No flow from a 2-year old Gaggia Baby - Page 2
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Huh, that's different from the ones I'm used to. Must be a newer version without the middle screw. Sorry, I can't help you with that.
Lock and load!
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The base says it's a "SIN031 (New Baby06)"
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Next step, as suggested by someone on the gaggia@yahoogroups.com, is to check out the solenoid and 3-way valve:
I applied a current to the solenoid, and it clicks, so I think it's fine. I am not sure how to get the 3-way valve off to clean / check that out.
I applied a current to the solenoid, and it clicks, so I think it's fine. I am not sure how to get the 3-way valve off to clean / check that out.
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Slide hose offI am not sure how to get the 3-way valve off to clean / check that out.
Loosen/remove lower nut
Slide coil off
Unscrew top nut/assembly
Soak top nut/assembly in white vinegar for 30-45 minutes
Rinse and reassemble
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Thanks for all the pointers - after removing the 3-way valve, soaking it in Puly Caff + hot water for a couple of hours, I now have a nice steady flow from the bottom of the boiler again. Looking forward to flushing it out and trying my first home espresso in about 3 weeks.