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"Robert Harmon" wrote in message
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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?
How do I get it apart to see which one it is? It looks brand new and
unused and is the one in the picture at
http://www.everythingkitchens.com/ga...-14101-14100.h
tml as opposed to the one with the three vertical switches on the
left: Does this assist?
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).
How do I identify whether I have such a pump and solenoid and how is
it rewired please?

I've converted several Gaggia from 240 to 110 volt & if you can read
a wiring schematic it's a piece of cake.
I can't but isn't it a matter of disconnecting and reconnecting
in-place connections if I have the right type?

Robert (Let 'em eat cake!) Harmon
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My best advice; if you're not comfortable doing the conversion have
someone else do it.

That said: Open the Gaggia by removing the four screws on the top of the
machine & lifting off the top.

Some Gaggia Coffee machines have this boiler: http://tinyurl.com/yfkaqg
If you have this boiler I can't help you.

Some Gaggia Coffee machines have this boiler: http://tinyurl.com/yd7fxk
If you have this boiler here's the schematic for wiring it to 120 volt.
Schematic: http://tinyurl.com/volsg

The 120v pump will cost $40 - $75 depending on whose advice you listen
to. I recommend the cheapest Ulka from partsguru.com. The lower the
wattage the quieter it will be.

The 3-way solenoid is only found in the Classic & Baby machines. Ifyour
machine has such a valve there will be a chrome tube to the left of the
brew group. If you don't have this, great! You've just saved $50 - $75.
If you machine is equipped with the valve you'll need to replace the coil
only - that's the square or round part similar to the blue 3-way valve
shown in the first link above.

As far as rewiring it goes, I was very serious about not trying this
yourself if you're not comfortable with it. Gather all the parts;
machine, new pump & solenoid valve, & take everything to a reputable
appliance repair shop. Most will do the wiring for $50 - $100, but no
warranty.

Good luck, and keep us posted.

Robert

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