Posted Sun Apr 22, 2012, 8:12am Subject: Gaggia Classic Temperature Question
My Classic is about two years old. Recently the second pull bubbles through as if the coffee was not tamped and the coffee has a "burnt" smell to it. I suspect the thermostat is kaput. I have never back-flushed but I clean & descale once a month using Cleancaf so I don't think I've any flow-through problems.
So two questions: Does the above symptom indicate a bad thermostat? And if yes, what site should I go to to get a replacement?
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Posted Sun Apr 22, 2012, 12:51pm Subject: Re: Gaggia Classic Temperature Question
Temperature ok on the first pull? Are you thinking the thermostat died between pulls? The easiest answer to that part is to do the styrofoam cup test. Here is the link if needed.
I doubt that even is the tstat just blew that you would notice what you are describing. You would have had a heated machine and you are describing more a pressure/flow problem.
Posted Sun Apr 22, 2012, 5:53pm Subject: Re: Gaggia Classic Temperature Question
Thanks for the advice. The reason I think it might be the stat is that the temp seems to increase the longer the unit is on. By the time I make the first two Cappuccinos I can hear the water bubbling in the machine. I will go to the links you provided and after I will get back to you with the outcomes.
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