Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

[GoingPostal]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

I am a new member to this site, and would like to thank you for the excelent reviews and comments on the Gen Cafe roaster. About two months ago I decided to get into roasting my own beans and was trying to decide what machine to buy. Thanks to in no small part to this site I decided to get the GC. I am very happy with my choice.

Thanks again from the USA
GoingPostal

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

I hope I’m not stepping out of line here on the sensitive subject about the Gene Café to pass Australian electrical safety standards.  :-[

I have taken my GC apart many times; I know what’s under the hood very well, I back Andy’s and others who have made comments on how well this roaster is built, electrically I have one issue that I have reservations about, the 3 core flex is a bit light for my liking .
The GC is rated at 240v ac 1.2 kw, the flexible cable that supply’s the GC is  .75mm 3 core flex, .75mm is rated at 7.5 amps, the GC draws 5 amps @240v ac the fuse that protects the GC is rated at 8 amps, so technically the fuse out rates the flex  which is not a good thing, the easy fix would be to insert a smaller rated fuse, I feel that this  type of appliance should have a  1mm flex, which is rated at 10 amps. This is only my opinion; the bottom line is that GC is CE Certified, which will go a long way in getting this great roaster an Australian approval.  


MZ.

[TC]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

What was the price??  Any issues with electrical regulations. PM me if price cannot be disclosed on the forum.

Thanks
Ben

Hey Ben. Steves website indicates charges of 250UK pounds + freight.

There are no issues with UK roasters here. Plenty of CSers are using them...

2mcm

[benthx]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

What was the price??  Any issues with electrical regulations. PM me if price cannot be disclosed on the forum.

Thanks
Ben

[smoky]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

Thanks 2muchcoffeeman and poddy66, appreciate the advice, will do as soon as I get some more cash, spent what I had saved on an urgent matter, tax will be back shortly, hope he still has one then....... :

[poddy66]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

smokey steve from hasbean (ex. cs sponsor) is a nice bloke to deal with i placed the order for mine last friday and it arrived by fedex 3 days later. The secret to getting it at the right price is buy when our dollar is up.

cheers poddy66

[TC]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

Steve of Hasbean (ex. CS sponsor) still has some- why not grab one from him? Im hopeful of a resolution and supply via CS sponsors in the not too distant future....

http://www.hasbean.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=45_28&products_id=507

[smoky]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

Now that these are no longer available at Talk Coffee, and little chance of anyone else being able to meet up with the quota expected by the wholesaler, it doesnt look good for anyone such as myself getting a hold of one of these. What a shame, I had the money saved and was most dissapointed when told by Talk Coffee the news.......

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

Any one know if you can put the drum in the washwasher for cleaning?

Neil

I dont know for sure Neil, but my instinct tells me this isnt such a good idea.  I dont think the openings are big enough for a dishwasher to be effective and would be concerned that the rinse cycle wouldnt be effective either - for the same reason.

I dont wash mine often as it doesnt appear to need it.  When I do, I use a mix of dishwashing detergent and fairly warm water, give it a shake and rinse, then work a clean tea towel down into it as best as possible to dry.  It would be handy if the baffle section would slide out!

Thanks for the feedback, Dennis. My Gene Cafe is winging its way to me from HasBean as we speak!

Neil

[benthx]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

Hello Guys

Been off the RADAR for quite a while now.  Been developing my own business not coffee related though.

I brought this little unit to the attention of the group a few years ago and etc..........

Could some one please bring me up to speed as to the availablity of this unit etc............

Thanks

[Dennis]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

Any one know if you can put the drum in the washwasher for cleaning?

Neil

I dont know for sure Neil, but my instinct tells me this isnt such a good idea. I dont think the openings are big enough for a dishwasher to be effective and would be concerned that the rinse cycle wouldnt be effective either - for the same reason.

I dont wash mine often as it doesnt appear to need it. When I do, I use a mix of dishwashing detergent and fairly warm water, give it a shake and rinse, then work a clean tea towel down into it as best as possible to dry. It would be handy if the baffle section would slide out!

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

Any one know if you can put the drum in the washwasher for cleaning?

Neil

[GoneBarista]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

Hi Theodore

The maximum quantity is 300 grams

Regards.

Serge

[Theodore]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

The coffee came out perfect. Often my popper would heat up so fast that there were often divots in the beans from heating too fast. The GC roasts very evenly and the beans looked beautiful.

My weekend starts tomorrow, and I plan on roasting a batch or two more for me to play with the new addition to the family. I also have two of my coffee roasting buddies coming over to do some roasting. If I discover any other revalation about the GC, I will make another post.

Hi.
What was the quantity of coffee you used?
Regards,
Theodore.

[GoneBarista]

Re: Gene Cafe CBR-101 Review (was Genesis i Rosto)

Hello Theodore

Welcome to CoffeeSnobs.

The best way to cool down Safely and Quikly with your Gene Cafe is to let your roaster and coffee cooling at 100C
Then you can stop the cooling from the Gene and use your super cooler.

Your roaster can safely stop at 100C then if you need you can start an other roast.

When you push ON again the roaster will turn to the start position.

Please, DO NOT turn the drum manually

All the best with your new roaster

Serge