My GS Project

Ronin

Well I'm impatient and couldn't wait until it arrives to tell.

On it's way to me is an 'Original condition' La Marzocco GS2 Paddle 2 group.
It works, but........

Photos to come when it arrives.

AM, you wanted a project didn't you?
A rewiring project? 😉

Brett_H

Hey Brisbane buddy.... Jealous: yep... really jealous. I'm looking forward to you filling this thread with amazing pictures and stories! Congratulations.

Ronin

Thanks Brett Don't be too jealous yet. I'm going to be on a huge learning curve. Not much to look at at this point, but I'm thinking something along the lines of the Intellengencia coffee GS 2 Time will tell

shape_shifter

I love watching the old machines being restored. Some are just beautiful and it's sad that they are rusting away when people don't want them any more.

Ronin

Posted By AM in another thread. All is OK, but remember some Tecs may or may not be Electrical focused And even then some Electricians just F%$##@ do not know what they are doing... PLC controller ( 3 phase and high power) and the soft keys don't work, because the stand has broken / come away inside. Solution by Electrician = Fill the key pad with superglue and re attach the little push rods. Yep, looks OK. OH F^#$^% the soft tough flexible membrane is now hard and rigid. PS. Ya contacts ever come across another single or double... Us Queensland people got to stick together. PPS. How is the Misses, We are going through similar if I recall correctly..... ------------------------------- Peter Wolff Knows some stuff I guess 😉 And so does Dave Ringwood from Espresso parts (specialist in customization & restos) There is a single group GS1 Auto for sale also if interested I could give you details. Misses is doing better Thanks. Best wishes for yours. Arrives in AU this weekend, then Probably a steam clean for me from customs :o Maybe at home by Christmas 😃

Ronin

PM sent

Ronin

So it's cleared customs and I'm awaiting (insert thumb tapping here) for delivery. suppose to be yesterday but looking like Monday now. Curses. 😡

Muscles

Cool, you must be very anxious, I know I would be. Lookimg forward to seeing some pics soon...

Ronin

So here I am with the machine at home and I realise it's a GS not a GS2. Oh well, still the machine I wanted. I have photos waiting but I can not find the damn mini USB cable for the camera. Anyway got a bag of goodies too. New motor & pump New group handles & baskets Group head rebuild parts Fuji PID kit and fun times ahead ;D

Brett_H

Ronin wrote:

So here I am with the machine at home and I realise it's a GS not a GS2. Oh well, still the machine I wanted. I have photos waiting but I can not find the damn mini USB cable for the camera. Anyway got a bag of goodies too. New motor & pump New group handles & baskets Group head rebuild parts Fuji PID kit and fun times ahead ;D

Sounds amazing! I can't wait o see the pics... 😉

Koffee_Kosmo

Ronin I will be watching this thread and Borats Urania thread with interest I love this sort of stuff I wish both of you an easy & trouble free rebuild KK

borat123

pics, pics, we need more pics.... ;D

Ronin

Sorry for the delay, but here they are.

Ronin

And more

Ronin

Old School cup warmer ;D

Ronin

Pleased to find out it's only 15 amps, I thought it'd be more. Also pleased to learn I've got a 20 amp circut into the garage. This news makes Ronin a happy little camper. PID controler was missing but arrived in seperate box yesterday, along with some teflon discs needed for the group head. (custom laser cut ones too ;D, and why not at only $10) Some upgrades to come are - OPV, boiler safety valve, anti siphon valve, PID heating controls, updated and safer wiring, body/ cosmetic mods., steam wand conversions. I'm thinking it needs a name and a theme for the cosmetic mods. Any suggestions?

Brett_H

Ronin wrote:

Pleased to find out it's only 15 amps, I thought it'd be more. Also pleased to learn I've got a 20 amp circut into the garage. This news makes Ronin a happy little camper. PID controler was missing but arrived in seperate box yesterday, along with some teflon discs needed for the group head. (custom laser cut ones too ;D, and why not at only $10) Some upgrades to come are - OPV, boiler safety valve, anti siphon valve, PID heating controls, updated and safer wiring, body/ cosmetic mods., steam wand conversions. I'm thinking it needs a name and a theme for the cosmetic mods. Any suggestions?

Ronin's Reintegrare (restoration) or Ronin's Renaissance (rebirth)? It looks awesome!

Ronin

Have some time today Not as bad as I thought it'd be.