RK Drum - 4lb (2 kilo)

[fatboy_1999]

Re: RK Drum - 4lb (2 kilo)

Alan,

Yep. Very happy with the drum.

I can do 2kg of green, but my standard roast is 1875g of green as it results in a little over 1500g roasted which then goes into 6 x 250g bags.

I think the combo kits look good but the motor is a 110v and not applicable to me in AU. Where are you?

I measure air temp at this stage. To come up with a bean mass option would require some engineering above my pay grade at this point. Im sure it could be done, but I think you might need to do a mod which involved some bearings at one end of the drum. Anyhow, Im happy with my method at present.

I dealt with Shane from RK drums and he was exceptionally helpful and friendly along the way. He got freight estimates and was very fast responding to e-mails, so if you are unsure, I would suggest just dropping them a line and starting a conversation. One thing I would suggest if you do decide to purchase, is to ask if you could at least purchase the rotisserie rod setup from them. I have not found a perfect fit rod as yet. The one i use is probably 1 or 2 mm smaller than optimum. Probably because we use metric and US does not.

Hope that helps.

Brett.

[alan3016]

Re: RK Drum - 4lb (2 kilo)

Brett,
Thanks for reply.

I was hoping to roast a similar amount of beans (1.5 - 2.5), but 2.5 kgs would be a good option as Andys bags are that size.

I am also in Melbourne.  I have wondered about the complete kit vs price to source things locally, but have not done any sourcing.  I think voltage converters for 240 to 110 volt are reasonably cheap.

I am used to monitoring bean temp, as I currently use a coretto.  Sounds like you have been doing OK with air temp only.

Thanks for the tip on rotisserie shaft.

Alan

[fatboy_1999]

Re: RK Drum - 4lb (2 kilo)

Alan,

You could consider the 6lb drum if it was really important. The drum diameter is the same, the length is greater I believe.

The amount I roast is always in 625g increments (yielding ~500g roasted). I also usually get 5kg minimum of any bean.
The theory is that I should always have 625 or 1250g left in a bag and can either do smaller roasts or blends with it.

Not sure that messing about with a voltage converter is worth the drama personally, but thats up to you.

If youd like to drop over one day and see the drum in action, drop me a PM.

Brett.