by Gouezeri » Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:47 am
Hugh makes some valid points. But to cover the other side of the coin.
I Roast (sorry, no pun intended) indoors, using a smoke vent that I put out of the window, and whilst the I-Roast is noisy, with the vent attached I have no smoke in the room, at worst some nice roasting smells that only last an hour or so. If I roast during the day, when the wife gets home she doesn't even notice it (she has dust allergies etc. as well)
The fact that the I-Roast forgets user profiles is indeed a nuisance, but come on Hugh, you can't even program the Hottop, it's as programmable as an Imex. Most people here just seem to use profile number 7 and end by hand. Whereas I can set whatever ramp up speed I want (and yes I do do this) an ideal final temperature, and an overal time quite easily, depending on what I'm roasting. Yes it means using the clunky interface, but it's not that hard once you get used to it and I'd rather have this than not (one very good reason why I'm not willing to upgrade to an HT).
I am surprised that you had problems getting a french roast though. Contrary to recent problems that have been posted here about the HT taking too long to reach 2nd Crack, the I-Roast, as shipped, has the exact reverse problem (with no chaff ring mod or change of resistor) reaching a French roast happens all too quickly.
If you can't be bothered to program it, then at least try to use setting number 2 and just end it where you think best (same as with an HT).
There are quite a few I-Roasters here who I'm sure would be willing to help you as best they can, if you are still willing to learn.
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This week I are feeling sleepy!