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  1. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for contributing to this thread. It's been amazing. I'm now pulling the perfect espresso. I think it's been a combination of things: A thinner gasket made a huge difference. Servicing and cleaning the OPV Starting a regime of...
  2. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Hi After your post - I invested in some Cafiza and blind basket. I've never done backfushing before - I'm sure it'll be good for the machine. I did get some movement from the PF when under pressure and had to hold it in place at one point. I was getting a good 'whoosh' from the steel pipe...
  3. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Thank you! Very helpful
  4. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    I've just fitted an 8.5 - and it's making a difference. It's now locking at between 5 O'Clock and 6'Clock. Having stripped down the The one I had in was too thick (even though I ordered it from an official Gaggia supplier. Having stripped and cleaned the OPV too, I think the problem's solved...
  5. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Hi - the large amount water in the video was a demonstration of what happens when the handle turns under pressure and blows. The gasket is seated correctly (although I've ordered an 8.5mm one to see if that makes a difference). Yes, th dispersion plate and shower screen all good. I...
  6. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Hi An update. I stripped and cleaned the OPV assembly. There is now some water coming back through the pipe: It's only a small amount - is that OK? I haven't pulled many shots yet - but will try again in the morning. C
  7. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Surely the finer the grind - the higher the pressure? Doesn't a coarse grind mean less pressure?
  8. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Morning! I've run a few tests this morning. There's no grease on the seal - it's pretty new Pipe running into drip tray is releasing water at the end of the shot I placed the plastic pipes into separate containers, one with water (to feed the pump) one without. No water emerged...
  9. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Hi - thanks for your help so far. The lugs on the new PF are the same, but not worn - and it does lock in 6 0'clock position. Just after the brew has started, 50% of the time, the handle starts moving clockwise and then goes. I haven't tried backflushing. Is there a simple technique...
  10. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Hi I hope you can help. I have a beloved Gaggia Classic, that I've looked after over the years, taken apart, rebuilt, changed parts etc! Recently, when brewing - the portafilter handle started turning, until wooosh! it pops ou! I recently replaced the portafilter because I thought the lugs...
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