XU1 heatgun mods

[greencardigan]

Has anyone modded an XU1 heatgun to separate the fan from the heating element?

[bassway]

Re: XU1 heatgun mods

I have done it on a Aldi Turus.

It aint an easy and certainly not something I would recommend someone with little or no electrical knowledge to do.

Also you need some airflow through otherwise you will burn out the element.

[greencardigan]

Re: XU1 heatgun mods

Is it more complicated than doing the same thing for a popper?

Can you give me a quick description of whats involved? How do the fans get their power?

Id like to know whats involved before butchering the HG.

[Thundergod]

Re: XU1 heatgun mods

Has anyone modded an XU1 heatgun to separate the fan from the heating element?

Why?
If youre thinking to use the fan only to cool the beans I dont think it will do the job.

[greencardigan]

Re: XU1 heatgun mods

Has anyone modded an XU1 heatgun to separate the fan from the heating element?

Why?
If youre thinking to use the fan only to cool the beans I dont think it will do the job.

2 reasons. So I can adjust heat output without affecting fan speed and risk damaging the HG. And also so I can run the fan by itself to cool the HG after roasts.

I did originally wonder if I could cool the beans with the HG but I have picked up a GMC electric blower/vac from a garage sale for $5. 8-)

[Dimal]

Re: XU1 heatgun mods

Why not buy a heatgun that already has the facilities you require? There are several models to be found on the market....

Mal.

[greencardigan]

Re: XU1 heatgun mods

You mean the variable fan speed and variable temp ones? I did buy one of them too . The $75 Ryobi. But Im going to automate the heating and fan speed and didnt want to butcher the more expensive one.

Anyhow, I have the HG open and at first glance it seems very similar electrically to my crazy popper.

[Dimal]

Re: XU1 heatgun mods

No worries mate, take care....

Mal.

[greencardigan]

Re: XU1 heatgun mods

All done. About as easy as doing the equivalent to a popper.