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FULL GUIDE to DIY Modify & Upgrade the Gaggia Classic Pro Espresso Machine Part 3.

How to make your espresso drink with expert level controls over the Gaggia machine.
Add Temperature PID controller for Brew and Steam, Pressure Gage, and Flow Control for the Brew. Included in these videos are Tips and Critical points to note during the mod process.
For your perfect brew!
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This is PART 3 of a series of videos to Fully Guide you in the modification process for the Gaggia Classic Pro.

Upcoming:
Part 4:
- Install Flow Controller, Enclosure Cabling, Calibrate PID & Temp Limits, Dial in first Brew.
Part 0:
- Results of Mod, Which part of Mod is most Useful.
- Mod Schematics, Mod Reasons & Alternatives.

Shades of Coffee Kits used in this video series:
1) New - Gaggia Classic Pro/2019 PID kit - 1/32DIN single display
https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/gaggia-classic-pro2019-pid-kit---132din-single-display
2) Gaggia Classic - Flow Control Dimmer kit
https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/gaggia-classic---flow-control-dimmer-kit
3) Brew pressure gauge kit (inc adaptor) - for TopBox and case mounting
https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/brew-pressure-gauge-kit---for-topbox-and-case-mounting
4) Blind filter basket (for backflushing)
https://www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/blind-filter-basket-for-backflushing

Steps of the Mod Process in this video (Part 3):
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Questions
01:00 PID Controller
03:35 Re-Assemble the Pump
04:15 Manage Cables
05:02 Re-Assemble Steam Wand
05:40 Re-Assemble Group Body
06:19 Install Brew SSR
09:56 Install Steam SSR
12:28 Piggy-back Mains Power Neutral Line
14:57 Piggy-back Power Switch Live Line
17:24 Prepare the Top Box
18:14 Wiring Diagram
19:58 Wire PID to Temperature Sensor
22:44 Wire Brew SSR to Boiler
24:00 Wire PID to Power
27:30 Wire PID to Brew SSR (1-only)
31:02 Wire Steam SSR to Boiler
33:15 Wire PID to Steam SSR
34:40 Short Wire for Steam SSR
35:33 Hold Brew SSR 2nd Wire
35:58 PID Wiring Complete