Re: Digital Hottop Tweak

On 8 Feb 2007 16:32:25 -0800, "JulesG" <jules.gobeil@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Quite interesting ! I presently use a iR2 and I am thinking of
upgrading to a more sophisticated unit that can roast more at a time.
You use a thermocouple in addition to the built in temp. sensor. The
HotTop being a rotating drum, how do you install the thermocouple ?
Do you feel that a TC is needed or is the built-in sensor adequate ?

Built in sensor is off by as much as 70°F from the bean temp and
flattens at 1st crack to be completely useless to judge the end of
roast temperature.
http://www.ielogical.com/coffee/HTvsBean.gif

Randy G has instructions for a HT TC installation.
http://home.surewest.net/frcn/Coffee/HowToHottopTemp.html

My Beast
http://www.ielogical.com/coffee/HTFan.jpg
.