| Calling all Behmor (and other) users. 1) I am curious, does anyone use the 1/4 lb setting? Seems I hear most use either 8, 12 or 16 oz. 2) Also, if you could "give up" smoke suppression (I am playing with mods) for more dynamic profiles (it uses 600 Watts of power after all) would you? Me: 1) No. 8, (12) most common), 16 2) Yes. I roast in my shop. John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) Use the 1 lb. setting almost exclusively. 2) Not crazy about giving up smoke suppression since I roast in my kitchen, but I could be persuaded. David Rossell Administrator of Network Services and Planning Norwood School 8821 River Rd. Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 841-2178 drossell Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) no, mostly 8 and 10 2/3 (2/3 lb) 2) absolutely not. I roast indoors and the smoke suppressor is a godsend. Also, I have not found the 5 profiles to be limiting my enjoyment of the resulting coffee. On 7/30/08, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| John, I do use the 1/4 lb setting sometimes with 4 oz. of greens. When I use the 1/2 lb or 1 lb settings I _ALWAYS_ weigh out the corresponding amount of beans. Although I roast under a vent hood in the laundry room, I prefer to keep the smoke suppression. Dave Westerville, OH On 7/30/08, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) Always roast a 1/2 lb at the 1 lb setting but did a 1/4 lb roast once. 2) Sure, it's only smoke and it goes away after a few minutes. I roast inside and out the house depending on the weather here in Nor Cal. On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 6:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Never use the 1/4 lb setting. Absolutely won't give up the suppressor. -- Gary F. On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 6:55 AM, Dave Huddle <137trimethyl26dioxopurine> wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) Never use this setting 2) I roast in the garage, so suppression isn't a must-have. Tried in the house, but too much aroma. Mark <Snip> Calling all Behmor (and other) users. 1) I am curious, does anyone use the 1/4 lb setting? Seems I hear most use either 8, 12 or 16 oz. 2) Also, if you could "give up" smoke suppression (I am playing with mods) for more dynamic profiles (it uses 600 Watts of power after all) would you? Me: 1) No. 8, (12) most common), 16 2) Yes. I roast in my shop. John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroast http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Question It seems getting rid of smoke suppression to use those available watts for roasting would have to be combined with much better STE (system transfer efficiency). As it is the thermostat will kick the heat off at times as the beans are not able to access and absorb it quickly enough. -- Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list">http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/ Co-President- Ma. Agriculture in the Classroomhttp://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I have never used the 1/4 LB setting. I would not want to lose the smoke suppression. Ken. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| True enough statement. Via non-warranty hack mode, if you insert a 1-2 kohm resistor into thermistor circuit you will increase the roaster chamber set points around 40-60 F. Makes quite the difference. In that situation, P1 never cycles off as it's thresh hold is 2.1 kohms and the system simply can not get hot enough to produce a thermistor signal of 0.1 kohms. At 07:10 7/30/2008, you wrote: <Snip> John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Keep them coming folks, please. I am seeing quite the pattern here :) At 07:12 7/30/2008, you wrote: <Snip> John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I would appreciate more control of the roast as well as a retrofit kit or option for the 1600. (1) Never have used the 1/4 # setting. Always weight the greens and use less than the button's indication. I see no need for the A,B,C,D buttons since the time is independently settable. (2) I roast in my garage (which still has no doors). I might appreciate being able to smell the smoke. Could the smoke reduction feature be (ON/OFF) selectable? In my opinion, the thing doesn't need more power, but could be improved with more on-the-fly and initial control. -- Paul Helbert Mid Atlantic Home Roaster's Gatheringhttp://paul.helbert.googlepages.com/midatlantichomeroaster'sgatheringHomeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Yes on the smoke. But could you design it in as an option or switch? JoeR On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 6:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> -- Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and pallet reform. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| #1 - NO, I bought it as a 1lb roaster and only use the 1lb setting. #2 - NO, I roast in the climate controlled house. If I wanted smoke I would be using the big SS bowl and the Master Appliance HG-751 out in the mosquito infested garage. Thanks for asking. Rich Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I use only the 1/2 and 1 lb. modes. Haven't had the need for anything else! I wouldn't want to do without the smoke suppression because in the winter when it's too cold in the garage, I have to bring the roaster into the house. I don't have adequate venting to suck the smoke outside. The one thing I've always wished for is a bell or alarm that would go off when there is only one minute left. Yes, I realize we're supposed to attend to the machine at all times. I'm around it, but I'm not sitting there staring at it! I sometimes get distracted and wander into the yard to pull weeds, water flowers, or whatever while I wait for my coffee to finish. Would be nice to know the time is almost up in case I need to add more time to the roast. I do use a stand-alone timer to warn me, but a built-in one (with the ability to shut it off, of course!) would be better. Has anyone else ever thought that would be nice, too? Sheila Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I know it is hackable in that regard so I don't see why not. At 07:27 7/30/2008, you wrote: <Snip> John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) I never use the 1/4 lb setting, even if I am roasting 1/4 lb. 2) I'm on the fence about the smoke suppression, but I am curious about more dynamic profiles -Bonnie P. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Not to distract the initial two questions too much, on that note, any other 'wants' for the Behmor? At 07:34 7/30/2008, you wrote: <Snip> John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Some way to determine bean temperature! David Rossell Administrator of Network Services and Planning Norwood School 8821 River Rd. Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 841-2178 drossell |
| Why yes, now that you asked, more total time on all of the profiles. Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Never use the 1/4 pound setting. I like the smoke suppression. As you know I roast in the garage, so I could live without it. What amazes me is how little smoke I get with my USRC due to the length of the pipe that lead to the chaff collector, and the resulting temperature drop that seems to eliminate the smoke. My thought is that some type of piping on the Behmor might work as a smoke suppressor without using electricity. As long as we are discussing hacking! Les On 7/30/08, Rich wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) I did once when I was running low on beans and didn't want to roast a 1/= 2# because I was leaving for vacation the next day. Other than that I have = done all 1/2# roasts. I think in the future if I wanted to roast smaller ba= tches I would use the 1/2# setting on P2. 2) Not right now since I'm in a condo w/o a garage. If I had a garage or sh= op, probably. ----- Original Message ---- From: Alchemist John To: homeroast Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:17:17 AM Subject: [Homeroast] Behmor poll Calling all Behmor (and other) users. 1) I am curious, does anyone use the 1/4 lb setting? Seems I = hear most use either 8, 12 or 16 oz. 2) Also, if you could "give up" smoke suppression (I am playing = with mods) for more dynamic profiles (it uses 600 Watts of power = after all) would you? Me: 1) No. 8, (12) most common), 16 2) Yes. I roast in my shop. John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 = Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
| Yes on keeping the 1/4 pound, I learned on that and felt it worked well for me, though, I would have learned on whatever was in front of me, I guess. And a very strong YES to the smoke suppression. My couple of cents. Stephen At 11:05 AM 7/30/2008, you wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I saw this mentioned on another thread and would love it as a feature...On P2, the ability to manually activate the temp dip, rather than having it go off at a specified time. On 7/30/08, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Hi John, 1) No. I mostly use 1/2lb and really wanted the 1lb capability for when I start to roast for gifts. 2) No. I roast in my kitchen and this is a big plus for me. Additions - Someway of measuring bean temperature and being able to adjust this manually. John H. |
| John, If nothing else, been temp would be very nice. I second that request. JoeR On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 7:55 AM, David Rossell wrote: <Snip> -- Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and pallet reform. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I use 1# almost exclusively so I don't hit the end of the roast too early when I roast 8-12 oz. (I also reduce the time of the roast before I begin). I wouldn't mind being able to turn off the smoke suppression for when I roast on my patio, but in the winter months it comes in quite handy. I do think that overall more control over the roast process would be great with the Behmor. I've been trying to do 1/2 # roasts on P1, log it, and then time P2 to drop down to 70% right before first crack. But, I've been finding the timing of first crack to vary significantly with the same bean at the same weight. Brian On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 8:54 AM, Joseph Robertson wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) Have not yet used the 1/4 lb but can see myself using it in the future. 2) I roast on occassions in the kitchen and the garage so I appreciate the smoke suppression system on the Behmor. The idea of having a switch to start the lower power phase on profile P2 seems like a great idea. Most of my roasts are 14-16 ozs on 1lb using the P3. Mike S Alchemist John wrote: Calling all Behmor (and other) users. 1) I am curious, does anyone use the 1/4 lb setting? Seems I hear most use either 8, 12 or 16 oz. 2) Also, if you could "give up" smoke suppression (I am playing with mods) for more dynamic profiles (it uses 600 Watts of power after all) would you? Me: 1) No. 8, (12) most common), 16 2) Yes. I roast in my shop. John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Homeroast mailing list">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I don't use the 1/4 pound settings. I want the smoke suppression On wants, a way to measure bean temp and a way to store a couple of our own profiles On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 9:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Never use anything but 1 lb and then adjust the time. Mine seems to run cold so anything else and sometimes I run out of time even with the 11 or 12 ounces I generally roast. I like the suppression, but I do roast on the porch and would give it up if there was a dramatic improvement in the roast. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| At 07:48 AM 7/30/2008, you wrote: <Snip> I want to be able to adjust the temperature as it seems like mine runs cold. You're comment about adding a resistor is very intriguing as I think that would improve my roasters operation quite a bit. When the warranty expires. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Having the profile changes be triggered by bean temp. rather than time. Increased convection and circulation by increasing drum speed and possibly adding squirrel cage blower type scoop fins on the outside of the drum. Spreading the heating elements and/or dividing the wattage to 3 elements spreading and increasing the area of radiance. On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 10:48 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> -- Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list">http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/ Co-President- Ma. Agriculture in the Classroomhttp://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Long ago (for this list that's a couple of months) we discussed having the timer count from zero rather than from final time. I use an outboard timer so that is no longer important to me. It still is a bit confusing when I have to add extra time on the fly. I'd rather have a temperature readout than the present time setup. Shouldn't be too hard since there is a already a thermocouple behind those three vertical screws. I second the idea of being able to manually toggle power reduction, a la P2, at any time. -- Paul Helbert Mid Atlantic Home Roaster's Gatheringhttp://paul.helbert.googlepages.com/midatlantichomeroaster'sgatheringHomeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Whoops. That doesn't look like a thermocouple. Has wire out each end. must be a thermistor? Oh, well, A thermocouple could be mounted there or at some useful point. It wouldn't be bean temperature, but it might be a useful reference. -- Paul Helbert Mid Atlantic Home Roaster's Gatheringhttp://paul.helbert.googlepages.com/midatlantichomeroaster'sgatheringHomeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Bought it as a one pound roaster. I don't have a grill and don't want one. Otherwise would have gotten an RK. I like roasting in house. Bought it as a back -up for my Hottop. It has become my primary roaster now. It is too much of a hastle to carry my Hottop outside and attach it to a extension cord. If I could ask for one improvement it would be a Tryer. On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 7:16 AM, Paul Helbert wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) When I first got my Behmor, I did use the 1/4 pound setting, but lately have been using the 1/2 pound setting when doing a 1/4 pound batch. 2) Since I roast outside or in the garage, I could do without the smoke suppression feature. 3) I would like to have a "count-up" digital display (like a stopwatch), instead of the current count-down version, i.e., the display would read "00:00" before Start is pressed and show total elapsed time at the end of the roast. Gordon Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Actually I use the 1/4 pound setting when I run the machine to clean it after every 5th roast. On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 7:57 AM, Gordon wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) no 12-16 2) yes mod would be nice On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 6:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) only on soft beans for light (C) roasts--in other words, hardly ever; I use 1/2 lb, for 116 gm. of beans, and 1 lb. for 232-348 gm. 2) no--I roast in my kitchen and do not have a venting range hood (and am unwilling to futz with my windows to vent directly through them in winter) On Jul 30, 2008, at 8:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Sandy Andina www.myspace.com/sandyandina Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I have run it without the catalytic converter, and it really does make a difference. You may (or may not) be surprised how much smoke 1/2 Lb of coffee can make at some roast levels, and 1 Lb can be shocking! I wonder if a new design could incorporate a bypass that would relate to a specific "profile" - so people would have the option to use that particular "high power" profile, or not, depending on their situation. It would add another layer of versatility to the Behmor, and make it more attractive. Better cooling would make it a better roaster too!!! Hop Top still kicks all other roasters behinds in terms of cooling. Tom -- "Great coffee comes from tiny roasters" Sweet Maria's Home Coffee Roasting - Tom & Maria http://www.sweetmarias.com Thompson Owen george_at_sweetmarias.com Sweet Maria's Coffee - 1115 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94607 - USA phone/fax: 888 876 5917 - tom_at_sweetmarias.com Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Love to see an LCD or LED readout of the selected roast curve graph's progress, a la those programmable exercycles and treadmills. Also a loud beep when there are two minutes and again one minute left, and a temp readout even if we can't adjust temp. On Jul 30, 2008, at 9:04 AM, John Mac wrote: <Snip> Sandy Andina www.myspace.com/sandyandina Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I agree that a manual toggle for heat reduction would be A Good Thing. robert yoder> Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:08:07 -0400> From: paul.helbert> To: homeroast> Subject: Re: [Homeroast] Behmor poll> > Long ago (for this list that's a couple of months) we discussed having the> timer count from zero rather than from final time. I use an outboard timer> so that is no longer important to me. It still is a bit confusing when I> have to add extra time on the fly.> > I'd rather have a temperature readout than the present time setup. Shouldn't> be too hard since there is a already a thermocouple behind those three> vertical screws.> > I second the idea of being able to manually toggle power reduction, a la P2,> at any time.> -- > Paul Helbert> > Mid Atlantic Home Roaster's Gathering>http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroa st-sweetmariascoffee.com> Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger.http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid T_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_video_072008Homeroast mailing list">http://paul.helbert.googlepages.com/midatlantichomeroaster'sgathering>>Homeroast mailing list> Homeroast>http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroa st-sweetmariascoffee.com> Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger.http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid T_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_video_072008Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Thanks for doing this, John! My roasts are typically 3.2 oz at the 1/2 pound setting. Never used the 1/4 pound button. I like having the smoke suppression but it rarely comes into play because I choose light roasts most of the time. Having it switchable would be great, since switching it off might speed cooling, which I would also like to see. Never used the Program Buttons (A - D). A Manual Throttle-down Control (cf P2) would be VERY useful. Selectable Temperature Ramps would be great. Environment Temp Gauge Possible. Bean Mass Temp Gauge (but I don't see a simple way to do that, given the mounting of the drum). Faster Cooling (but see the Switchable Smoke Suppression thought). I am really interested in where this might be going! regards, robert yoder > Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:21:56 -0700> To: homeroast> From: John> Subject: Re: [Homeroast] Behmor poll> > Keep them coming folks, please. I am seeing quite the pattern here :)> > At 07:12 7/30/2008, you wrote:> >I have never used the 1/4 LB setting.> >> >I would not want to lose the smoke suppression.> >Ken.> >> >Homeroast mailing list> >Homeroast> >http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20>> > John Nanci> AlChemist at large> Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalt>http://www.chocolatealchemy.com/>>Homeroast mailing list> Homeroast>http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-swe etmariascoffee.com> Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety.http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid T_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008Homeroast mailing list">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.com>>Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) : > >http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20>> > John Nanci> AlChemist at large> Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalt>http://www.chocolatealchemy.com/>>Homeroast mailing list> Homeroast>http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-swe etmariascoffee.com> Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety.http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid T_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I like the read out mentioned below. During roasting the heating elements turn on and off to maintain the appropriate temp the read out would take the guess work out of when the temp drop occurred while using P2. John H. |
| Never use 1/4 pound Would give up smoke suppression for the additional power since mine seems to run cool. I would LOVE to know the temps while roasting. On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 9:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> -- They say such nice things about people at their funerals that it makes me sad to realize that I'm going to miss mine by just a few days. - Garrison Keillor Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Use 1/2 pound and 1 pound only. I need the smoke suppression...but it depends on what could be offerred in its place. Dean De Crisce Sent from a Treo phone. |
| The abilty to cut power levels on the fly. Also counting up...not down. Dean De Crisce Sent from a Treo phone. |
| I follow John! Except in the carport, with the Behmor. On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> -- -Kevin /* Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. */ Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Besides bean temperature, how about flipping between count up and count down? On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> -- -Kevin /* Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. */ Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> 1) 1/4# only for cleaning every 5th cycle. 80% of the time I use 1#, the remaining 20% I'll use 1/2#. 2) No. Even with suppression, my smoke detectors will be triggered about 20% of the time. I *need* the smoke suppression. If I'm going to roast outdoors, then I haul out the BM/HG. Thanks, pat---- Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| A Behmor with the Gene Cafe Controls... On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 7:11 PM, Patrick R. Sklenar wrote: <Snip> -- They say such nice things about people at their funerals that it makes me sad to realize that I'm going to miss mine by just a few days. - Garrison Keillor Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I never use the 1/4 lb setting. I did a couple of times when I first received the roaster, but not since. Almost always I run 1/2 lb of greens on the 1lb setting. Occasionally, I run 1lb of greens on the 1lb setting but with P1 or maybe P3. I would happily give up the smoke suppression for more control over the profiles. I put my roaster on top of the range under the exhaust hood, so it matters not to me. Besides, as the roaster has gained hours, I think the suppression has nearly gone away. I get a lot of smoke even with light roasts. Fortunately it's swallowed up by the range hood. Bob <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| The abilty to cut power levels on the fly. Also counting up...not down. Dean De Crisce Sent from a Treo phone. |
| Straight manual control. The existing profiles show that 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95% and 100% power are available, presumably switched in or out by digital circuitry. I'm guessing the roaster doesn't have continuous control, but these discrete settings would be useful if they could be set from the front panel. Let an external timer be your guide and just set the power level at the time you want. The existing design has time limits to protect us from ourselves. Since there's likely a microcontroller in there already, it wouldn't be too tough to use it to integrate the power level over time and not let the roast go for too hot/too long in order to meet ETL safety requirements. (yes, my car has a manual transmission....) Bob <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) I never use the 1/4 pound setting and have no use for it. 2) Yes, I would forgo the smoke suppression for better profile controls, especially complete control Other thoughts and perhaps wishful thinking ... 1) Perhaps replace the 1/4 pound capability with 3/4 pound capability 2) If the temps can be boosted a bit, it would be great to have 1 pound of coffee post roast. 3) Similar to Ed's suggestion, a long fan in the top of the back that would move the hot air toward the drum; perhaps with speed control 5) Perhaps assist the cooling process via a fan moving air through some coils filled with something with refrigerant properties (or some method of cooling), thereby injecting cool / cold air into the roasting chamber. This is just a thought and I have no idea whether or not it is feasible. 6) Building on Les' contribution of smoke abatement via plumbing, maybe the Behmor could be fitted with the Bose 80" waveguide chamber to accomplish the same without increasing it's footprint. Eddie -- Docendo Discimus Home Coffee Roasting Blog and Referencehttp://southcoastcoffeeroaster.blogspot.com/On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| John, I see some common needs and wishes here. One more thought that I did see mentioned at least once is better visibility like your mod of cutting a hole in the chaff basket. I spoke with Joe B and I think he mentioned that better visibility was coming in future releases. JoeR On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 6:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> -- Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and pallet reform. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Just reading the thread it sounds like what people want is a Behmor with the Gene Cafe's twin knobs - one to adjust the time and one for temp, both adjustable at any time. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Kind of like a '48 DeSoto with an automatic transmission and a clutch. I have a couple of Gene Café's and seldom roast the same pattern twice. I start out with the same pattern, but depending upon the roast and the bean, it's different. What would be great is if the roaster had a "remember last time" feature. Morris |
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| John, I never use 1/4 LB. One of the main reasons I bought the Behmor is for the larger capacity. Since I roast outside, giving up smoke suppression is fine. I would like to have a bit more light, but adding a larger bulb or a second one would use more power and that seems to be going the opposite direction from what you are doing here. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1. I never use the 1/4 lb setting. 2. I would give up smoke suppression, although it seems I am in the minority here. I have another one that runs cold. I have never been able to roast a full lb. I roast 1/2 lb on P1 on the 1 lb setting. I modified it by closing off the vents somewhat with heat tolerant electrical tape. The tape peeled off recently, and now it takes even longer-about 14 minutes to first crack for 1/2 lb. (it was about 12-13 with the tape). I would like a temperature reading, but only if it was meaningful. Better light would be good. The present light is pretty much useless for judging anything. Love to know where this survey is going! Warren <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Just curious if anyone will be using the 1/4 lb setting with the Big $$$ geshas... :) Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I will if the test roasts with the $ beans leads me in that direction.But I seriously doubt it as my roasts are always 1/2 pounders and I feel the most comfortable with my B1600 at this batch size. On 7/31/08, Seth Grandeau wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| There is a mod posted somewhere about the light situation. It involves cutting two "windows" in the chaff screen - one right inside the left side of the screen ringht behind the window to give a better view of the drum and the other cuts a rectangular slot in the upper flat part underneath the light to let more of it shine out on the drum. A simpler solution is to roast in the dark. :-) You can have a meaningful temperature reading by buying a digital thermocouple device (Sweet Maria's has 'em, Home Despot has 'em. I bought one at HD for less than 30 bucks) and threading the TC carefully thru the door seal next to the chaff collector. Just make sure it won't get tangled in anything moving! BUT - Since you can't control the temp, what good does it do to read it? Safe Journeys and Sweet Music Justin Marquez (CYPRESS, TX) On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 9:34 AM, Warren and Carolyn wrote: <Snip> -- Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I just did 116 gm. (i.e., 1/4 lb.) of India Premium Robusta Peaberry (for my Rocket Fuel*) at the 1/2 lb. setting, P1, adding the max. time (12 min. in all). Should have gotten me to FC++ or even Vienna. Instead, it never made it all the way through first crack (certainly not to second). Gonna give it another go on the 1/4 lb. setting, P1, B program and watch it like a hawk--that ought to get me to FC+, if not ++. Stay tuned. *roasted the rest of the blend--Brazil Poco Fundo, Java Monsooned Arabica IMV, Sumatra Org. Mand., a handful of Yemen Mocha Sana'ani-- yesterday. On Jul 31, 2008, at 11:29 AM, John Mac wrote: <Snip> Sandy Andina www.myspace.com/sandyandina Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| At 05:28 PM 7/31/2008, you wrote: <Snip> This is why I never choose anything but 1 pound and then drop the time, that way I can add time if needed. Does this mean there is a batch of Behmors that are calibrated wrong? There is no way with mine I could hit P1 add a pound of coffee and expect it to be even close to roasted enough for drinking and yet others here do that and it works perfect. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| <Snip> I've found that this seems to have happened after a couple of too-dark roasts (including a fire) that probably darkened the sensor (I'm using Whole Foods' natural cleaner, but maybe I *do* need genuine Simple Green, which seems to have done the trick for many on this list). I am also using an extension cord, on an old circuit, so the voltage is not what it could be. (The roaster's cord is short and anywhere in my house in proximity to an outlet on a newer circuit is an inconvenient or unsafe location). By contrast, my i-Roasts always ran hot. www.myspace.com/sandyandina Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| That is a question that I would like to hear the answer to also. I have never had a problem but many have and there should be a simple answer. Ira wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Answer - no, he has ruled out bad or mis-calibrated thermistors. As I said with another email, if in doubt, call or contact Behmor to help get the roaster working correcting. At 18:56 7/31/2008, you wrote: <Snip> John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Me 1) No, 151 grams (1/3 lb) most commonly, also half pound 2) no, but I may be able to be convinced. dave On Jul 30, 2008, at 6:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| My earlier post was incomplete and not accurate. Sorry. It is corrected below. Me 1) No, I almost always use the 1 pound setting to give myself maximum flexibility. I roast 151 grams (1/3 lb) most commonly, also half pound. I do adjust the start time so 1st crack occurs about the time the power goes down on P2 2) no, but I may be able to be convinced. dave On Jul 30, 2008, at 6:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I like this suggestion. dave On Jul 30, 2008, at 8:48 AM, Seth Grandeau wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| As long as we are wishing, here's something that I think would be really helpful. If there was a way to tell when the unit switched from one heat level to another. LED's, or a bar graph maybe. I know you can figure this out by percentage of time, but to be able to look at something when first crack starts and ends and see what part of the heat profile the machine is using would make adjusting the roast for the next time much easier. Jim Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| At 07:21 AM 7/30/2008, you wrote: Well, a new used downloaded BehmorThing and both started using, breaking and commenting on it. It's much better than last week and I'm as always, grateful for the feedback. But it did bring up something that's been discussed before and just became a "problem" for me with the design of the Behmor. The clock on the Behmor counts down and so everything I do assumes that it's based on counting down. I've always wished it would count up which would make this one thing easier. I've put 2 buttons on BehmorThing which mark the time at which first and second crack happen. You press the button and I record the time. Problem is if first crack happens and then you add a minute to the roast the first crack time is not wrong. So I guess I have to record it counting up which I can do. But it dawns on me that the reason it counts down is it's the only way to display remaining time and allow the user to see the time they've added or subtracted in real time, otherwise it needs two displays, one for time passed and one for total time. So unless he changes the display or the concept that it's a set it and forget it roaster, it needs to count down. So now Behmor thing records the time into the roast that first and second crack happened and you need to figure out when that is on the display. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I've been using a cheapo digital kitchen timer to count elapsed time. The Behmor will alert me if I start getting too close to the end of the program. I would think it would have been simple for Joe to use a elapsed time display and let it blink like it does now when it get in range of the end. Could be done with a software tweak. Bob |
| At 03:02 PM 8/5/2008, you wrote: <Snip> Yes, but if it starts flashing at 1 minute to go counting up, is it 1 minute left or 5 seconds left when you glance over and notice the flashing. Do you have to dive to extend the time or press cool or is it OK to let it go. Counting up you'll never know. Counting up is the right answer if you expect the user to be paying constant attention and to be responsible for initiating the cooling cycle, counting down is the correct answer if you expect a more passive user. If it counted up I wouldn't expect it to turn off automatically. Given Joe's target he made the correct choice, given how some of us want to use it, we think it would be better the other way. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| At 07:21 AM 7/30/2008, you wrote: <Snip> So I just did a test in my Behmor. 8 ounces of Brazil Cerrado Dry Process Lot 242, set to P1 1LB. First crack started at 12:15 and seemed to last to 13:40 or so, second started at 17:00 when I stopped the roast. I also noticed that the clock on my Behmor picks up about 4 seconds over 10 minutes. It seems like this is way slower than other people are reporting. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| 1) I don't yet, only because 1/4# is too little for me to consume over the course of a few days, and i'm just not that patient - if i want to taste coffee at day 5, i need more than 5 days worth of coffee ;) I can't wait! 2) I'd give up 'always on' smoke suppression, for when i'm roasting out...er... um. in 'smoke-tolerant' conditions and locations ;) I'll tell you what i'd love to see on this: LCD instead of LED! Then I could read my Behmor display even out... er. in um....brightly lit conditions... -F On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 9:17 AM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Here's an article on making your own thermocouples. Be first on your block to have a Behmor with your own pyrometer design. -ro On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 10:10 AM, Floyd Lozano wrote: <Snip> -- "When the theme hits the bass, I dance the Jig!" - -Virgil Fox at the Mighty Wichita (ex- NYC Paramount) WurliTzer- 1976 Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| WooHoo! At $689.00, a hundred of us could make a group purchase and pass the **Hotspot I Welder 10-A10120 around. I'd be in for $10.00 to cover one share with shipping. -- Paul Helbert Mid Atlantic Home Roaster's Gatheringhttp://paul.helbert.googlepages.com/midatlantichomeroaster'sgatheringHomeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I've seen some 20X too large Miller TIG welders go for $450 at auctions. A friend bought a couple of them for his shop, and I got to clean up the mag amp controls so it could do stable arcs down to 0.5 amp at high frequency. Might be able to set up a decent metal shop with a few auction trips- real auctions, not eBay. What do we know about moving equipment from place to place? Not a hot idea. Just find someone with space, metal working skill and the proclivity of trading labor for beans or fresh roast! Cheers, Mabuhay -RayO, aka Opa! If some fool wants to try eBay, illegitimus non carborundum- Don't say I never told you- Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| At 07:21 AM 7/30/2008, you wrote: <Snip> Well, I called Behmor tech support and they sent me a picture showing how to take the heat deflector off and slightly bend a piece of metal and it's like a whole different roaster. If your Behmor seems slow, make sure to call them and ask. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Ira, May I ask how much time improvement you are seeing after the fix? I made that fix about a week ago, and I have shaved 4 minutes off of the time to first crack. I'm still not sure I can roast 1/2 lb on P2 set at 1/2 lb, but like you said, it is like having a whole new roaster. It may be my imagination, but the coffee tastes better, too! -Bonnie P. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 2:48 PM, Ira wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Ira, Save us all a call and spill the beans on this mod. Thanks! On 8/11/08, Ira wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| At 03:59 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: <Snip> Last week I did 8 ounces that took 17 minutes to get to second crack. Today I did 12 ounces and it took 16 minutes to get to second crack so it's to the point I can stop worrying about running out of time. Clearly it's not a voltage issue because I had 1V less today than I did last week. I think I might be able to use P2 finally. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I have been playing with another air flow modification, and have had my shortest (I hesitate to say best) P1 roast to date. 12 mins to 1st, 16 to 2nd, 1 lb. I very subtly opened up the air holes on the right side. Slipped a straight bladed screw driver in and pried each open just a tad. I am going to try it on a few more I have around and see how consistent it is. I agree with you, slow roasters are not a voltage problem in 95 % of the cases. At 17:48 8/11/2008, you wrote: <Snip> John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| "...slow roasters are not a voltage problem in 95 % of the cases." I've had a lot of experience and made a lot of money repairing and modifying electric resistance heated conveyor dryers for screen printers. The goal was to heat the ink and substrate fabric to 325° F for 60 seconds to effect a total cure without scorching the fabric or burning the ink. I modified a big IR heated dryer here in Denver town to add convection heat, that doesn't depend on color, intensity or surface smoothness for energy transfer. Yellow Fright evidently dribbled the *!!#$? thing all the way to Cleveland. Made me sick to see the pile of nearly scrap metal when they flew me in to restore it. The customer wouldn't hear of "caseless hope, RIP." I had to fix it, "We can't replace it, one of a kind," [at the time] and all.... After two solid weeks rebuilding everything, it turned out their 208v three phase power was only sufficient to run the building's elevator, and dropped to 185v or so under the 30a heat load on a business day. Worked OK for me on the Sunday, but wouldn't get hot enough Monday morning when I was going to put on a show 'n tell for the shop. The other businesses in the area were all using power. "Mr. C, the ball is in your court- get at least 250a 208v service, and have them put the transformer nest right beside the building, not 100 yards away." Amazing- a pre-fab pad was placed and three transformers were humming by 5pm. Unbelievable. The dryer ran like Gangbusters and I still made the scheduled flight back to Stapleton! The Behmor uses electrical power to roast coffee. No volts = No roast, 10= 0% of the time. Cheers, Mabuhay -RayO, aka Opa! You come across, the Behmor will come across, guaranteed. Bring Volts to the roasting party. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 7:57 PM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> t's <Snip> not <Snip> nk I <Snip> fee.com <Snip> ee.com <Snip> -- = "When the theme hits the bass, I dance the Jig!" - -Virgil Fox at the Mighty Wichita (ex- NYC Paramount) WurliTzer- 1976 Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee=.com Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee=.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7820 |
| At 05:25 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: <Snip> Given that you have to remove 5 screws and poke at the insides and bend something, I'd rather you got it from them. Also, if lots of people ask Behmor is more likely to perceive a problem and solve if. Hopefully as an upgrade for us. When my warranty runs out I'll add a knob to let me set the extra heat on the fly. I guess done properly that would allow me to simulate P2 on the P1 setting as it could let me make it hotter or colder. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| I am not sure how this relates. It is true the Behmor (or any electric roaster) uses electricity, but time and again it has been shown (about 95% of the time) that the slow or cool roasters are not because of low power or voltage. How do I make that conclusion? The elements cycle. If they stayed on 100% of the time (on P1), the I would agree it is low power, but they don't. They cycle more than usual, indicating the thermistor thinks the system is up to temp. Clearly enough voltage. At 12:50 8/12/2008, you wrote: <Snip> John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| At 12:50 PM 8/12/2008, you wrote: If at the voltage I have the element is only on 75% of the time then the voltage can drop a fair amount and only effect the initial ramp so while conceptually you're correct, the Behmor seems to have a fair amount of excess capacity and so it's slow roasting seems to be a temperature measurement issue on it's part, not a lack of heat. Ira P.S., remember, some of us really are as knowledgeable as you are about some of this stuff. <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Does this suggest a way to adjust temp on the fly by adjusting a properly-selected resistor added to the thermistor circuit? Could the value be selected so as to permit increase AND decrease in roasting temperature? This might be even better than the manual toggle mentioned earlier. I am totally free to conjecture, having no EE or otherwise relevant credentials, of course! Happy Hypothesizing, robert yoder> Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:25:48 -0700> From: johnt.mac> To: homeroast> Subject: Re: [Homeroast] Behmor poll> > Ira,> Save us all a call and spill the beans on this mod.> Thanks!> > > On 8/11/08, Ira wrote:> >> > At 07:21 AM 7/30/2008, you wrote:> >> >> True enough statement. Via non-warranty hack mode, if you insert a 1-2> >> kohm resistor into thermistor circuit you will increase the roaster chamber> >> set points around 40-60 F. Makes quite the difference. In that situation,> >> P1 never cycles off as it's thresh hold is 2.1 kohms and the system simply> >> can not get hot enough to produce a thermistor signal of 0.1 kohms.> >>> >> > Well, I called Behmor tech support and they sent me a picture showing how> > to take the heat deflector off and slightly bend a piece of metal and it's> > like a whole different roaster. If your Behmor seems slow, make sure to> > call them and ask.> >> > Ira> >> > Homeroast mailing list> > Homeroast> >> >http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20>>>> Homeroast mailing list> Homeroast>http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.com>Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia Contesthttp://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid T_TAGHMHomeroast mailing list">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.com>> Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :> >http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20>>>> Homeroast mailing list> Homeroast>http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.com>Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia Contesthttp://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid T_TAGHMHomeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Thanks for your help on this stuff, John, With the cycling of the heating elements (from 0 to 100% duty cycle) can something like a Kill A Watt be used to observe program inflection points? Happy Roasting, robert yoder> Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:25:38 -0700> To: homeroast> From: John> Subject: Re: [Homeroast] Behmor poll> > I am not sure how this relates. It is true the Behmor (or any > electric roaster) uses electricity, but time and again it has been > shown (about 95% of the time) that the slow or cool roasters are not > because of low power or voltage. How do I make that conclusion? The > elements cycle. If they stayed on 100% of the time (on P1), the I > would agree it is low power, but they don't. They cycle more than > usual, indicating the thermistor thinks the system is up to > temp. Clearly enough voltage.> > At 12:50 8/12/2008, you wrote:> > >The Behmor uses electrical power to roast coffee. No volts = No roast, 100%> >of the time.> > > John Nanci> AlChemist at large> Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalt>http://www.chocolatealchemy.com/>> Homeroast mailing list> Homeroast>http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Get Windows Live and get whatever you need, wherever you are. Start here.http://www.windowslive.com/default.html?ocid T_TAGLM_WL_Home_082008Homeroast mailing list">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.com>Homeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20Get Windows Live and get whatever you need, wherever you are. Start here.http://www.windowslive.com/default.html?ocid T_TAGLM_WL_Home_082008Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Agreed. I was responding to RayO who I read as indicating that it was a voltage issue without question. Of course others are knowledgeable about some of this stuff (to use your phrase), but seeming to indicate it was a voltage issue, I wanted to point out why it most likely is not the case. At 14:25 8/12/2008, you wrote: <Snip> John Nanci AlChemist at large Zen Roasting , Hand Grinding, Blending & Espresso pulling by Gestalthttp://www.chocolatealchemy.com/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| "some of us really are as knowledgeable as you are about some of this stuff." Exactly, and many are much more so. That's where I learn, but I don't seek to learn more things so much as to learn to imagine and apply math and the sciences to ideas. In the example, 25% power loss might still work, but that's only 13% voltage loss. Cheers and thanks -RayO, aka Opa! If we're having a roasting party, bring volts... Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| Wouldn't a "Kill a Watt" meter set on watts show the total being used at points when just the elements are on and when the afterburner is on too? On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 6:27 PM, Alchemist John wrote: <Snip> -- Ed Bourgeois aka farmroast Amherst MA.http://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list">http://coffee-roasting.blogspot.com/ Co-President- Ma. Agriculture in the Classroomhttp://www.aginclassroom.org/Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
| At 02:51 PM 8/12/2008, you wrote: <Snip> It does, thought it might require an active circuit to cool it down. I've not taken it apart to connect a scope and see how it works. Ira Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://ww |