MassWineGuy
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I have a used Behmor with some burned out wire connection into the circuit board. I replaced the board a couple of years ago. It just seems to me that the Behmor isn't built well enough to handle hot, dark roasts and the components aren't shielded much from the heat. I have no problem replacing the board and installing the control board upgrade.
But I'm considering another roaster, but my choices are few. I need:
1) An electric roaster (for now) capable of roasting at least 8 ounces of beans at a time. I probably roast an average of two pounds or so a week. I would use the roaster on my outside, screened/glassed in porch.
2) Something that costs less than $1,000, closer to half that.
One wild card would be that I'm open to using propane if there is a small enough roaster at a decent price.
Which brings me to the Gene Cafe.
I would like to hear from those who have used a GC for a couple of years how they like or don't like the roaster.
Does it hold up without needing frequent repairs or parts?
Is it too noisy to hear the beans cracking?
Is it easy enough to remove the beans after roasting so you can cool them externally?
Is a Hottop much better for double the price?
Thanks!
But I'm considering another roaster, but my choices are few. I need:
1) An electric roaster (for now) capable of roasting at least 8 ounces of beans at a time. I probably roast an average of two pounds or so a week. I would use the roaster on my outside, screened/glassed in porch.
2) Something that costs less than $1,000, closer to half that.
One wild card would be that I'm open to using propane if there is a small enough roaster at a decent price.
Which brings me to the Gene Cafe.
I would like to hear from those who have used a GC for a couple of years how they like or don't like the roaster.
Does it hold up without needing frequent repairs or parts?
Is it too noisy to hear the beans cracking?
Is it easy enough to remove the beans after roasting so you can cool them externally?
Is a Hottop much better for double the price?
Thanks!
