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
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