What about this roaster?

[tronno]

Is this roaster any good? http://www.delawarecitycoffeecompany.com/coffee_roasters.html

I want to open a retail location with an estimated 200 to 500 espresso/coffee servings per day. Will this fit the bill to roast?

Pros? Cons?

I'm new to roasting and would like a machine that is able to produce consistant results (after a bit of training, of course).

I would like the opportunity to sell roasted beans to the public as well.

Any other machine suggestions that will work best for my appliction?

 

[tronno]

And what about this one as well http://www.monstercoffee.com/products_roaster.htm

Are they crap?

 

[topher]

I personally only like drum roasters....isn't anyone looking for a job?

 

[tronno]

Is there a drum roaster that would suit my intentions without breaking the bank?

 

[topher]

you can get a small 2kilo roaster for about 5 grand www.ambexroasters.com ask for Terry

 

[Alun_evans]

I would agree with Topher. If you want a smallish roaster its got to be a drum roaster. Stick with the Ambex's or Diedrich's of the business. They will be certain to be able to give you good customer support if...or when you need it.

 

[drrum_vi]

Seems like there wouldn't much temperature control ona completely eletric heating element. I'd question how long the heating elements last and how much they cost.