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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)



I'll need more info before I can give an answer. What kind of upper boiler
is in your machine; the old type with heat element attachments on the side
or the four attachments on top? Does you machine have a 3-way solenoid
valve?

If you have the newer boiler top the elements can be rewired (the same
elements are used in all voltage). You'll still need a 110 volt pump &
solenoid valve (if so equipped).

I've converted several Gaggia from 240 to 110 volt & if you can read a
wiring schematic it's a piece of cake.

Robert (Let 'em eat cake!) Harmon
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