New Hottop

[Nucer]

So if you are wondering who bought RobertL's hottop, it was me.  The old hottop has seen its better days.  So I figured an upgrade was due.  I am very happy with the new machine.  Thanks Robert I really do enjoy the control and the improved heater.  I am amazed at how much easier it is to roast and how having control of the heater and fan changes the coffee profile.

The old machine was a push the button and stand back.  I am keeping the old girl for parts and nostalgia.  I am still learning the new machine but the coffee is good.

(from Poinciana, Florida)

[Ascholten]

IM glad you like your new machine Nucer.  Having control over the heat and fan speed (which can also control the heat somewhat) is a big plus to roasting.  If you start having 'issues' you can do stuff to correct them and not just sit back and go oh shit, I hope it doesn't tank too bad,

Aaron

[RobertL]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Are you using the Omega probes to monitor the roast? If you don't want to get into data logging I suggest grabbing a couple of meters to monitor the temps. That's how I used them for years only upgrading to a Phidgets recently. Below is a pic of the meter I used.