Aillio R1 Bullet

[readeral]

I really do feel for those who have had their cash laid down for this roaster for over 12 months though.

[readeral]

3 months down, probably another 3 months to go.

I get the impression that Aillio decided to lump their AUS certification in with UK accreditation. Both by the information on the Bella Barista website, from daniellj and his conversation at MICE, and by the similar timings proposed.

It would makes perfect sense from a financial and manufacturing perspective to seek to meet/exceed the accreditation requirements for both markets and manufacture one product for both. Any substantial change in design for one market (to meet accreditation) would require re-accreditation in another which is a terrible loop to be in, and there's no way that Aillio would have one manufacturing process for Australia and one for Europe on top of the already different manufacturing process for 120V market.

So - hold on y'all. At least its gonna have been put right through the wringer and (hopefully) be well and truly reliable and safe.

The flip side is, if they do launch in both markets at the same time (which wouldn't be unlikely) anyone that's on the fence would want to get a pre-order in before the demand pushes availability back a further 6 months.

[celph]

Any more updates in regards to the roaster? I have a deposit down with Talk Coffee but the wait is really hurting.

[Dimal]

( before any corretto users get in and remind me I could have had the kind of capacity I'm after well over 12 months ago....

Never mate...
If I was in a position to grab an Aillo Bullet, I would have jumped in boots and all from the get-go.
Looks like a terrific little roaster...

Mal.

[Ash]

Also I'm trying really hard not to hassle them about it

You and me both, Readeral! My hard earned has been with my supplier of choice for over 12 months now, and although my Hottop is still going strong, I'm really looking forward to 500g - 1 kg roast capacity, with out having to build the thing myself!! ( before any corretto users get in and remind me I could have had the kind of capacity I'm after well over 12 months ago....

At least the major bugs and improvements will have been worked out before they get in our hands!