You would have to replace the heating element (which is integrated into the
top of the boiler) and the pump which would not be economical.

If you buy a proper step up transformer rated at 1500 or 2000 watts and use
it on a circuit of the proper rating (at least 15 amps) and without any
other loads on the circuit it should work. A transformer of this size is not
like the little travel converters - it weighs around 30 lbs. and costs
around $75, roughly.

Or you could have an electrician install a 240 v circuit. If you have an
electric range or clothes dryer you already have 240V in your
kitchen/laundry and every home/ apartment has it coming into their panel
box.






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Just accidentally bought a Gaggia Coffee Espresso which works on 240
volts. Is it possible to rewire it for 120V please? Or is the transformer
different?

Does anyone know if this would be a major pain in the neck to change or if
there is an exploded view anywhere? I have tried using a reasonably
powerful voltage converter and it blew the fuse immediately!

It is a curious wide, lower-slung very modern all stainless steel unit
with three side-by-side buttons, not the one looking like the Baby shown
at http://www.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia/newcoffee.cfm

I am trying to replace my Baby which endemically cant produce crema or
proper coffee consistently and leaks like a sieve.

(I am hoping these units aren't the same inside but clothed in different
outer casings)