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  • #16
    Again I'm not going to say exactly how to do it, you have to understand the concept of how it works and whats where.
    Considering the parts that interest us, all bread makers have a motor, start capacitor and an electronic switch to control the motor.
    With my Sunbeam Bakehouse the start capacitor is on a separate circuit board. To convert the unit to continuous running when plugged in I removed one cable and moved another. It's very easy which is why I used this unit.
    On units where the start capacitor is on the main control board you have to bypass the switch and preferably isolate the remaining electronic controls.
    It's easy if you know what to do and possibly very dangerous otherwise.
    That said, I've only looked inside my Sunbeam and a Panasonic, I'm sure others are different.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Fozzle View Post
      Im not going to tell you how to do it but there is only 3 wires you need to be worried about.
      That's not always the case unfortunately; it really depends on the design and implementation used by a manufacturer. I've come across several variations of implementation over the years and for safety's sake, you should involve a knowledgeable, qualified person. Yes, it can be a simple and easy task to perform but not always.

      Be safe...

      Mal.

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      • #18
        Sorry to revive an old thread but I decided against modding my Breadman (I couldn't find anyone to do it).

        So I have been looking around for a Breville and I have finally found one, in fact I have found two, a BB280 and a BB290.

        My question is, which one is better for roasting ? They are both the same price, so that isn't an issue but I read that the BB280 pauses for 3 seconds every 30seconds...does the BB290 do this aswell ? Will this affect the beans ?

        Thanks

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        • #19
          Hello Sully,

          I can't offer any first hand info on these BM's but if you have not already done so, have a look at this thread :-

          http://coffeesnobs.com.au/roasters/2...ad-makers.html

          Both models get a mention, and both reviewers are active on this site and may be able to provide more details

          Cheers, Leo.

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          • #20
            I have the BB290. It made good bread when it was used originally to bake bread.

            The BB290 has intermittent mix cycle for first 3 minutes, then constant kneading for 25 minutes which is ample time for roasting.

            The start of the constant kneading cycle is when you should be adding the green beans into the pan and commence roasting.

            I have no experience with the BB280 but if it does indeed stop for 3 seconds every 30 seconds, it should not be too much of a drama and should not affect the roast as compared to one that constantly mixes. But certainly get the BB290 which is preferable.

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            • #21
              Thanks for the link Leo, I had a read over that and it mentions the 3 second pausing aswell.

              Thanks sidewayss, I think I will get the BB290 then...not for it's bread making abilities though.

              Can you give me some more details of your set up i.e type of heat gun, do you leave the lid on the bread maker or remove it etc ?

              Cheers

              (Edit) Sorry sidewayss, I just noticed it was you who did the review of the BB290.
              Last edited by Sully; 5 October 2012, 07:54 PM.

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              • #22
                Hi Sully
                My BBM100 is very similar (same pan) and has a similar cycle. I have insulated the pan with fire blanket and made a lid for it (which only comes off when I dump the beans), both which improved the roast IMHO. But that can come in time ;-)
                If you are in the market for a heat gun - just get an adjustable one. I started with a fixed gun and adjusted the height on a tripod - but pretty painful after a while, and took up the whole heap of bench. The adjustable one gives so much more control, and overall has a much smaller footprint. I use a Bosch Gun, which is not the cheapest (around $100), but you can set your watch to it for temp accuracy :-).
                The only other suggestion I'd make is that if you're not going to fiddle with the mixing cycle - leave the beans out for the first 3mins, then simply add beans/heat once the constant mixing starts. Having gone constant mixing now I realise how inaccurate my old profile was (it was actually heating up much more than the DMM said, then rocketing up once the constant mix started!) The new one is very different, and much more realistic :-)

                Matt

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                • #23
                  Thanks Matt and everyone else for your advice/tips.

                  I picked up my BB290 today, ordered my DMM from bean bay and now I just need to head down to Bunnings to pick up a new Bosch heat gun.

                  Home roasting here I come.

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by DesigningByCoffee View Post
                    Hi Sully
                    Welcome! There are lots of different approaches (see the sticky corretto thread) but most people just rewire to mix only. I've only just done that to mine when the touchpad died - for about 18 months I've just been using the dough cycle, which worked fine. I removed the element ages ago, so that I could fit the insulated pan in.
                    Maybe you could give the dough cycle a go first? Despite the constant mixing convenience, I am missing being able to use the countdown timer for measuring the time… :-)

                    Matt
                    Hi Matt
                    I have a BB280, and would like to know what you did with the 2 wires and spade connectors that were connected to the heating element when you removed the element?
                    Thanks
                    Rob

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                    • #25
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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by DesigningByCoffee View Post
                        PM sent
                        Thanks.
                        Rob

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