Cormorant coffee roaster

[Alexpid]

This looks like a really good roaster! Already know of one guy in Denmark who has bought one.
https://youtu.be/A1PlO9NUWIo

[Alexpid]

Here are stats on the Cormorant Roaster

Made from: Stainless Steel & African Mahogany

Indoor roasting: yes
Computer profiling possible: Yes (Assess for BT & ET Probes)
Chaff removal chamber: Yes
Smoke exhaust: Yes
Gas auto ignition: Yes
Tryer: Yes
Roast Window: Yes
Roasting capacity: 50g to 600g
Roasting time: 6 - 20 minutes
Roaster size: 530mm x 300mm x 547mm
Heat control: Complete low to high temp control
Flame diffuser: Yes - choice to have direct flame on drum or not
Heating source: Infra-red ceramic burner
Gas type: LPG propane / butane
Gas consumption: 0.18kg/h
Voltage: 12V - 3.6A Power 43.2W (power supply included)
Roaster Gross Weight: 14kg
Analogue thermometer: °C (350) and °F (650)
Bt & Et probe access for data logger & artisan profiling
Drum material: Special cast metal
Drum Motor: 2 Speed - 45rpm & 60rpm
Air flow control: 2x 12volt fans @ 170cfm

[Alexpid]

Looks really nice

[matth3wh]

Looks pretty cool and very well built. Wondering why they cancelled their kickstarter campaign to raise money.

[TC]

Wondering why they cancelled their kickstarter campaign to raise money.

Me too....

Gas compliance would likely be an issue for Australian use...

Looks cute though...

[Paolo]

Looks pretty cool and very well built.

These machines are completely and meticulously hand-built by the designer. They are a work of industrial art.

[Alexpid]

They hand build the roasters in the UK. I have a direct email to contact Johan. Is gas not allowed in Australian roasters?

[chokkidog]

They hand build the roasters in the UK. I have a direct email to contact Johan. Is gas not allowed in Australian roasters?

Absolutely allowed. The overwhelming majority of our commercial roasters are gas fired.

I'm pretty sure that what Chris is referring to is if the roasters are imported with a gas train already fitted then they would have to comply with Australian Standard specs.

Compliance testing is a lengthy, involved and costly process which may result in the need for an Australian specific model or the supply to an Australian importer without

any gas and or electric components. The importer would then fit the necessary components here, to meet Australian standards. Either way would add AUD$$$ to the retail price.

[Alexpid]

Ahh, regulations...
But speaking of price, the price in Denmark was about 2200 australian $. Thats pretty good!

[chokkidog]

Ahh, regulations...
But speaking of price, the price in Denmark was about 2200 australian $. Thats pretty good!

Yes, but if that's just a straight currency exchange value it won't take into account shipping, import duty, compliance costs and whatever other costs are involved.

My guess? Between AUD$4000-$6000 retail ??

[Alexpid]

That price was including shipping og the duty/taxes within EU countries. Not sure about the rules from UK to Australia, but is there some sort of commonwealth tax/duty?

[Swampy75]

I have this roaster, workmanship is immaculate. Only downside is, its not bigger!!!!

[gerbi]

Looks really nice!

Did you import directly?

[Swampy75]

Yes, no issues, I was worried, but it wasn't even opened, just an X-ray sticker.......?

[gerbi]

Cool!
Out of curiosity how much was the roaster, freight, custom duties...
I am really scared to ask since I suddenly want one...