This is a multi-part message in MIME format. I don't know if it was a wise thing to do, but I just bought a used = Analog Hot Top from a seller on eBay. He said that it had been used for = about 75 roasts and he is including a new set of filters, some valve = bags and some greens from SM. I paid $440 for it and it is close enough = to pick up so I don't have to have it shipped. I don't know if that is = a good price or not. You don't often see them used. I imagine that I = will need to learn to roast all over again as this will be a lot = different than my I-Roast 2. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Mike Chester |
my suggestion sell you iroast to me a a very low bargain bottom price, othe= r than that, good luck i would like to hear how well those are roasting, and if they are worth the investment. On 1/26/06, Mike Chester wrote: <Snip> g <Snip> 5 <Snip> I <Snip> to <Snip> Any <Snip> -- "I must crush you" |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. I moved from an I-roast to a hottop about 4 months ago. I like both = roasters but have to give the edge to the Hottop. Can do roasts back to = back.Roast enough for an entire week in one session. It is well built = and I think would outlive at least 2 I-roasts. It is a personal decision = as to the additional expense. At 440 for a slightly used one with no = shipping sounds like a winner to me. Most of my roasts are right to the = verge of 2nd crack. That translates, on my machine, to 19 min 30 sec for = most beans. The cracks are easy to hear and define. Just don't walk away = after 1 st crack begins. |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Mike .... sounds like you did good !!! I just bought on two weeks ago = and like it a lot. They all have their place, but I do like the results = I get on the Hottop. I also have the analog one. I just set it on 7 and = leter rip .... eject the beans when they look right for the particular = type of coffee. Haven't been disappointed yet. Good luck ... Bob |
At 02:33 PM 1/26/2006, you wrote: <Snip> Congratulations on the new toy^Hol, Mike. You'll enjoy the new Hottop. [by the way, ^H = Control-H = backspace in the old Mainframe and DOS days -- here, it's a joke] Here are four quick tips to get you started: 1) When you eject the beans, pull the bean chute cover, pull the chaff tray and pull the filter most of the way -- that way the Hottop cools a lot faster for the next batch. The Hottop _must_ cool down and beep before it will start a new heating cycle. 2) Get the digital thermometer that SM offers and snake it through the bean chute into the _END_ of the bean mass. This will let you monitor the bean temp and eject based on bean temperature. If you insert the thermocouple too far, it will catch on the drum internal supports and start pulling into the drum. 3) Consider a variac and digital voltmeter. Try just a digital voltmeter first (borrow one if you don' thave one) and watch the voltages when you roast. The Hottop's timer focuses on time, not bean temp -- low voltage = underroasted for any given time and high voltage = too roasted. 4) Pay close attention as you near 2nd crack. My RK Drum/gas grill setup has a lot longer stretch on the beginning of 2nd crack. Beans roasts are more homogeneous in the Hottop - 10 seconds is a lot of difference at the end of the roast. Terry -- Terry Stockdale -- Baton Rouge, LA My Coffee Pages:http://www.terrystockdale.com/hottopMy RK Drum pages: http://www.terrystockdale.com/rkdrum">http://www.terrystockdale.com/coffeeMy Hottop pages:http://www.terrystockdale.com/hottopMy RK Drum pages: http://www.terrystockdale.com/rkdrum |
Mike, Congrats on your new roaster! You're sure to enjoy the extra dimension the drum brings. One aspect you'll really like is the sound relative to your I-Roast, decidedly not a Hovercraft. With a used Hot Top, you won't have to waste any beans breaking it in. My only suggestion would be to do your first few roasts with beans you know have a loud and distinctive 1st crack. I totally borked a batch of Iskandar triple pick in the new RK drum by not knowing what timing to expect. With a 1/2 lb batch I got one (1) pop at around 8 minutes, then nothing. Figuring it was a fluke, I left the heat at 480 F. Started getting pops at around 11 minutes and thought it was 1st crack. Wrong. Since this was at night, the smoke didn't tip me off until it was already way too late. 2nd crack develops fast when you don't back the heat off. No fire, just another learning experience. Good luck with your Hot Top! Bruce |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. I have received permission to post this on the list. Maria was kind = enough to let me offer to a list member a used Hot Top home roaster. I acquired this machine in a trade for a RK Combo. it is in excellent = condition and has a new filter, BTW it a digital. The Price will be $375 + actual shipping charges. The only request from Maria our host is that ALL replies be made OFF = LIST OFF LIST. Please adhere to her request. You can reply to Ron at this email address rnkyle cheers RK |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. IT IS SOLD thank you RK |
Wow, sold posted 49 minutes after for sale post! miKe From: homeroast-admin [mailto:homeroast-admin] On Behalf Of rnkyle Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 2:34 PM IT IS SOLD thank you RK |
Think the record has got to be 5 min for my Rocky. Then within 10 min of the sale two more offers |
On Jul 27, 2006, at 5:04 PM, Barry Luterman wrote: <Snip> Similar time span on the BBQ list when someone offered up a Weber Smokey Mountain grill they found at a yard sale for $20. (They normally go for around $200.) That thing was hopped on as soon as the mail hit the list. I know this because I was the one who hopped on it. :) I was doing my e-mail when it came in , and as soon as it did, I responded. Good deals don't last long. :) Scot "just had some leftover pork butt for lunch" Murphy |
Barry Luterman wrote: <Snip> The purchase was actually made 5 minutes after the post... So it may not have broken the record, but Im pretty happy with a tie for the record, and a great deal on a hottop! Thanks for allowing this in the list Maria, Ill show my thanks by ordering some more beans tonite! Some Harrar greenstripe and a few others sound to be in order... |
Welcome to the HotTop club, Steve. I bought a used HotTop at the end of April, and I'm happy I did. No more fussing with those little 1/4 lb batches! Dave S. steve olock wrote: <Snip> |
actually it was posted at 4:49 pm and was sold 4:53pm so it was 4 min. I was a bit slow to post the sold sign to the list. RK |
I don't know if I am glad it sold so fast. I know my wife is. rnkyle wrote: actually it was posted at 4:49 pm and was sold 4:53pm so it was 4 min. I was a bit slow to post the sold sign to the list. RK |