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Fuild Bed Heat Source - Propane Torch
6eight
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Posted on 02/07/2011 3:18 PM
I have been reading about the fluid beds being built on the site and have thought about giving it a go. With the heat source being my main concern I think propane (roaster robs version) is better suited for me. I have been roasting with a modified bread machine and heat gun and half the time I trip the circuit with just the heat gun running.

My question is would this type of torch work.

http://www.amazon...amp;sr=8-6

I think 100,00 BTU's is a little much to heat a couple pounds of beans. This is a 20,000 BTU yard torch. It looks as if it has a little flame control, but would need some work for more accurate heat control. I also need to make sure it can be attached to a larger tank.

Thanks in advance!
?I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the food.? ? W.C. Fields
 
allenb
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Posted on 02/07/2011 6:38 PM
I would take a look here to get started.

http://forum.home...;pid=18263

And for lots of reading:

http://forum.home...ad_id=1709
Edited by allenb on 02/07/2011 6:59 PM
1/2 lb and 1 lb drum, Siemens Sirocco fluidbed, presspot, chemex, cajun biggin brewer from the backwoods of Louisiana
 
JETROASTER
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Posted on 02/07/2011 6:45 PM
Down the slope you go! That is still the fuel control valve I use for a 5lb. machine. That being said..the valve is the only thing I kept. I purchased a regulator from welding shop, and linked 2, 20 lb. propane tanks together. The regulator really helped.
I think the Rob design thread is a great resource, and a solid design.
What are the primary goals for your roaster? -Scott
 
seedlings
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Posted on 02/07/2011 8:55 PM
http://homeroaste...post_10211

It will work. I tried a similar torch and maneuvered different methods to try and get it to work, but I couldn't manage the heat well enough. I think my biggest obstacle was the 2.5" diameter tube I was trying to cram everything into.

CHAD
Roaster: CoffeeAir II 2# DIY air roaster
Grinder: Vintage Grindmaster 500
Brewers: Vintage Cory DCU DCL, Aeropress, Press, Osaka Titanium pourover
 
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