How Much Work Can A Probat L5 Take?

[Uber1000]

I know this is a very old thread, but Robert asked a question that I am trying to find the answer to.

"roughly how much propane is used per hour of roasting?"

Say I'm roasting 3 batches an hour, what is the weight of propane used on average.
I'm just looking for a ball park figure to do some initial costings. If anyone can give me any idea that would be great.

Thanks!
Kate

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[CoffeeJunky]

depends on how much you are trying to roast and also the different roaster would require different propane output.... Some of the roaster use different heating system.....

[Uber1000]

Ah, I thought I said, the roaster is an L5 Probat.

I'm trying to work out the cost of running the machine, so the hourly propane usage based on 3 batches of 11kg per hour would be perfect.
The hourly usage might not be a figure people have to hand, so if anyone roasts on an L5 and can give me the typical propane usage in a week, that would be really useful to me.

Any help appreciated...

[topher]

Have you contacted Probat directly? Here is their info...
PROBAT BURNS Inc.
5334 Republic Drive
Memphis, TN 38118
USA
Phone +1 (901) 363-5331