Re: Can't hear the cracks


I had problems with second crack in a Hearthware Precision, until I
started listening ABOVE the roaster, where I can hear it very clearly,
especially when the fan is running slow. Just take care not to burn
your ear!

George

J. Clarke wrote:
> My high frequencies have been going for a long time and I guess they're
> gone, because I can't hear any cracks at all during roasting.
>
> Any suggestions for a way to deal with this other than developing expertise
> at identifying the stage purely by visual cues?
>
> --
> --John
> to email, dial "usenet" and validate
> (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)

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