GCBC Admin get together- Denver Huky Video

[Joe]

John shows off his Huky to Joe and Noah in this episode.

[mp]

Ah ... Huky.

Looks nice. What is the roaster capacity?

Thanks.

 

[Ascholten]

I believe the huky can handle a pound.

Aaron

[mp]

I believe the Huky can handle a pound.

Aaron

Thanks, Aaron. That would be more than enough ... at least for me.

 

[brianmch]

Not only can it hold a pound, it can still roast in reasonable times. My coffee quality really improved with it. The level of control is amazing. And I fret less.

[ptrmorton]

I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop? 

[John F]

I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop? 

You will be the first to know. 

[Joe]

I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop? 

You will be the first to know. 

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now

[mp]

I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop? 

You will be the first to know. 

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now

Joe, you have one or two Sonofresco's, don't you?

 

[ptrmorton]

I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop? 

You will be the first to know. 

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now

I'm in!  Keep watering those seeds Joe!   

[Joe]

I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop? 

You will be the first to know. 

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now

You have one or two of them, don't you?

 

Just one, but this is my second one. My first was the propane model, my current one is natural gas...1lb models though

[Joe]

I must say I am tempted to check one out.  Joe and John, you should get an advertising residual from the Huky folks.  Hey John, when you are ready to move up, can I buy this one like your old Hottop? 

You will be the first to know. 

Hang tight Peter, John was caught asking the question when we saw a couple 2lb sonofresco’s at the coffee shop next to Denver biscuit.

The question was..how much does that cost? It’s only a matter of time now

I'm in!  Keep watering those seeds Joe!   

When he comes out next august, i will put on full display and that might push him over the top

[mp]

That was a neat air cooler that John had. I wonder how that works?

 

[stevea]

This was a great demo.   I assume this is JohnF's toy ?
Is this the solid or perforated mesh drum option ?

Was the fan speed control a DIY or OEM ? The idea of just having enough airflow to move the smoke along during the roast is a good idea (IMO), then bumping it up for cooling of course.  Is the cooling rate adequate ?

That was a neat air cooler that John had. I wonder how that works?

 

The Huky T500 is Taiwanese, ~$1300USD (+ extras), is reputed to do 500g (grams) or 1.1.lbs.  Uses a heat source -- the IR propane cooker seems to be the common choice, but has some complaints wrt lack of tight flame/temp control.

The fan/blower unit is from the OEM. Not sure abt the speed control.

I was disappointed to see the beans not falling into the drum at startup.  Having to do the lift/shake thing. That's a design flaw.   I've also read that the blower/cooler can blow some beans out of the unit !

[brianmch]

This was a great demo.   I assume this is JohnF's toy ?
Is this the solid or perforated mesh drum option ?

Was the fan speed control a DIY or OEM ? The idea of just having enough airflow to move the smoke along during the roast is a good idea (IMO), then bumping it up for cooling of course.  Is the cooling rate adequate ?

That was a neat air cooler that John had. I wonder how that works?

 

The Huky T500 is Taiwanese, ~$1300USD (+ extras), is reputed to do 500g (grams) or 1.1.lbs.  Uses a heat source -- the IR propane cooker seems to be the common choice, but has some complaints wrt lack of tight flame/temp control.

The fan/blower unit is from the OEM. Not sure abt the speed control.

I was disappointed to see the beans not falling into the drum at startup.  Having to do the lift/shake thing. That's a design flaw.   I've also read that the blower/cooler can blow some beans out of the unit !

The fan control is a $10 modification wired between the primary exhaust fan and the outlet. Took 1 minute to do. The fan sucks air/smoke through the machine, through the fan, then out the hose. There really isn't a way for it to suck beans out of the drum. The cooling rate is adequate for me. Way better than a Behmor. A second cooler is recommended to cool as the primary fan then does all venting duties.

I don't have beans sticking in the fill-tube. Others might.  I puff a little air into the tube between batches to eliminate any chaff that ends up there.  There isn't a need to pick that sucker up when its hot.

The gas valve on the front precise enough for me. When I dial it to whatever # I want, it's there. Doesn't wander. I have it hooked to a 20lb LP gas can and it's been running for since May on the first tank. I start a roast on 5/6 after the turning point and finish on 0.25.   Gets hotter than what I need as I've never had to run it on 7.