Gunna have a crack at a corretto

[Stan]

Re: Gunna have a crack at a corretto

BB280s - I have had mine going to 21 minutes and 35 seconds without a hitch in the last roast with Torajahs - I have not run it just to see how long it would go for but I cant imagine any roast having to go much longer than 22 minutes. If you hunt around you can get them down around $80 new. Good Luck.

I am now roasting every weekend (500gms) and enjoy watching the beans change. It kills half an hour or so and the results are worth it. Evne the wife helps now

[beanflying]

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Hi Gronk,

I picked up a QM1324 from our local Jaycar dealer that works well. Just get a spare thermocouple as the plastic handle is a little easy to melt or get a heat shielded one to suit.

In the meantime "borrow" or safer maybe buy a stainless bowl and the oldest wooden spoon in the house while waiting for a BM to turn up. Batches around 250-300g work for me as a newbie.

off to have a double one of last weeks Wahgis

[gronk62]

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Gronk here is a link to a post I made a while back showing the heatgun in action http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1215392233/9#9

Wow that beater really wizzes the beans fast! Its been so long since I used my bread maker that Id forgotten how fast it goes.

Oh and Susan saw me watchin the video and started askin questions. Shes made it quite clear that her bread machine is not gunna be used for roastin coffee in (even though she never uses it anymore  :)

So looks like I gotta shop around for a cheapy BM from somewhere. Even if I gotta buy a new one its only gunna cost around 90 bucks for one of these Breville BB280 which goin by the reviews Ive read here doesnt need any mods to run continuously for up to 30 mins

Been lookin on jaycar and found these DMM  and  K type thermocouple

[martybean]

Re: Gunna have a crack at a corretto

Gronk here is a link to a post I made a while back showing the heatgun in action http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1215392233/9#9

[grimsby]

Re: Gunna have a crack at a corretto

Hi Gronk,
A thermocouple enables you to see exactly what is happening temperature wise with your roast much like what a speedo does in a car or bike. It lets you see the rate of temperature change quite quickly so you can adjust the heat input to suit the roast profile you are trying to achieve.
I have an old 1600W Ryobi variable temp HG but I never adjust the temp setting on the gun. Its always on high and heat control is achieved by raising or lowering the gun. Very effective and it is surprising the result of very small adjustments, which are seen very quickly on the TC readout.
All the best with it. Its great fun and you can have excellent control over the roast.

Cheers,
Alan

[martybean]

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Hi Gronk I have the 630 DCE and its a great gun, but you will need to use a pedastal fan to keep the air flowing, as it has a function that when it senses its enclosed or blocked it will cut the heat down.
It is still a great gun with digital readout and 3 speeds and the ability to step down or up the Temp.

[Stan]

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Thats the right one. I got the model under it as there were no 630 DCEs available up here. The 500 is not variable temp but I bought a drill stand that is easy to vary the height with. I will however buy the 630 when the 500 breaks.

[gronk62]

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Hi Gronk62
Thermocouple is a good way of keeping roasts consistent, by noting temps at minute intervals and at FC, SC etc you will soon be able to repeat a roast profile of a roast that was great.

Ok that makes sense. Ill have a look at what jaycar have.

As for Heat gun, i would recommend a bosch variable temp & speed gun, I have had mine for over 20 months and on average do at least 2 roasts per weekend.

Mal

That would be this one? Bosch PHG 630 DCE

[bolb]

Re: Gunna have a crack at a corretto

Hi Gronk62
Thermocouple is a good way of keeping roasts consistent, by noting temps at minute intervals and at FC, SC etc you will soon be able to repeat a roast profile of a roast that was great.

As for Heat gun, i would recommend a bosch variable temp & speed gun, I have had mine for over 20 months and on average do at least 2 roasts per weekend.

Mal

[gronk62]

Ok so Ive spent the last few days readin eleventy seven pages of threads about home roastin and as much as Id like to buy a dedicated machine like a hottop or gene I just cant justify the $$ ..... just yet.

Was gunna go down the path of a popper but bein a fussy bugger I dont think I could "adapt" to the often described "bright" coffee they produce.

I own a panasonic BM that has sat in the cupboard unused for at least 3 years and is not likely to ever be used again, so I reckon one day when Susan is lookin the other way Ill sneak it over to the shed and rip into it with a screw driver to see if I can nut out a simple way the convert it to constant mix.
I realise Ill also need to either shorten the paddle, or make a new one.

I dont own a heat gun yet and am undecided as to which one to get. I see the ryobi is popular but Im wondering if I should get a more spensive one like a makita or bosch etc.
Not sure if they are any more reliable though.

How important is a thermocouple and is there any preference to what kind?