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Title: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: Joe on November 09, 2017, 04:29:45 PM
John shows off his Huky to Joe and Noah in this episode.

Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: mp on November 09, 2017, 05:09:44 PM
Ah ... Huky.

Looks nice. What is the roaster capacity?

Thanks.

 :)
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: Ascholten on November 09, 2017, 05:20:40 PM
I believe the huky can handle a pound.

Aaron
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: mp on November 09, 2017, 06:00:07 PM
I believe the Huky can handle a pound.

Aaron

Thanks, Aaron. That would be more than enough ... at least for me.

 :)
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: brianmch on November 09, 2017, 07:12:21 PM
Not only can it hold a pound, it can still roast in reasonable times. My coffee quality really improved with it. The level of control is amazing. And I fret less.
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: ptrmorton on November 09, 2017, 08:05:34 PM
I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop?  ;D
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: John F on November 09, 2017, 08:55:26 PM
I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop?  ;D

You will be the first to know.  :)
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: Joe on November 09, 2017, 09:38:11 PM
I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop?  ;D

You will be the first to know.  :)

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now ;)
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: mp on November 10, 2017, 04:15:38 AM
I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop?  ;D

You will be the first to know.  :)

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now ;)

Joe, you have one or two Sonofresco's, don't you?

 :)
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: ptrmorton on November 10, 2017, 11:00:36 AM
I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop?  ;D

You will be the first to know.  :)

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now ;)


I'm in!  Keep watering those seeds Joe!   ;D
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: Joe on November 10, 2017, 11:05:18 AM
I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop?  ;D

You will be the first to know.  :)

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now ;)

You have one or two of them, don't you?

 :)

Just one, but this is my second one. My first was the propane model, my current one is natural gas...1lb models though
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: Joe on November 10, 2017, 11:06:23 AM
I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop?  ;D

You will be the first to know.  :)

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now ;)


I'm in!  Keep watering those seeds Joe!   ;D
When he comes out next august, i will put on full display and that might push him over the top ;)
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: mp on November 10, 2017, 11:11:03 AM
That was a neat air cooler that John had. I wonder how that works?

 ???
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: stevea on November 13, 2017, 10:57:45 AM
This was a great demo.   I assume this is JohnF's toy ?
Is this the solid or perforated mesh drum option ?

Was the fan speed control a DIY or OEM ? The idea of just having enough airflow to move the smoke along during the roast is a good idea (IMO), then bumping it up for cooling of course.  Is the cooling rate adequate ?

That was a neat air cooler that John had. I wonder how that works?

 ???

The Huky T500 is Taiwanese, ~$1300USD (+ extras), is reputed to do 500g (grams) or 1.1.lbs.  Uses a heat source -- the IR propane cooker seems to be the common choice, but has some complaints wrt lack of tight flame/temp control.

The fan/blower unit is from the OEM. Not sure abt the speed control.

I was disappointed to see the beans not falling into the drum at startup.  Having to do the lift/shake thing. That's a design flaw.   I've also read that the blower/cooler can blow some beans out of the unit !

Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: brianmch on November 13, 2017, 01:37:55 PM
This was a great demo.   I assume this is JohnF's toy ?
Is this the solid or perforated mesh drum option ?

Was the fan speed control a DIY or OEM ? The idea of just having enough airflow to move the smoke along during the roast is a good idea (IMO), then bumping it up for cooling of course.  Is the cooling rate adequate ?

That was a neat air cooler that John had. I wonder how that works?

 ???

The Huky T500 is Taiwanese, ~$1300USD (+ extras), is reputed to do 500g (grams) or 1.1.lbs.  Uses a heat source -- the IR propane cooker seems to be the common choice, but has some complaints wrt lack of tight flame/temp control.

The fan/blower unit is from the OEM. Not sure abt the speed control.

I was disappointed to see the beans not falling into the drum at startup.  Having to do the lift/shake thing. That's a design flaw.   I've also read that the blower/cooler can blow some beans out of the unit !

The fan control is a $10 modification wired between the primary exhaust fan and the outlet. Took 1 minute to do. The fan sucks air/smoke through the machine, through the fan, then out the hose. There really isn't a way for it to suck beans out of the drum. The cooling rate is adequate for me. Way better than a Behmor. A second cooler is recommended to cool as the primary fan then does all venting duties.

I don't have beans sticking in the fill-tube. Others might.  I puff a little air into the tube between batches to eliminate any chaff that ends up there.  There isn't a need to pick that sucker up when its hot.

The gas valve on the front precise enough for me. When I dial it to whatever # I want, it's there. Doesn't wander. I have it hooked to a 20lb LP gas can and it's been running for since May on the first tank. I start a roast on 5/6 after the turning point and finish on 0.25.   Gets hotter than what I need as I've never had to run it on 7.
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: SpecialReserve on November 13, 2017, 05:24:17 PM
cool video! Thanks for making it and sharing it.
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: John F on November 14, 2017, 04:10:51 AM
Stevea...
The Speed control is an extension cord dimmer switch. :)

I have a second fan for cooling but have never used it. For now it's a back up fan.

I have a slide on the drum that makes it either solid or perf by just sliding a handle.

Having to tilt the machine is the only thing that bugs me about this machine but it might be fixed now, I was a fairly early adopter.

The burner is silly good I think, never had issues with it.
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: mp on November 14, 2017, 04:29:48 AM
The burner is silly good I think, never had issues with it.

Hmm ... what brand is it and how much is it?

 :)
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: John F on November 14, 2017, 05:31:15 AM
It came with the roaster but I'd really like to source something like it as a back up.

IR propane burner, highly adjustable and roasts like a bazillion batches on 1 tank. :)
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: mp on November 14, 2017, 12:38:05 PM
It came with the roaster but I'd really like to source something like it as a back up.

IR propane burner, highly adjustable and roasts like a bazillion batches on 1 tank. :)

Hmm ... that sounds like an extremely high number.

I liked what I saw of your roaster. I also liked how your bean cooler worked. I now have roaster and cooler envy!

 :o
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: brianmch on November 14, 2017, 12:56:52 PM
It came with the roaster but I'd really like to source something like it as a back up.

IR propane burner, highly adjustable and roasts like a bazillion batches on 1 tank. :)

Hmm ... that sounds like an extremely high number.

I liked what I saw of your roaster. I also liked how your bean cooler worked. I now have roaster and cooler envy!

 :o

I'm on about 90 roasts and have a lot of gas left. Isn't that close to a bazillion?  8)

Gas cost so far is $15/90, or $0.17 per batch. 
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: mp on November 14, 2017, 01:01:56 PM
It came with the roaster but I'd really like to source something like it as a back up.

IR propane burner, highly adjustable and roasts like a bazillion batches on 1 tank. :)

Hmm ... that sounds like an extremely high number.

I liked what I saw of your roaster. I also liked how your bean cooler worked. I now have roaster and cooler envy!

 :o

I'm on about 90 roasts and have a lot of gas left. Isn't that close to a bazillion?  8)

Gas cost so far is $15/90, or $0.17 per batch.

That sounds like a definite bbbaaarrrrggggooonnnn!!!

 ;D
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: brianmch on November 14, 2017, 01:53:37 PM
It came with the roaster but I'd really like to source something like it as a back up.

IR propane burner, highly adjustable and roasts like a bazillion batches on 1 tank. :)

Hmm ... that sounds like an extremely high number.

I liked what I saw of your roaster. I also liked how your bean cooler worked. I now have roaster and cooler envy!

 :o

I'm on about 90 roasts and have a lot of gas left. Isn't that close to a bazillion?  8)

Gas cost so far is $15/90, or $0.17 per batch.

That sounds like a definite bbbaaarrrrggggooonnnn!!!

 ;D

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: Joe on December 21, 2017, 11:40:23 AM
Is there a version of this burner available in the us?
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: John F on December 21, 2017, 12:02:44 PM
Is there a version of this burner available in the us?

If there is I want 2.
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: Joe on December 21, 2017, 01:06:14 PM
Is there a version of this burner available in the us?

If there is I want 2.

This would be a good foundation for fabricating a roaster....After looking at the Huky, it doesn't seem all that much of a challenge. The Lysander pro 200 looks simple enough as well.
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: John F on December 21, 2017, 01:27:31 PM
I agree.

It's simply a drum sitting on top of the burner. The cool part is the fan drawing the air.
Title: Re: GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video
Post by: mp on December 27, 2017, 11:12:46 AM
I agree.

It's simply a drum sitting on top of the burner. The cool part is the fan drawing the air.

One outstanding setup for sure!

 ;)