Posted by allenb on 09/04/2016 9:06 PM
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simwilldig wrote:
I found what I think is a good spot for the trier, but I'm not sure about the BM thermocouple.
I don't have a safety valve/pilot system. I'll start with out one but I agree it is important.
The interesting thing is that even our gas oven in the kitchen doesn't have a safety cut off! Just light it with a match and make sure the burner doesn't go out. There is something to be said for all the safety regulations in the US.
A good spot for the bean probe tip for a drum the diameter as yours is usually best somewhere between 6 and 9 oclock if your turning clockwise otherwise between 3 and 6 oclock for CC. Without using a clear plastic front for experimentation it's hard to know where the biggest gathering of beans is on the upward trip of the beans. You'll want to have the probe sheath protrude through the front face plate at least 3/4" into the drum area and then make a 90 degree bend down toward the drum wall but stopping 1 to 1.5" from the drum wall. Make sure you have at least 3/4" between the edge of the sheath and the front leading edge of you vanes or there will be occasional lodging of beans in between vane and probe with a noticeable thump. The reason for going in and turning a 90 is to allow adequate insertion of the sheath so it's not affected by ambient air on the outside of the front face plate which can give a false temp read.
If you get a chance, shoot us the make and model of your kitchen oven. Just curious as to how the burner is designed. So, you have to use a match to light the stove top and oven section?'
Allen