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  1. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Thanks for the tips. Its in a holiday home so I wont get a chance to work on it again for another couple of weeks but will report back when I do. Gonna try flushing it with citric acid first and if that doesnt unblock it then take the solenoid valve out and try clean it with a pin
  2. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
  3. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    No, just followed the de-clogging instructions in the video posted above. Will remove it next and poke around with a needle, if that doesnt work then Im guessing a new solenoid is in order
  4. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Just bumping this thread as I only got around to attempting to de-clog the solenoid valve yesterday. I ran the machine through steam and brew cycles to open and close the valve using Puly Caff and over four litres of water but the valve didnt unblock. I thought it was slowly unblocking after a...
  5. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Nice one L&R, will get to that this weekend=) Thanks again for the help
  6. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Thanks L&R, in cleaning the solenoid what should I be doing? Screw it out and soak it in citric acid & water to descale it?
  7. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Hi all, linked below is a short vid of my Classic trying its best to work but sounding very laboured and only putting out a trickle of hot water. Shower screen is fine, no blockages in it. From the sound I am thinking the pump is my failed part. But looking for advice as to weather it might...
  8. eBay Auction and Gumtree Links ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿ’ฐ
    This popped up on my feed this morning https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143037106601?ul_noapp=true From the description the owner has done a bit of work to it including replacing the pump, heater and safety pressure valve. The opening bid was ยฃ300 but now has risen to ยฃ460. Collection from Stoke on...
  9. eBay Auction and Gumtree Links ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿ’ฐ
    Yeah it would be tricky to get it on a plane without raising suspicion with airline staff. I also wonder what airport security would think of it too, they might not want it in the cabin of a plane. Ferry might be an option but it could be an awful long return drive from Holyhead, Wales to...
  10. eBay Auction and Gumtree Links ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿ’ฐ
    Thanks for the tip Dave. Yeah I agree that it is not a good idea to post these type of machines. the bargain you think you are getting from ebay could turn out to be an expensive nightmare to fix if broken in transit. At this stage I have nearly given up on buying a used Alex/Rocket or similar...
  11. eBay Auction and Gumtree Links ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿ’ฐ
    Glad you got a good deal. I would have loved to buy this myself and have been trying to pick up a used Izzo or Rocket for a long time now. But I live in Ireland so it is virtually impossible as 90% of sellers specify collection only and wont post so when I saw the ebay listing last Friday I...
  12. Sold
    Do tell more please!
  13. eBay Auction and Gumtree Links ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿ’ฐ
    In Carlisle and for collection only. Starting bid is ยฃ50 and no reserve https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Izzo-Alex-Coffee-Machine-Twin-Boiler/123506112201?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
  14. ๐Ÿช›๐Ÿ”ง Technical | Faults | How-to's โ“โ„น
    Put my Gaggia Classic back into operation after several months in storage while moving house. It worked for a week or so but tonight it stopped pumping water into the portfilter (well it did pump a trickle but that was it). First thought it was the grind size being too fine but upon removing the...
  15. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Id be the same, never timed it. If I had to guess I would say 2 minutes for an americano and double that for milk based drinks. Important thing is it tastes nice, not how long it takes.
  16. Barista Skills for the home enthusiast
    Have found Coffeefusion very good over the years too. Im still not great at art but alot better than I was before watching their videos
  17. Coffee Beans
    I typically spend ยฃ5-ยฃ9 a bag. I have gone higher but didnt really see the extra taste I was expecting. Also as a heavy drinker paying over a tenner a bag makes things expensive over time for me
  18. Coffee Beans
    Looks divine
  19. Coffee Beans
    Wouldnt write off all supermarkets for beans- Aldi have surprised me at times. Of course you dont know when they were roasted but often I have got very good coffees from their beans. Worth a punt if you are at a learning stage and dont want to spend a fortune
  20. ๐Ÿ‘‹ Introductions ๐Ÿ‘‹
    haha lol. Found this place on google while looking to repair the Classic. Stayed for all the extra other info I find fascinating.
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