by zapty » Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:07 am
Hello Ko,
This roaster is a little more complicated to operate compared to your run off the mill Hottop or Gene but with the basic instructions provided with the roaster and a little help from your friends on this and or other forums it should be no problem.
I have quite a few years experience in roasting and yes, if you want to save some money, buy this one instead of upgrading your way around.
It is a real good deal for the money, well built to last and should keep you going for quite a few years. Not comparable to other home roasters like the ones mentioned or Iroasts, Behmors etc.
It is however a gas roaster, not a electric one......
This is like a mini commercial roaster with good control over the whole roasting process.
It is a home roasters dream....
Bezzera B3000A, Giotto Premium, several Cona's, several Balance Brewers, Atomic, Milano etc,
Aristarco, Rancilio MD 40, Ditting and Eureka MCI grinders, several antique roasters, a mini500/800N propane/electric Taiwanese roaster, greens all over the place...and some other unmentionables that have not been mentioned......