Larger Hottop on the Horizon?

[farmroast]

With an efficient roaster and good agitation it's possible to roast a finished lb with a nice profile and 1400watts. the fan and drum motor don't use much power. Adding an afterburner puts power consumption over the top.

[ecc]

The quest gets 1300+ watts, and is noticeably better at sub 200g loads, with some faster profiles needing 165g.  It would take substantially more convection heat to get to a pound, I don't think a drum is very practical there. (electric 1lb)

[John F]

I don't think a drum is very practical there.

If not what?

My guess is that it's easier to roll a drum than loft an lb.

[jimec3]

With an efficient roaster and good agitation it's possible to roast a finished lb with a nice profile and 1400watts. the fan and drum motor don't use much power. Adding an afterburner puts power consumption over the top.

That may be the secret.  The current Hottop does loose a lot of heat and have iffy agitation.  Even if the 1lb model roasts 350g I'd be mildly interested.  Unless someone has a 1kg at the same price.

[EricBNC]

So what I need is one of these:



and one of these:



Agitation plus heat and look out - I am in the coffee business!

[expy98]

Been roasting at 215g - 230g.  While 350g would be an improvement, not sure I'd upgrade for imo a small
incremental batch upgrade.  430g capacity then def.

[blzrfn]

So what I need is one of these:



and one of these:



Agitation plus heat and look out - I am in the coffee business!

Eric, its easier than that, just pick up a gas heated dryer, replace the plastic bits and hack the computer.  Voila, instant half bag coffee roaster! 

[peter]

So what I need is one of these:



and one of these:



Agitation plus heat and look out - I am in the coffee business!

Eric, its easier than that, just pick up a gas heated dryer, replace the plastic bits and hack the computer.  Voila, instant half bag coffee roaster!

I tried that; can't adjust the temps well enough to follow any kind of profile.


Well, not really.  But that is the reason I wouldn't try it.

[grinderz]

I didn't care for the toasted lint and dirty sock after taste

[mp]

I didn't care for the toasted lint and dirty sock after taste

That is the new delicacy ... like the chivet coffee.

 

[Tex]

They work OK, but the cool down is a bit slow. Maytag works best!

[peter]

Good thing you're in charge of the laundry in the Harmon household.  I doubt that Mrs. T would let you get away with that if she knew about it.   

[Ascholten]

The dryer vents the smoke outside too.

Aaron

[jspain]

OK let's get this back on thread. How much for the accord? 

[grinderz]

Is that with or without the brokerage and escrow fees?