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Gas 2kg Upgrade recommendation needed
kattatak	#1 Posted on 01/19/2019 4:52 PM
Newbie Posts: 3 Joined: December 14, 2018	I've been consumed in the research of what to upgrade to from a FreshRoast SR500 to a real gas roaster with ample production (back to back), profiling software, 2k production. I haven't found quite the right answer for my situation as everyone has such unique needs & wants. I live on solar power, so I after lots of failed batches with the popper & Fresh Roast SR500 I've surmised that electric roasters are not going to work where I live. Friends & Family are enjoying my roasts now that I've got the FR doing what it's supposed to, but it's definitely not sustaining the demand. I need to find a gas roaster that will be a good tool to learn from and take me into small production. Suggestions from people so far have been the Huky and the Cormorant. I'm not a tinkerer so the Huky doesn't appeal to me if I have to assemble it. The Cormorant will take a few months which is too long to wait. Ultimately I will need to upgrade to a 10-15llb, but jumping from a FR SR500 to even a 5lb from what I've read would be very daunting. My budget is somewhat open, but spending $2-$3k (Huky) and then again $10k+ doesn't make sense, so there is where I'm trying to decide at my level, what to zero in on. Can a beginner jump into a TJ 067? Has anyone had the experience going from a small home roaster to a commercial 1-2k? They sound awesome + A1 customer service but come with a hefty pricetag for the beginner. My ultimate end goal (in time) is to produce enough for business, farmers markets, stores & online. I'm experienced in business enough to know what it takes. What I'm lacking right now is a real roaster. I appreciate your feedback & recommendations.


JitterzZ	#2 Posted on 01/19/2019 6:25 PM
1/4 Pounder Posts: 151 Joined: October 08, 2018	This might be an acceptable upgrade for you to tackle ( KKTO-electric )https://forum.hom...rowstart=0 ( Honey Badger 1k-Gas ) https://forum.hom...ad_id=2521 Edited by JitterzZ on 01/19/2019 6:36 PM


kattatak	#3 Posted on 01/19/2019 6:53 PM
Newbie Posts: 3 Joined: December 14, 2018	Thanks, I'll check it out, I've not looked into that one yet.


JitterzZ	#4 Posted on 01/19/2019 7:49 PM
1/4 Pounder Posts: 151 Joined: October 08, 2018


kattatak	#5 Posted on 01/20/2019 11:27 AM
Newbie Posts: 3 Joined: December 14, 2018


Ringo	#6 Posted on 01/20/2019 3:48 PM
Pounder Posts: 474 Joined: January 14, 2010	I was roasting on a small roaster when I built my 5 pound roaster. It took me a few roast to get the roast control process. I bought some floor sweeps from a local roaster to condition the drum and pratice. After that I was drinking what I roasted. That was 9 years ago and hundred of roast ago and I continue to change how I roast but I enjoyed learning. I never sell any coffee I just give it to family and friends so they do not complain if it?s a bad roast. All you need in life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure. Mark Twain


JitterzZ	#7 Posted on 01/22/2019 2:51 PM
1/4 Pounder Posts: 151 Joined: October 08, 2018	Quote Ringo wrote: I was roasting on a small roaster when I built my 5 pound roaster. It took me a few roast to get the roast control process. I bought some floor sweeps from a local roaster to condition the drum and pratice. After that I was drinking what I roasted. That was 9 years ago and hundred of roast ago and I continue to change how I roast but I enjoyed learning. I never sell any coffee I just give it to family and friends so they do not complain if it?s a bad roast. Thank you for the roasting wisdom. Cheers


nomadjeff	#8 Posted on 03/06/2019 3:57 AM
Newbie Posts: 3 Joined: March 06, 2019	Quote JitterzZ wrote: Quote Ringo wrote: I was roasting on a small roaster when I built my 5 pound roaster. It took me a few roast to get the roast control process. I bought some floor sweeps from a local roaster to condition the drum and pratice. After that I was drinking what I roasted. That was 9 years ago and hundred of roast ago and I continue to change how I roast but I enjoyed learning. I never sell any coffee I just give it to family and friends so they do not complain if it?s a bad roast. Thank you for the roasting wisdom. Cheers These are some good tips you've shared :) thanks

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