Show Off your Roaster

[Monito]

Here is my iRoast which I use as a sample roaster, look at the thermometer, it is a stainless steel rod that touches the beans. For consistency I always drop the beans at the exact temperature.

Monito

[Joe]

pic 1. My sonofresco roasting Yemen Sanani a little darker than I wanted.

pic 2. The Sample roaster a 1400w (Pac-Man) Popcorn Pumper with custom PID built to CPL593h specs.

Pic 3. My recent PID build for Chad based on afore mentioned CPL593h spec

[milowebailey]

Joe

Do you vent your sonofresco?  Or just breath all that smoke?

I can't tell in the photo.

[Joe]

Joe

Do you vent your sonofresco?  Or just breath all that smoke?

I can't tell in the photo.

that's pretty much the front of my Garage so I open the garage door and the fumes go outside for the most part. a small amount remains in the garage but as you know the best part about the sonofresco is th ability to step a few steps and be out side while everything is running on its own. I used to vent it, but I got tired of dealing with the dryer vents and cleaning the opening of all the collected resins.

Joe

[milowebailey]

 I used to vent it, ........ and cleaning the opening of all the collected resins.

Joe

Cleaning the vent........hmmmmm I havent' done that. 

I don't use a dryer vent... too flimsy.  I use hotwater heater vent.  Much more robust, takes the heat, and if there is a chimney fire (since I don't clean it) it won't melt...

[Monito]

Joe,

What does the PID does for you on your sample roaster?
Would it help me with my iRoast?

I have one on my big roaster, but that is way different.

monito

[Joe]

Joe,

What does the PID does for you on your sample roaster?
Would it help me with my iRoast?

I have one on my big roaster, but that is way different.

monito

It's awesome it basically becomes a mini electric programable sonofresco. It fully automates any profile I want for roasting, I use mine as a sample roaster so I have 4 setpoints on my profile and then I have it shut heat off and turn to cooling (fan only). I have it set currently for a 440F finish temp which is where I am calibrated for cupping, I might adjust the finish temp slightly if I feel like I need to go lighter but for the most part it is extremely consistant.

Joe

edit:If you can seperate the heating element to its own 120vac plug you can PID the Iroast

[barko78]

The newest addition to my family.  I bought it today and have a couple batches on it.  It's not installed yet and it won't end up where it is in the pic.  Just needed to get it out of the way.  I'm going to start burning in the drum tomorrow.
Edit:  ok, they should look better now.

[peter]

You must be talking about the gorgeous new Ambex YM-2K, yes?

I wonder why only some of us can see the pic...  ?

[barko78]

You must be talking about the gorgeous new Ambex YM-2K, yes?

I wonder why only some of us can see the pic...  ?

Have to resize the pics - too much driving for one day

[BoldJava]

The newest addition to my family.  I bought it today and have a couple batches on it. ...

I can now roast vicariously thru you on an Ambex.  Happy for you.  You have now taken the lead for who has the biggest toy in our Cabal.  Except this really isn't a toy.

I bet you drove down to Clearwater and picked it up?  You sneak you...

B|Java

[mp]

It's awesome it basically becomes a mini electric programable sonofresco. It fully automates any profile I want for roasting, I use mine as a sample roaster so I have 4 setpoints on my profile and then I have it shut heat off and turn to cooling (fan only). I have it set currently for a 440F finish temp which is where I am calibrated for cupping, I might adjust the finish temp slightly if I feel like I need to go lighter but for the most part it is extremely consistant.
Joe
edit:If you can seperate the heating element to its own 120vac plug you can PID the Iroast

Hey Yo GO GI Joe ... is that a separate self contained PID unit?  How much does that baby go for?

Ciao

[barko78]

I bet you drove down to Clearwater and picked it up?  You sneak you...

Actually drove to Madison to get it.  Easier than Clearwater.  Found a seller with a brand new 2008 model.

[YasBean]

I knew Madison was the center of the civilized Mid-west!

[Monito]

The newest addition to my family.  I bought it today and have a couple batches on it. ...

I can now roast vicariously thru you on an Ambex.  Happy for you.  You have now taken the lead for who has the biggest toy in our Cabal.  Except this really isn't a toy.

I bet you drove down to Clearwater and picked it up?  You sneak you...

B|Java

I have been to their factory and their classroom which they have at their office/espresso store. This people are very nice, Terry, his wife and crew.

Monito