Re: Help before I turn on this stale Gaggia Classic
Cheap pids off the bay will work fine, but not all can drive an ssr
Check the specs before ordering. You definitely want an ssr as mechanical relays will wear out.
Dont know if ssr quality is an issue, I went with the cheapest and it has been fine.
Firepower posted instructions a while back about using the alarm output on the pid to control the steam function.
If you buy a kit, it will be easier to install as all components, wires, casing and instructions are included. Im guessing that it will also be pretuned, but you pay for that and diy is half the fun.
Cheap pids off the bay will work fine, but not all can drive an ssr
Check the specs before ordering. You definitely want an ssr as mechanical relays will wear out.
Dont know if ssr quality is an issue, I went with the cheapest and it has been fine.
Firepower posted instructions a while back about using the alarm output on the pid to control the steam function.
If you buy a kit, it will be easier to install as all components, wires, casing and instructions are included. Im guessing that it will also be pretuned, but you pay for that and diy is half the fun.

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