Been playing on the RK all day. Fascinating the difference in profiling on it vs the Gene. I have learned to slow down on the heat prior to 1 crack so it doesn't scream thru 1st. Then modulating that heat at the right point so there is a continuous amount of heat added back in to prevent a drop in the temp.
Profiling on an RK is very different from any other roaster I've used to date. I really miss not being able to monitor the temp of the actual bean mass. One day I'll figure out how to get a probe inside the drum
I tend to bring the heat up as soon as I hear first crack. When FC really gets rolling I cut the heat back almost to it's lowest setting and let things coast on through FC. I'll slowly increase the temp again as FC starts to peter out.
I would be grateful to hear other RK drum users' profiling method
Finally, what is that rubber "coupling" called (like a U joint on a car) that connects the rotisserie spit and the shaft of the motor? I need to order spares. I know the end of this book.
B|Java
The RK website calls those a
Spider Grommet. They are 3 for $15. I've been needing an extra one also. I've not lost mine yet, but I've almost misplaced it several times. Most often it ends up in the cooling tray. I would be interested in a couple if you do a GB.
