Thread subject: Homeroasters - Home Roasting Coffee Community :: 1lb Fluidbed Roaster Build

Posted by CharcoalRoaster on 12/11/2016 2:25 PM
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So I've made some adjustments to the RC and redesigned the layout of everything to make it more compact and less that 6ft tall ;-)

I bit the bullet and went with a Bakearound which has proved effective as I can easily agitate/loft 1lb of greens. I think I may be able to do 1.5 lbs but haven't tried yet. Furthermore, I've got two heat guns elements that will serve as my heat source so I should have enough heat to roast that capacity.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to do a full test roast bc between the vac motor, and both heat guns elements I tripped the 15a breaker after 10 seconds of having everything running at once. I plan on installing a larger breaker in my garage to accomodate but am unsure what size to go with. Will 20amp suffice or should I go 30amp just to be safe?