Hello!

[GreenDude]

Hello Coffee People! I am introducing myself here, Ive lurked on here in the past briefly, and love this forum. my name is John, I''m the GM,Roaster,Buyer,babysitter, lol for a roasting company here in california. I have been a member of the Roaster Guild forums for several years now, however I prefer this one as of late!

I have a dream to venture off on my own in a few years, and the information here is phenomenal. hope to chat with ya''ll soon

John (GreenDude)

 

[topher]

Welcome!! So what are you roasting on? You going to be at the next SCAA show? Also to anyone else here on the forum...I say we all get together for a pint at the show..anyone game?

 

[AlisonD]

Hi Greendude,
Welcome to the forum, it's a great place to get info and to just chat.

Hey topher, would love to make the next SCAA but it's not looking good, I'll have to share a pint from afar

 

[topher]

 

[GreenDude]

I roast On a probat G-90, yes the OLD one!! We also have a Diedrich IR-24, though not used a whole lot anymore, well a couple times a week that is. I love the Probat, simple yet great for profiling, etc...

I was at the show last year in long Beach and it was great! I especially love my polaroid with the 'new' Juan Valdez I am trying to get to this years, but I need to find some extra cash in the budget first, lol.

As far as the pints go, Im IN!!

John

 

[topher]

Yeah last years show was great. I roasted on a L25 Probat before. I really didn't like the probat. Parts were way too expensive and maintenance was a real pain. I'm roasting on a few Topers and an Ambex. I love these roasters...easy to maintain and parts are so inexpensive! Oh well see you at the show. :wink:

 

[GreenDude]

LOl , ya the parts for Probat are really expensive, but I have found ways to make my own, or have my machinist buddy make them :grin: ( Sorry Dieter!) lol

I have put enough blood sweat and tears into the G-90 over the years, but I do know this machine like the back of my hand now, really!

The best was the rebuild after the 'Big Fire', but we'll chat about that later. *cries* 8)