http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/ Gaggia Users Group (consumer espresso) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:53:53 GMT Tex http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8273 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8273 Do a water debit test: http://tinyurl.com/3a6dxu If it passes the pump is good - otherwise replace it. Tex Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:48:25 GMT Geoff Beier http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8272 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8272 ... Are you still roasting? I'd imagine you'd have to waste a whole ton to make up $400+... What do MD-50s sell for used these days? I guess that's the other Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:27:06 GMT randytsuch http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8271 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8271 Hi Dan Thanks for taking the time to do that writeup, it was nicely done, with lots of details to help anyone who wants to try it I actually used some push Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:45:51 GMT dh_nelsen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8270 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8270 I added a pdf file to the Mods & Hacks folder that details my experiment. Let me know if there's any viewing problems (fonts, etc.). So far I'm pleasantly Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:35:52 GMT randytsuch http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8269 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8269 OK, this goes into the nevermind category. I did put my valve together wrong. I just took it apart again, reassembled, and it works fine. I put it together Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:47:28 GMT randytsuch http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8268 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8268 It seems like it is, not sure how to tell? Randy Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:25:04 GMT Brian Kamnetz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8267 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8267 It's probably a dumb question, but....Are you sure that your pressure gauge is working properly? Brian ________________________________ From: randytsuch Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:17:47 GMT randytsuch http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8266 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8266 I have put together a pressure gauge with a threaded portafilter. I installed it on my Classic, to see how much pressure I am getting. This is after having it Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:24:43 GMT randytsuch http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8265 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8265 I would try to calibrate your thermometer. Boil some water, and then see if you read 212f on your thermometer, or what you do read. The actual temp of boiling Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:04:08 GMT Tex http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8264 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8264 Apply Occam's Razor - eliminate assumptions and the simplest answer is usually correct. Tex Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:03:11 GMT John http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8263 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8263 My steaming of milk is taking 95 sec for 8oz in 20oz pitcure with temp surfing. I have the mod silva wond too. Does this sound adverage or low functioning? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:35:03 GMT Brian Kamnetz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8262 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8262 Another thing to check is the outlet. Last summer I was at a friend's cabin. He had a bunch of walleye he wanted to cook up in a deep fryer, but couldn't get Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:11:59 GMT Susan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8261 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8261 Uh, yup, but in my case the plug had a short and when I plugged it into the wall I got fireworks. It's true I had no power, but the problem was more dramatic Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:04:08 GMT Susan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8260 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8260 Order a new brew stat. Temp should be higher for sure. Susan Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:56:04 GMT John http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8259 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gaggia/message/8259 Thanks for the thoughts and info. I tried the test and not sure that I did it correctly or hoping not since the temp wasn't near 200 F. I held a Styrofoam