Behmor 1600 Plus - Coffee Roaster

[Javaphile]

The sound of "rice bubbles in milk"/crinkling cellophane is what 2nd crack typically sounds like, not first crack.


Java "Sounds like what?" phile

[WhatEverBeansNecessary]

Agree on the actual sound Javaphile - however it was more of a description of the frequency. 1-2 pops a second is good, 5-10 pops per second is too fast (in general).

First crack sounds more like popcorn popping or maybe a twig snapping. Second crack like rice bubbles or popping candy.

[Dimal]

Would love for some feedback on this as it’s my first roast on any equipment.

G'day Rusty...

To my eye, that batch looks like it is just on the cusp of 2nd-crack starting.
Give it a couple of days to degas and then start making a few brews.
Should work well in lots of different combos; with or without milk, straight espresso/ristretto, etc...

Experiment away and enjoy,
Mal.

[artman]

No need to wait for 5 days to try them. 5 minutes maybe to make sure they are cool enough....

If you try them every day as they develop you ill see the flavour develop and change.

Cheers

[bgd57]

I agree with you "artman". You must try a roast straight away, and every day after that, to know when the beans are at their best. Once you have everything down pat i.e type of beans, heat profile and rest period, then you can roast and store your beans to suit.

That's my 2 bob's worth anyway.

Happy roasting. Cheers.

[HA_DA_JA]

I do about 290 grams set at 400 gram of Indian Elephant beans on P1. Depending on day's weather I usually get the first crack somewhere between 7-10 mins and then press C and leave it until i hear 2nd crack and then cooling cycle.
My last batch were a lot darker then your batch. The Crema is thick and the taste through the Flat White is very nice. i started making 100 gram batches first and then experimented to where I am now.
Definitely very relaxing with great results.

[rusty888]

Second roast. My 6 year old actually did it all.

200g P1. FC then pressed C. P2 and D.

30 seconds left pressed cool

End result is a bag he sold to my future wife for $1.20. I kept 20c as I did the cleaning up and he’s educated and a dollar richer in the saving account

[simonsk8r]

Second roast. My 6 year old actually did it all.

200g P1. FC then pressed C. P2 and D.

30 seconds left pressed cool

End result is a bag he sold to my future wife for $1.20. I kept 20c as I did the cleaning up and he’s educated and a dollar richer in the saving account

That is just too adorable XD

[GeordieRob]

Behmor 1600 Plus

Hello,
Have been using the above machine for about a year and I find very good BUT when using it ALWAYS sets off smoke alarms even with all doors open and AC on full blast!!! The only way I can combat this is use my machine with an extension cord to move power outlet away from house interior!!Will this damage machine as the cable on machine states DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD!!!
Regards,

[Javaphile]

Have you tried roasting under the hood exhaust of your stove? Or in front of a window with a fan in it blowing outward?


Java "Obvious but needs to be asked" phile

[Otago]

Use of an extension cord will not damage the machine but depending on its length it may result in a voltage drop which can affect roast times. You may find it necessary to add time during a roast to compensate for any voltage drop. One of the simple plug-in power meters available from Jaycar (approx $25) also shows voltage, which will confirm if voltage drop is a problem. The power meter can also serve other purposes eg allowing you to check the power consumption of various appliances around the house.

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Hello,
Have been using the above machine for about a year and I find very good BUT when using it ALWAYS sets off smoke alarms even with all doors open and AC on full blast!!! The only way I can combat this is use my machine with an extension cord to move power outlet away from house interior!!Will this damage machine as the cable on machine states DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD!!!
Regards,

Get a decent quality extension lead of minimum length required to reach your chosen spot. I use a very short one (1.5m) outdoors and have never had a problem with roast timings, but obviously that will vary by location. IF you are in Aus, on 240v use of an extension lead is unlikely to be a problem in terms of roast quality, and it won't damage your roaster (as Otago points out).

[GeordieRob]

Yes I've done all that and I'm getting frustrated as were coming into cooler weather and having windows, doors and AC on makes it rather chilly

[bigdaddy]

I understand what you are saying GR,

Mine sits on top of my filing cabinet which lives in my garage...I've only just started to roast in the Behmor, but when I do roasting, the back door of the garage, which me and the roaster are close to and in front of, and the roller door (front) are both open (my car lives outside of the garage)...I don't like the cold and so far don't feel it when when roasting...

Even with the doors open for a bit after roasting the smell hangs around for a day or so but I don't mind...It's better than having that lovely smell in the house upsetting the family

I read the same about the extension cord and that's why the roaster is on top of the filing cabinet not far away from the power point...I have since watched some youTube videos and one guy says you can use an extension cord but...It has to be heavy duty and good quality.

Hope this helps.

Cheers.

[Andy]

As the distributor of the Behmor I need to follow the company line and I can't say...

"just use a good extension cord, that sticker is more about the USA 120v which struggles and not our 220-240v which has very little voltage drop"

...but if I was just a user I could say that.