TURNING A $450 MACHINE INTO A $3000 ESPRESSO MACHINE!: Gaggia Classic Pro FRANKENSTEIN

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Күн бұрын

EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE THIS MACHINE, the video is a fun one. I'm quite proud of this one and hope you enjoy it, even if not in the market for a new machine!
Over the last few weeks since my first GCP video, I have been sourcing and implementing a few different mods for the GCP to epitomize performance. Check bottom of caption for list of prices and time spent on each mod!
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Special thanks to PWEB and Anarcho on Espresso Aficionado Discord for helping me with the dimmer mod. They were super helpful as I navigated this not well-covered modification.
Special thanks to Mr. Shades for the prompt responses to questions on the PID install (the fix, I'm sure a sigh of relief to him, was the buffoonery of the misplaced decimal haha!)
Time Cues:
0:00- Introduction and Overview
2:08- OPV Spring Replacement
5:22- PID Install
8:47- Dimmer Mod
12:00- Mod Woes (Cuz I'm a Dumb Dumb)
15:39- Demoing the Mods
21:48- Blasting a Shot
26:43- Pouring a Doodle Dairy
28:07- Giving Away Machine and Conclusion
Resources:
All Shades of Coffee installs were guided by manuals from their website- www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/
For the dimmer, I found this Reddit thread:
www.reddit.com/r/gaggiaclassi...
Also, this:
And this:
coffeeforums.co.uk/topic/1910...
and now Sam Burchard has made a video with the dimmer mod, found here:
• Gaggia dimmer switch mod!
Check out this Canadian Company selling mods:
idrinkcoffee.com/collections/...
Mods (cost/time)
$36.68/0-- Low Profile Tray (www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/extr...)
$14.11/15min-- OPV Spring Mod (www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/gagg...)
$135.44/5hrs-- PID (www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/pid-...)
$32.45/0-- Bottomless Portafilter (www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/bott...)
$16.93/5min-- IMS Screen (www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/filt...)
$28.22/0-- IMS Basket (www.shadesofcoffee.co.uk/filt...)
$5.87/1hr-- Light Dimmer (www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Single-...)
$15-/15min- Light Box and Cover (Can't find a link, but bought at Lowe's)
$30-- Miscellaneous screws and wiring
TOTAL: Roughly $315 (excluding VAT and shipping, which put the cost closer to $400 USD)

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@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed the video, or any video on my channel, please give this channel a subscribe and the video a like! I have loads more videos coming from basic coffee lessons (dial in videos coming soon), pourovers, machine comparisons, reviews, more mods, latte art, and more! Thanks for the support. Drop a comment below and I'll get back to you!

@GoFastBeSafe 2 жыл бұрын

Is this truly worth more than an $800 machine?

@yulq 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Your PID is overshooting at the beginning probably due to bad P, I & D parameters. Many PIDs has autoset/autoregulate function for these parameters, i.e. it has to be left for some time when it is changing and checking some stuff. After that it should be better. Might be a good idea to check the manual for that or find a manual for the actual PID module mounted in the case. Although, then it could be worse performing during brew or something, so it would be good to at least note default parameters.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

I've been told it is due to me not setting up autotune. It never overshoots after the first purge of water, so even without, it is genuinely fine. Thanks for commenting!

@luisefrainsantiagocolon9018 2 жыл бұрын

Can I do the dimmer switch mod in a Rancilio Silvia? Do you have a link with more details on the wiring? BTW Nice video!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can! And the links are in bio for dimmer switch mods in caption tho they're for GCP. That being said, it is the same exact way in the Silvia. You can absolutely Replicate the process exactly. If need be, google rancilio Silvia dimmer switch mod home-barista

@weens24 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! It's nice to have a well produced video of all these mods together in one place.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was my hope, although I got burned out modding and didnt want to do the pressure gauge lol. Thanks!

@itsxris 2 жыл бұрын

phenomenal work, wish a vid like this existed a year ago when I had a GCP!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thank you, Xris. For everyone reading, go sub to this man

@itsxris 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick 🙏🏻

@union310 2 жыл бұрын

A simple google search or a search on here will show that none of the "mods' are needed. Perhaps one adjustment with a solid bottom in the portafilter and a pressure gauge whilst you adjust the pressure relief valve.

@xjbladderx 2 жыл бұрын

@@union310 Links? I would counter that they are needed... you cannot actually achieve what a PID does without one and an adjustment isn't going to get you that control if that is what you seek. Even with them you are still not at the level of a 3k machine.

@union310 2 жыл бұрын

@@xjbladderx Tell me then what any of the mods achieves?

@nl3712 Жыл бұрын

Loving the honesty in this review, thanks a mill!

@EvanJGordon 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me so happy to see, as I own a hot rodded gaggia classic. I currently have the PID and dimmer mods - but also installed a copper pre-heat coil around the boiler to reduce temperature drop over the course of a shot, and a pressure gauge. I think the pressure gauge is critical for getting the most out of the dimmer mod - since it tells you exactly what pressure you are at for low pressure pre-infusion and pressure profiling shots. Another feature of the dimmer mod that is worth highlighting for people is that if you set the flow just right, you can simulate a spring lever shot - a slow preinfusion ramp up to full pressure, followed by a gentle decline in pressure over the shot.

@normanoslo Жыл бұрын

"also installed a copper pre-heat coil around the boiler to reduce temperature drop over the course of a shot". I used usual stainless steel 30-50 usd thermopot with T control, set at holding 94C and got stable pre-heated water, it works like outside boiler. PID is holding 93C this way so long you need it. :)

@glydic1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job with this project and congratulations Dad! Love to tinker as well and your video inspired me to install a dimmer to control pump voltage thus water flow. The PID controller was installed this summer and has been a really nice addition. First I tried wiring the dimmer from the positive wire attached to the pump switch but it didn't work out really well and made some crazy noises when the dimmer was about half way. Today I tapped the grey wire going directly to the pump which did the trick. So now my GCP is modded pretty much like yours with the exception of the low profile drip tray. I pulled out the drip tray all together and have a shot glass under the overflow tube and scale on the ground giving me lots of room to work. So tomorrow morning I'll attempt my first pre infusion and hopefully pull a couple of nice shots. Appreciate your help and your videos!

@verboeq 2 жыл бұрын

My advice is do the join for the dimmer inside the light box, don't try and hide it in the loom. Much safer and looks better.

@paulbuffington6706 2 жыл бұрын

Great job and info Lance. Also, congratulations on your new FAMILY member !

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Burping him right now in the hospital haha

@NoZenith 2 жыл бұрын

You explain so thoroughly yet you keep it moving... that takes talent sir!

@MrTwins95 Жыл бұрын

I've had my GCP for like 2.5 years. I did the OPV mod almost immediatly. Super tempted to do the PID mod now!

@frisbeefrolf 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! My wife and I are expecting our third child very soon as well and we hope your experience with your newborn has been wonderful. New to home espresso here and your videos are super helpful. Cheers!

@nbrikha 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a GCP as my first espresso machine after getting a Nespresso as a birthday present last year. I am now several hours into this black hole. I have been looking for exactly this. I can't wait

@mithunfan 2 жыл бұрын

What a sick setup! Nicely done Lance. And congrats to the dad and the mom!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it, friend

@2718rm 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Would love to see a comparison between this mod gcp and higher end machine.

@markscandariato4015 9 ай бұрын

Just purchased a Gaggia Classic Pro. Thanks for the video... this beats temp surfing!!

@ArgishtiKhachik 2 жыл бұрын

I've never had a Gaggia Machine but it was a very informative, interesting and fun video to watch! Fantastic job. Cheers

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching regardless! I hope my other videos are helpful to you

@GeroLubovnik 2 жыл бұрын

A couple things.... The older Gaggia Classics don't use different springs to change pressure. There is an allen screw adjustment for that under a brass fitting. If you have a pressure gauge it takes about 15 minutes to dial in and you won't break plastic parts. PID's are essential, and there are some good private PID's available for $150 with good instructions. Time to install is about 30 minutes if you're handy. An hour at the max. I don't understand the point of the flow control, as the benefit wasn't fully explained to my satisfaction. The big negative of the Gaggia Classic is the small boiler. By the time you spend the money and do the mods you can have a Rancilio Silva that you can order with PID instlled.

@xenodrake4008 8 ай бұрын

The flow control also changes pressure. The spring just sets the "max" pressure. So if you also put a pressure gauge, you can basically change pressure and temp at will on a super cheap machine.

@mannyr8795 8 ай бұрын

Truth is that this machine is accessible price wise to non nerd espresso lovers. If someone is looking to practice for world barista champ then by all means blow $3000 on a machine but the Gaggia especially the Gaggia evo pro with pressure control (9) is a great by for espresso lovers that aren’t full on nerds

@mannyr8795 8 ай бұрын

@@cray-z578 yes! My main issue now is grinders. I swear to God it was easier to decide on my smoker (and that was a process). Each time I think I’m ready I see another video that puts me back at Step 1. For a 500-700 budget, any recs on good grinders that will last

@gregs3247 6 ай бұрын

Ugh, these Gaggia's. Agreed about the boiler. Temperature issues and "surfing" and other tricks such as the steamer button, waiting for the lights to be on or off a certain number of seconds, and so on. You can taste the difference if you don't get the correct temperature. Not to mention that the boilers corrode and destroy their own selves from the inside out if they don't plug the pump first. I've owned a few Gaggia's, and modded them, but have fallen out of love and don't even recommend them to others any more. Buy a machine double the cost, own it double the time because it won't destroy itself, and quite honestly get better coffee throughout the duration.

@cyclopath1000 5 ай бұрын

i have the pid on both the gaggia and a rancilio. hands down the gaggia is consistently better.

@jusumdood4632 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lance! I found your channel recently and I have really enjoyed your content so far. I have had a Gaggia Classic Pro for about a year and a half, and I just started doing some of these "normal" mods myself. So far I have done the bottomless portafilter, upgraded shower screen, and new filter basket. Noticeable results already! I have a 9 bar spring kit and PID on the way. One thing I wanted to point out was that at around 4:40 you mention that the OPV shunts water into your drip tray. It actually shunts water back into the water reservoir. Small detail, I know, but one thing I noticed while examining and cleaning my machine was that the OPV return tube seems to hold on to stagnant water quite a bit. Mine contained a weird, nasty, film that was impossible to remove without taking the tubing out. Just something to keep in mind since that nastiness is getting pumped back into the water your drinking! Thanks again!

@Johanlob1 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, i wonder why it goes back into the reservoir and not the tray.

@zackhoyt2719 Жыл бұрын

@@Johanlob1 the old version of the GCP used to dump it into the drip tray. the newer version dumps into the reservoir to avoid filling the drip tray too quickly since the OPV line can put out quite a bit of water

@hodgesmt 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Double Daddy! Great video. My first espresso machine was a saeco aroma that I put a pid on, never could get good shots from it (go figure) I appreciate that your videos are varied, something for everyone. Keep doin' what your doin'.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'd thank you by name, but whos in a name? Lol Thanks for watching and commenting!

@gwynplainez 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Going to start with the easy ones and probably the spring mod. Let's see how it goes! Thanks for the video!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Spring mod is pretty easy. Good choice!

@hoseinmohamadzadeh4212 2 жыл бұрын

great content 👌 by the way have you heard about screen recorders on phone? 😂😂

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I'm about as tech stupid as they come. Lol

@glenovovich 2 жыл бұрын

"I am Storm, goddess of the espresso machines! Anyways..." hahahaha

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I get weird when doing longer videos. I just kinda remove my filter and say what pops up 🤣

@mexicanhalloween 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick I was ready for the cut to your Ororo Munroe cosplay

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Next time... 🤣

@ihavenospacebar231 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of messing with my Sylvia back in the day, really appreciate you making this video.

@felipegarcia05189 Жыл бұрын

So authentic and genuine haha love your content

@threehanded8853 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!! I completed everything today: cut opv spring, lamp dimmer switch on right side in front of steam knob, installed manometer on front right, moved Gaggia logo left, setup xmt7100 for 2 relays, pulled a perfect shot, and I now know the pressure is at 8.5 bar. You helped a lot! Here’s how it all works, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rMecYK5ev8W9c4E.html

@Nmlss1989 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the informative videos! I’ve learned a lot and I’m having a blast watching them (pun intended). Question: How did you decide between the 6.5 and 9bar OPV? What is the rationale behind it? Thanks

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Mostly the rationale was I really love 6 bar shots. So, when I'm not flow profiling, I can lazily open the dimmer all the way, let the OPV shunt flow, and have unlimited 6 bar shots haha

@stinkybips 2 жыл бұрын

Want to know the same

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

The lighter the roast, the lower the puck integrity. The lower the puck integrity, the harsher higher pressure is. The harsher the pressure is, the more chance of channeling. 6.5 bars allows both turbo shots (check my video on it if unaware) and allows for lower pressure after soaking the puck.

@77Cfriend 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick with the dimmer you can even bypass the opv or set it higher like 9- 12bar... then grind very fine with big baskits without choking by having the extra pressure, then back the pressure down to control the flow....basically giving a wider range of pressure to work with for more options

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Didn't know you could bypass the OPV. How does that work?

@PSlator Жыл бұрын

Good video. I had a similar issue when I fitted my PID. it worked for a bit, but one day stopped working. Emailed Shades of Coffee, and went through settings, and found I'd set the temperature to -95 degrees.

@cheekster777 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations double Daddy!! Also, very close to 40k subscribers now. Amazing and fully deserved. 👏🏻

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm hoping to somehow hit 40k before the baby comes. Just a fun little goal lol

@baristakev5709 2 жыл бұрын

SHEEESH

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Sheeeeeeeeeee

@nullptrRL 2 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic video with some great mods, guides, and explanations about how each mod works! I thought that the temperature offset that you used to account for heat losses was a really neat idea. A few semantic suggestions from an engineer: 1. The temperature controller is called a "PID controller" and not a "PID". "PID" does not really work standalone to refer to a control box, since it refers to the concept behind the control algorithm programmed into the PID controller. 2. The plural of "bar" (as in 9 bar of pressure) is simply "bar" and not "bars". Feel free to ignore these suggestions if it is already too ingrained in your vocabulary to change now or if you don't care. But, if your goal is accurate technical language you should consider trying to make these adjustments. I picked up from the rest of your video that you care about the linguistic precision so that is why I left this comment.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! I'm aware of these. I frequently just screw up and say "bars." As for PID, as with other acronyms or complicated/long names, I tend to abbreviate. But I can certainly change that going forward!

@Rafaelgarbulho 2 жыл бұрын

Nice mod bro, congrats with your baby! best wishes to the family

@paryzfilip 2 жыл бұрын

That is an amazing work! I'm amazed! 😍

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Truly means a lot

@ShadesofCoffee 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Lance - and great to see a Classic with almost as many mods as some of mine :-) You really need The One single hole steam tip on it too… so reach out to me and we’ll fix that for whoever wins the Classic giveaway.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha sounds good! Thank you so much for that offer! I still feel silly for setting the dang PID to 9.5C instead of 95C haha. That was miserable.

@ShadesofCoffee 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick don’t feel so bad - if you originally configure the sensor to be P100 and then set the temp to 95 - and then later you realise it should correctly have been P10.0 then the temp config will change to 9.5. It could have been either issue - but it’s easily done.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

I will say I was majorly relieved when I realized that was the issue. I thought I fouled up. Instead, I did the mod correctly and the easiest part I flubbed lol

@vialb2 2 жыл бұрын

Love my The One! I dont understand why it's not the standard steam tip, much easier to steam with it. Thanks Soc.

@T100ley 2 жыл бұрын

The One single hole is awesome!

@wind_tempos 2 жыл бұрын

what’s your reasoning behind the 6 bar spring as opposed to the 9 bar spring? i feel like you might have answered this but i wasnt able to find it!

@mcst6969 Жыл бұрын

Hoffmann also recommends the 6,5 spring (when he did a similar video). Both of them like lightly roasted coffee, what is probably the answer. AKA slower extraction better taste(with lighter roasts). If you go for a turbo shot then use the 9 bar spring. If you want a slow shot with 9 bar, then you need to grind very fine and use a puck screen, but I don't think this machine is compatible with a puck screen, so channeling is harder to avoid, so I think turbo or 6,5 bar is the answer.

@mcst6969 Жыл бұрын

@@Perceptence 🫠that depends on your coffee and grinder. Darker rost are (somewhat) easier to grind to right size(they break up more easy because they have lower volume of moisture). And the grinder should produce even results aka cheap grinders will produce a mixture of fine, medium and large particles on the finest settings. So when extracting the fine part causing more resistance(for the hot water) the bigger ones less. So some parts of your puck are over extracted. In worst case some part are over extracted, some parts are under extracted even channelling can happen in your puck. So you have to back down(in the grind settings), but that might cause you a turbo shot, what if you don't want a turbo shot, then you have back down in pressure: that is why everyone recommendeds the 6,5 bar spring (it's easier to dial in). Sometimes you extracting just fine in the beginning, then over extraction happenes in the end, why because your puck broke up some much in the process it can't produce the right amount of resistance in the end(puck exhaustion). Again you have to adjust the grind settings or pressure. (bonus: in the EG-1 review he said he chocked up the Bianca, that is a 4k euro grinder choking a 2k euro espresso machine. Why, because the grinder producing not just fine, but even particles so channelling didn't happen the machine stopped when the resistance was too high!)

@coffeeblogua 2 жыл бұрын

Finally. Thanks for sharing this idea (even though it's a bit old, I didn't know about such transformation)

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, nothing new here, just democratizing these mods, especially the dimmer mod, which seems to still be pretty unknown. Thanks for watching!

@murataht 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen someone has modded his delonghi machine (which has a boiler) with those things, even added a pressure gauge to observe the dimmer affect. I was impressed and wanted to do the same with my delonghi ec155, but I chickened out. But your video gave me some encouragement, I will look around a bit more to find more information on those mods. Thanks !

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Do it! The mods will bring your espresso to another level completely!

@lonelymartyr 2 жыл бұрын

That flow control is really interesting. Been using your "Crack the steam wand" hack to preinfuse, but might take a swing at this. Will also say, the PID is absolutely worth it, though it does take several hours to install and you need to read the manual to adjust the settings correctly. 9 bar OPV + brass IMS grouphead block/shower screen mod, and she runs nice and consistent.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! Absolutely. The steam wand hack works, but plummets the temp..should look into the dimmer! And can mount it on the inside and drill a hole for a clean look

@T100ley 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick Nice! I was curious about that! After the dimmer mod I want to make some cosmetic changes like a wooden steam knob., a wooden pf handle, and now a wooden dimmer knob.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! If you do it, shoot me a pic on IG or somewhere. Would love to see the final product

@vialb2 2 жыл бұрын

How much do you really need OPV mod if you have the dimmer mod? I imaging if you control flow, you essentially control the pressure no? Cool video. I'm definetly doing PID mod at some point (also busy with 2nd baby coming soon). I already have OPV mod but I'm curious about the simplicity of the dimmer switch mod. One thing I don't like is the esthetics of the two exposed boxes. But I've seen other options for PID (hiding it behind or other PID kits that sit on top).

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

So, first, I didn't focus on aesthetics. Lots of better ways to do these. Can mount the dimmer inside and drill a hole, for example. The OPV mod isn't necessary, but it allows me to pull 6.5 bar shots without have to mess with the flow. I would recommend getting the pressure gauge mod if no opv

@vialb2 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that pressure gauge mode is definetly trickier to install thought but would love to have it. I think it would look good.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

It absolutely would. And would help with extractions

@spike443 2 жыл бұрын

That was dope. Now I need to read the 400 comments posted in the two days the video's been up, and order the PID and tray. Little trip to HD...I'm always there anyway. Thanks, Lance!!!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Do it! And good luck with 400 comments hahaha! Appreciate the support watching it!

@spike443 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick I read them all! If there was a drinking game involving the times you brought up the Breville Dual Boiler, I'd be WIRED! I mean, I'd be drinking lattes, after all.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! This is true. And I actually had that recommendation in the original cut but figured I'd cut it. Now I regret it! Lol

@BensCoffeeRants 2 жыл бұрын

16:40 ish - I think that's a feature to help heat things up quicker, rather than focusing initially on getting to the right temp which means slowing down and hitting the target temp it overshoots, I'm guessing you're expecting to do a little flush to get all the parts more equalized temperature wise, then it stays more stable at your desired temperature, so that's pretty neat and smart for a PID. Dimmer mod is pretty neat but ideally you want a pressure gauge with it!

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@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing.

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@sherrilowes9618 2 жыл бұрын

How do I contact Mr Benjamin Harold?

@kenphung88 2 жыл бұрын

dude you're hilarious and lovin' your energy. Great vid and info

@rajahawa6888 2 жыл бұрын

You're the man! Thank you for this video

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the support!

@samburchard1778 2 жыл бұрын

I just added the dimmer mod to my machine, AMAZING help to my brewing with a naked portafilter. No more spurting, and no more channeling. Best part is; I made a video showing the basics of how I did it. The first one on the internet as far as I know. Anyways, great video Lance! I love all the content you've been putting out. I hope we might see more on the gaggia in the future

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Oh hell yeah! Good! Link me to the vid and I'll link in my caption

@samburchard1778 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick Nerding out cause I just got a reply from one of my favourite coffee people xD. Here it is! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lc9ykpip2bmbkZ8.html&ab_channel=SamBurchard

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Added to the caption

@samburchard1778 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick Awesoooommmeeee! Thanks man!

@Rahl692 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a Silvia with a P.I.D. and now I am thinking about attempting the dimmer switch mod. Thanks, and keep up the great content!

@0x6772 2 жыл бұрын

I have exactly the same (my Silvia is… 21 years old, this year, I think? And I installed the PID in… 2010, maybe? I've also replaced the boiler once - it ran dry with the steam wand open during a cocktail party, totally my fault), and, although I'm unemployed right now, so not able to become a Patreon supporter right this second, I, for one, would love to see a similar series of the same mods applied to the Silvia.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Do it! I think you'll absolutely love it. It opens up a whole new world of espresso

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Don't worry about being a supporter right now. It is a difficult time for everyone. I'm just happy you're watching my videos and engaging. I will look into the Silvia.

@ahikernamedgq 2 жыл бұрын

Lance - this is awesome. Thank you for sharing.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! The support is massive

@artichaug1719 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this fun and candid video

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and the support

@pyrotelekinesis7253 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new baby! 🎊

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@juancarlosfallas4535 2 жыл бұрын

"Here you go you nerds!" 😂😂😂😂 Love your energy brother, never change!!!!

@Thrilos30 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing content as always!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! Really appreciate it

@jonlang5747 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered a GCP and I am a instrument tech, so looking forward to the modes! Thing is I am an espresso virgin but look forward to watching your content! Thanks!

@graememorrison333 Жыл бұрын

Let's all face it. It's less about extracting something tasty from ground coffee beans and more about extracting the most out of a machine. And quite right too!

@autoexec5367 2 жыл бұрын

this is sick! thanks for sharing! 😍

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! The support means a lot

@theimike4360 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video :) great job

@StartCodonUST 2 жыл бұрын

This man probably just saved me a few thousand dollars. Maybe in a few years I'll take the plunge and get a Decent and a Lagom P100 or whatever the most-hyped espresso machine and grinder combo will be at that time. But for now I feel like a modded Gaggia Classic Pro and a modded DF64 with SSP burrs (or even just my Option-O Helor 101/Remi hand grinder for now) is 90% as user-friendly and capable for insanely less money.

@shanewilson2152 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Lance

@MatthewRSimpson 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your baby. Hope everything went well.

@andreihlen7597 2 жыл бұрын

That's really cool, impressive!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy for your support

@sanjayajha362 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice for GCP users! Thanks!!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated. Thanks so much for watching!

@jdupuis4829 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That looks awesome! Super geeky!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! It is quite fun and really rewarding on top of increasing the cup quality!

@brianruggiero2254 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the baby!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We go in at 6am for the induction. Hope all is going to be well!

@bissmik5 Жыл бұрын

"There you go, nerds" just about did it for me - Thanks for all the info and demos!

@CrippledKittens13 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and work

@morningcoffee1 2 жыл бұрын

Man, really a great video.

@T100ley 2 жыл бұрын

I am only missing the dimmer mod! I am so doing that, light roasts are still really difficult for me to get right. I'm using the steam wand as a way to create a pseudo-pre-infusion, but the flow control without having to waste the water from the steam wand is awesome. Terrific video and furthers my appreciation for my GCP.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And the dimmer will disallow as much heat loss as the wand trick does

@media1981 2 жыл бұрын

Bro that was genius! Haha always pleasure to hear your jokes 😆 keep up the good work!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thank you so much! Really, really appreciate the kind words and support

@karvalhokgmail 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats for the new baby!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! About to leave the hospital with the little tyke

@zenadventurer69 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always…basically it is the best video I’ve seen endorsing the Breville (Sage) Infuser…lol.

@TheBase94 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I am still thinking about getting a GCP, and was looking for a complete video describing all the popular mods. If I buy one I'll just install first OPV spring mod and taking a bottomless porta filter and IMS basket . Also know a electrical ingineer if I ever want to install later the PID mod

@officialtwinzmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@jmoore9806 2 жыл бұрын

Bro you just blew my mind....that has to be the coolest mod ever with the dimmer.....I'm soo getting that mod

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@cheekster777 2 жыл бұрын

*Upgrades!* 😎 Thanks, Lance.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And shocked you weren't first comment today! Probably faked you out with two posts in one week haha!

@cheekster777 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick - Ha ha, yes. Still recovering from a nasty accident a couple of weeks ago. 😕

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yikes. Please get better asap!

@dustinfletcher2831 2 ай бұрын

Hi Lance, I'm discovering this video just now, since I clicked on the link from your recent "Ultimate Espresso Machine Modification" Video. I started watching that but then decided this would be a good starting point. I'm not sure if it's something that you've figured out yet, but if you can change your PID gain values, then the reason that your water initially heats past the set temp is because dynamic systems will always have overshoot after the initial ramp. Since the only function you have is to heat, the system can't control cooling values and as such it just needs to wait for the system to cool down from the ambient temperature, hence why once you flush the grouphead you're able to bring it back down to the right temperature. You can prevent the initial overshoot by increasing the D (Derivative) gain control value, but this will also increase the rise time of the system, making it take longer to heat up. You can typically tune it pretty well so that you can find a balance between increased rise time and very minimal overshoot.

@CharlesSpragins 10 ай бұрын

you posted this 2 yrs ago, and I found your channel and I love it. I have an old Cuisinart espresso machine. the pods are cheap and each one has a single output hole. I bought an upgrade 51mm basket and filter full of holes, the water comes out so fast it's too much; however with this mod he he he I can get the crema and rate I really need without the pressure washer effect. even used the old filter basket on the new handle and it literally was a jet stream. again this will solve my issue for now until I get a high end machine. I hate I didn't think of it. also Cuisinart has plastic check valves no springs that is able to be modded. I'll research more on the output heat but as far as I can tell all are connected to a single heat source if anyone else reads this :)

@teskio 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this video 9 times now. I got the OPVs…the other stuff, I need to sit atop a mountain and ask the Gods if I should. Love your channel

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I love it. Thank you for the support!

@Taziod Жыл бұрын

This so so well done man idk if I'll watch any more but jeez I'm subbing. The x-men hype got me so good. Grats on the baby

@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Really means a lot that you'd give the sub even without intention of watching more. Appreciate the support!

@segamble1679 2 жыл бұрын

10:39 "how *awesome* does that sound?" Just about killed me.

@AdamSchlesingerD 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video to find. I need to take apart my classic anyway for repair reasons.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you found it and enjoyed it

@LandsoulFFXI 2 жыл бұрын

I've had the Gaggia Classic Pro for years and I did the spring mod but not the PID mod. I've been very pleased with the machine for many years. It makes excellent espresso and cannot recommend the machine enough. It's really an amazing machine for the money the quality of coffee you get out of it. I eventually upgraded to an E61 HX machine which makes a lil better espresso more consistently than the Gaggia but I would not say it's a world of difference but more convinience allowing you to steam and brew at the same time. PID and some other features the Gaggia doesn't have. Though, for many years I have enjoyed using the Gaggia Classic and imo unless you really are prepared to take your coffee to the next step it could be very well that the Gaggia will be your only machine you'll ever buy. Machine is also build to last for decades. It's almost unlikely that something breaks in the machine.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

For sure! Really well put. Thank you for sharing your experience and leaving this comment. Cheers

@howardkim2067 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and congrats 🎉

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We are excited

@damon123jones 2 жыл бұрын

amazing work doctor

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Thank you, watson

@Toppleover 7 ай бұрын

😂 This might be the best Lance video yet

@nickrockon Жыл бұрын

wow vintage lance. production has come so far

@dmdrosselmeyer Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the little one!! I get they're probably about a year old by now but it's never too late lol

@MrAnthonydawson 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words and support!

@plaspohlme 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The support means a ton

@erickmorin2660 2 жыл бұрын

I did the OPV spring, the buttomless portafilter and the IMS screen. And soon the low profilw tray, the IMS basket and a silicone gasket.

@karlsinki986 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the newborn Lance!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Karl! About to leave the hospital with him now 😍

@ritaweygint4038 8 ай бұрын

I’m just finishing up these mods (PID, pressure gauge, dimmer/flow control) installed in Shades’ Top Box. I love a good project, but these mods are very challenging on the newest Gaggia Classic Evo Pro machines. It’s really tight in there…! You’re going to have to read the manual most likely. Mr. Shades is awesome though! Got me sorted out a few times during the process. I got the Gaggia partly to be able to do these mods, and it’s a great little machine!

@black58 7 ай бұрын

I was also thinking of buying the PID and OPV from shades, can you recommend it? Im not a beginner in building things at home like furniture but have no idea about wires, can I still do it?

@tafsen 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video! When can we expect part 2?

@Coffeeology 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting a gaggia next week. I''ve already got the 9 bar spring ordered, naked portafilter ordered. Have a good one.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! That is awesome! You will love it.

@stevecraig1203 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the setup I had before my decent. It was fun snd made some surprisingly good shots.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I have a decent as well and love it, but this was a fun project! And very fulfilling haha

@MuhammedSalihAta Жыл бұрын

Great work

@sjorlando7282 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the baby. From what I can see in the video you “could” have drilled a couple of holes in the right side (when facing it) and mounted the dimmer so its inside the cabinet. They make many “ shallow” dimmers for wall boxes. But nice job with the overall install. :)

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! I could've done that. Im not keeping this machine, though. It goes to a Patreon supporter. I didn't want to drill any holes.

@bradyvilhauer4445 2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA Lance normally I dismiss your cheeseball humor but that double daddy 2 daddy espresso like the rivers from the mountains had me WEAK!!!! Love this content man, your stuff is always good but this felt especially relaxed and natural. I am very tempted to mess with this mod some day as 2-3k is a bit high for the other options. Thanks bro!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

DISMISS MY CHEESEBALL HUMOR?! What is this. 🤣🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed it!

@rochapires 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. This is the video I was waiting for. Thank you for the video and congrats for being a father and also to your wife!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really, truly appreciate the support and you watching! Drop any comment or question from the video here!

@SimpleIdeaz 2 жыл бұрын

Love this kinda stuff.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

@MagicRMZ 21 күн бұрын

Thank god I found this video I’m going to be doing this soon

@oicangito 2 жыл бұрын

I will save this video and watch it whenever I have money to buy that espresso machine... It stays hidden for now, love u Bro, great content as usual

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! It's fun to watch even without a machine! Thanks for the support

@oicangito 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick it is amazing to watch without the machine the problem is that if I finish the video I will have to buy one and i already owe my brother like $500

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! That makes sense. Save and watch later! Lol

@carlesmiquel 2 жыл бұрын

You're crazy right. You made me think how on Earth we've been making great shots for 40 (mind you, forty) years with our antique piston machine! Pretty clear we haven't met the new world of baristas... we have traditional Italian ristrettos or plain espressos. Time for a change! This is making us take a new path! Thanks a lot for your videos. I guess we will enjoy a much better coffee now. Quite expensive, though, but it looks worth it!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being open minded! I love tradition, but I also love leaving room open for innovation and changing technique going forward. So happy you enjoy the video!

@carlesmiquel 2 жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick you’re absolutely right. We make around 20 espressos for the whole family every weekend. It would be a big change to have a modern machine.

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

Well, to be sure, this machine had a "classic Italian" profile built in, do that itch would be scratched... Haha!

@LanceHedrick 2 жыл бұрын

That's completely fine. I'm sure I would not enjoy what you extract and you probably wouldn't enjoy what I extract. To each their own. I seek high clarity, low bitterness, deep sweetness. I don't mind if body is sacrificed for these qualities. It's just a different approach. Your's seems rooted in tradition, which is valid, whereas mine is rooted in an all-out chase for optimal flavor. So, for the most part, lighter roasts and and higher extractions.

@carlesmiquel 2 жыл бұрын

@Jon Woo you know… I agree. I’m used to what I’ve doing my entire life, living in the country and the city where espresso was “discovered”. It’s a pleasure we all share many times throughout the day. It’s simple and straightforward. We’re used to darker, much darker roasts and that gives our tradition something that, makes our lives what they are. Sort of.