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Offline Kenny

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Roasting in the cold
« on: January 31, 2011, 07:29:08 PM »
What is a good residential roaster that I can put in my garage and be able to roast in 20 degree temperature during the winter months?  I could carry it in the house when I'm finished so it can be at room temperature.  Will any type of roaster actually do this?  I read somewhere that the Behmor gives an error if you are below 50.  What about the Hot Top?  GeneCafe?  Anything else I missed. 
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 07:41:06 PM »
How about the UFO/CO? When it's cold here in Houston (30°F) I put mine in a cardboard box to roast.
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2011, 08:27:11 PM »
Me, too.
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2011, 08:36:01 PM »
Quote from: Tex on January 31, 2011, 07:41:06 PM
How about the UFO/CO? When it's cold here in Houston (30°F) I put mine in a cardboard box to roast.
Tex

I don't think he meant his head! ;D
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2011, 09:51:05 PM »
Quote from: milowebailey on January 31, 2011, 08:36:01 PM
Quote from: Tex on January 31, 2011, 07:41:06 PM
How about the UFO/CO? When it's cold here in Houston (30°F) I put mine in a cardboard box to roast.
Tex

I don't think he meant his head! ;D

I once had a Sono someone loaned me that did a good job of roasting in the cold. But at ~$2500 new, it's a bit pricey for home use. :angel:
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2011, 10:00:02 PM »
Quote from: milowebailey on January 31, 2011, 08:36:01 PM
Quote from: Tex on January 31, 2011, 07:41:06 PM
How about the UFO/CO? When it's cold here in Houston (30°F) I put mine in a cardboard box to roast.
Tex

I don't think he meant his head! ;D

Oh, brother! Like where is he gonna find a box that big?  >:D ;D
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2011, 10:34:04 PM »
Quote from: grinderz on January 31, 2011, 10:00:02 PM
Quote from: milowebailey on January 31, 2011, 08:36:01 PM
Quote from: Tex on January 31, 2011, 07:41:06 PM
How about the UFO/CO? When it's cold here in Houston (30°F) I put mine in a cardboard box to roast.

Tex

I don't think he meant his head! ;D

Oh, brother! Like where is he gonna find a box that big?  >:D ;D


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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2011, 11:02:12 PM »
So how's the liver these days Mr. Prometheus? 8)
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2011, 02:08:34 AM »
The behmor works fine in the cold as long as you store it inside.  I have roasted in my garage in Ohio when it is 5 degs outside.  I also have a IR2 that works in the cold.
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2011, 05:56:05 AM »
Ditto on using the Behmor in cold weather.  I keep mine in the garage and take it inside for an hour or so before using it on very cold days.  Works fine.
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« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2011, 07:03:09 AM »
I just use a heat gun to warm the Behmor up before roasting. Not saying its ok to do but 3 winters and its still working fine. The Hottop doesn't seem to care how cold it is. I do fire up the space heater to knock the chill off the garage otherwise roast times are way to long.
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2011, 05:01:48 PM »
I open the door and stick a small hair dryer in the Behmor for a few minutes to bring above 45*.  I have the beans in the drum already so it warms them up a little also.

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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2011, 10:18:41 AM »
Thanks for the replies. 
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Re: Roasting in the cold
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2011, 01:38:47 PM »
ROASTING IN THE COLD? NO PROBLEMS!
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« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2011, 11:52:21 AM »
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