too?
The stock thermostat is pushed against the boiler
Is it not possible to buy a thermocouple with a similar form factor that you can also push against the boiler with the same bracket?
If you find a thermostat that looks like this yes.
thermostat
There was also another workaround at some website. I need to check if I find the website again