Hottop Roaster Blowing Fuses

[jeffk]

Hi All,

After years of happy roasting, my Hottop B has just started blowing fuses. Looking at the control panel, there seems to be some moisture gathering in the top right hand corner. I suspect that this is not a good thing...

I've taken the thing apart and re-assembled it but that's made no difference, and I couldn't see anything out of place.

In the interests of not having to ship my roaster off to parts unknown for repairs, any thoughts on what might be the cause?

I got the rooster from Things Coffee but is there anywhere in Melbourne I could take it for servicing?

Any thoughts appreciated...

Cheers,
Jeff K

[themurphs]

Hi Jeff,

I am not familiar with the machine but if it has a heating element, that is usually the thing that goes kaput.

Unplug the unit.
Then I would resistance test the element with a multimeter, you might find it has shorted out or grounded to earth.

Good luck.

[sprezzatura]

Remove rooster and baste (it's probably done now). Cool, pack in foil and post to Vinitasse.

[sprezzatura]

But seriously, you may have a failed fuseable link. You can test this with a multimeter as well.

[sprezzatura]

It protects the element and prevents overheating.

[jeffk]

Thanks everyone. I'll take a look at the element - I agree that it's the most likely culprit.

~Jeff K