$6 Quest M3 cooling "modification"

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dogjamboree
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#1: Post by dogjamboree »

For those of you with a Quest M3, check out the video link below for a hack I made to the stock cooling system. It consists of putting a $6 Robostir (from amazon) in the cooling tray. The Robostir is vibrating gadget with three silicone feet that was designed to stir foods while they cooked, but I've never used it that way (judging from the reviews on amazon, it doesn't work very well for that purpose).

I haven't done any objective measurements, but it seems to increase the cooling speed slightly, and has the added benefit of removing extra chaff.

Let me know what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI2-SnmvLnY

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saoye
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#2: Post by saoye »

I like it! and the fact that it doesn't cost much is a bonus! I am sure there are ways that you can ensure a more even agitation out of this. Good idea.

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yakster
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#3: Post by yakster »

Great mod, I may use that in my external cooling tray I use with large batches from my Behmor. When I first saw the Robostir come out, I though that there'd be some cool coffee application, but I didn't think of this.
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