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Gaggia Besana
A basic bean-to-cup machine controlled by buttons and a rotary knob, with a 1 l tank, a 180 g hopper, a five-step ceramic grinder and a black plastic Pannarello. It is the simplest and widest of Gaggia's super-automatics.
Super-automaticSingle boiler
- Status
- Production status not published
- Also known as
- Besana
- Made in
- Italy
Record coverage 55%
18 sourced4 derived17 not published
Specification
Dimensions
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| WidthOEM 29,5 x 32,5 x 42 cm (l x h x d), cm x 10 | 295mm 11.6 in | Derivedgaggia.com |
| DepthOEM 29,5 x 32,5 x 42 cm (l x h x d), cm x 10 | 420mm 16.5 in | Derivedgaggia.com |
| HeightOEM 29,5 x 32,5 x 42 cm (l x h x d), cm x 10 | 325mm 12.8 in | Derivedgaggia.com |
| WeightOEM: 7 kg | 7kg 15 lb | Sourcedgaggia.com |
Boilers and heat
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler systemone boiler listed by OEM (✔ Stainless steel); configuration not otherwise specified | Single | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Boilerssingle 'Boiler' row in OEM Tech Info: ✔ Stainless steel | 1 | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Boiler materialOEM: ✔ Stainless steel | Stainless | Sourcedgaggia.com |
Pump and group
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Groupremovable brew group (OEM 'Removable components') | Proprietary | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Groupssingle brew group | 1 | Sourcedgaggia.com |
Water and steam
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Water sourceOEM: water tank 1 l | Reservoir | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| ReservoirOEM: 1 l | 1L 34 fl oz | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Plumbingreservoir machine; no water connection listed | None | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Steam wandOEM: Classic black plastic pannarello | Panarello | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Hot-water tapOEM: Hot water ✔ | Yes | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Milk systemOEM: Classic black plastic pannarello | Manual wand | Sourcedgaggia.com |
Electrical
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| VoltageOEM: 230v 50Hz 1400W (no 120 V figure given; EU figure used) | 230V | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Powerat 230 V; OEM: 230v 50Hz 1400W | 1,400W | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Phasehousehold single-phase supply implied by OEM power-supply row: 230v 50Hz 1400W | Single | Derivedgaggia.com |
Features and price
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| TypeOEM lists the model under automatic machines | Super-automatic | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| DisplayOEM: Buttons and rotating knob | None | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Built-in grinderOEM: ceramic grinders, ✔ 5 selections | Yes | Sourcedgaggia.com |
| Made inOEM Tech Info: Made in Italy | Italy | Sourcedgaggia.com |
Not published Cup clearance, Boiler volume, PID temperature control, Warm-up, Pump, Brew pressure, Pressure profiling, Pre-infusion, Portafilter, Current, Heating element, NSF listed, ENERGY STAR, Shot timer, Output, Colours, List price. No manufacturer page or sheet we can cite gives these; they are left empty rather than guessed.
