Recent content by Irunbird

Maybe he's a swinehund?!

that's exactly what I got back from Dan Joliff. I roasted my 3rd batch of "junk beans" tonight, and slowing down the ramp is all it took. Sorry, I can't produce the numbers, just what's logged into my head. This roast tonight took about 14 minutes for 300 gm. I just have to get the old...

I'm new to drum roasting using flame (LP), and can't quite seem to figure out how to quickly stall the rise in the temp curve. It seems like increasing the fan only exacerbates the problem by adding convection. I'm using a usroaster corp sample roaster, so there's multiple ways to adjust...

Sorry, David- been asleep at the switch, here.. There are tons of places to read lots about convection oven roasting using what is termed "sc/to" for the home roaster. You can try coffeegeek.com or home-barista.com, but here are some direct links to specific pages on sc/to's...

Depending on the bean, just be sure you're really hearing 2nd crack. Sometimes with Ethiopian beans, for example, it's kinda hard to tell whether you're hearing the beginning of 2nd crack or the last few pops of 1st. The difference in sound can be subtle (2nd is a bit more of a subdued/muffled...

It will likely take you a while to out-roast a pro. I've been home-roasting for close to 20 yrs, and have owned and used practically every electric roaster out there, and still can't quite compete with the best (I get close, though). My personal favorite is the sc/to combo (all parts cost <...

No problem, Lizzy- I think I'm going to wait and save my penny's for a ym-2. I got info from the Coffee Tech people (they emailed me the owners' manual), suggesting to not roast < 400 gms. I'm kinda bummed, but your comments on the ym-2 (and those of others) has me pretty excited at the range...

Hey, Lizzy- I've had some time to browse through some of your posts and I think I've got to the bottom of most of my questions. It looks like temp control may be a bit of a problem (unless you or someone can correct me with an idea?). Optimally, I'd like to know instantaneous temps (I can use...

man, for a minute there I thought you'd given up (or sold it for sure), so I haven't checked back often (sorry!). I do have some questions. I've tried retrieving info from their website, but there's not enough detail- and it sounds like you have something that may not have all features...

Lizzy- by any chance, do you still have your old roaster? I might be interested, and I''m close (AZ) ray