First roaster - Page 7

#61: Post by **Sal** » July 30th, 2023, 10:45 pm

Mbb wrote:
snip...Anybody that has to ask how to do this stuff probably shouldn't do it though. ...snip

LOL... I was going to "ask"... I guess that will precludes me DIYing the hack. While I am capable of doing the most household repairs myself, electrical works involving the main panel is off limits. I leave that to a certified electrician.

July 30th, 2023, 10:56 pm

In any trade, or job, you'll find people that range from excellent to awful. My motto is trust, but verify.

I have seen poor electrical work before, and bad information from electricians.

To have an electrician to do anything the right way typically requires permits and inspections and takes $100 job and turns it into a $1000 dollar job today. It's to your advantage to have a few capabilities yourself.

#63: Post by **Capuchin Monk** » July 31st, 2023, 5:54 am

Or opt for (propane) gas heated roaster. It's cheaper than electricity around where I am and with the increase of electric car numbers, that price gap may get larger.

#64: Post by **Sal** » July 31st, 2023, 11:15 am

I don't want to hijack the thread from OP. But for my case, upgrading to a larger roaster requires a substantial infrastructure investment whether I go with an electric or gas. For electricity, installing a larger Amp circuit, or a dedicated 240v is a big undertaking in an old house with a 100A main panel that has absolutely no space to put another breaker and a completely finished basement such that any new wiring would mean tearing the walls and ceilings.

And even if I go with propane, the biggest problem is the venting. With a small "home" roaster like FreshRoast or Behmor, I can carry it outside if it's nice weather, or just used it under the kitchen hood. That is not likely a solution for any large and heavy roaster. And if I may add, I'd rather not add another fossil-fuel-burning appliance in my household, so I prefer eclectic. Not very large selections if I want a 1kg capacity electric roaster.

#65: Post by **Capuchin Monk** » July 31st, 2023, 12:02 pm

Sal wrote:And even if I go with propane, the biggest problem is the venting. With a small "home" roaster like FreshRoast or Behmor, I can carry it outside if it's nice weather, or just used it under the kitchen hood. That is not likely a solution for any large and heavy roaster.

Small or larger, many people solved venting issue with ducts (flex or rigid). There are many pictures of that solution posted on this forum.

July 31st, 2023, 12:31 pm

Yeah, but the duct still have to go out side. No window in the basement where I could use as a roasting room. I can't set up a roaster permanently in any room with window. Alas, it has to be light and easy to set up on top of the range under the hood. Or roast out side. When done roasting, the roaster has to be put away in a cabinet.

#67: Post by **Capuchin Monk** » July 31st, 2023, 2:19 pm

Sal wrote:I can't set up a roaster permanently in any room with window. Alas, it has to be light and easy to set up on top of the range under the hood. Or roast out side. When done roasting, the roaster has to be put away in a cabinet.

Cart is a solution as I did.

July 31st, 2023, 3:08 pm

What is the total weight of the setup? Thanks for your ideas, but as I said, it has to fit in a cabinet when not being used. Your setup is not going to fit in our kitchen cabinet as easily as my Fresh Roast or Behmor can. LOL If I have to store it in the basement where I can't use it there due to lack of ventilation, lifting the whole rig flight of stairs every time I roast is not going to be an easy task with or without a cart.

#69: Post by **Capuchin Monk** » July 31st, 2023, 7:54 pm

Sal wrote:What is the total weight of the setup?

The roaster itself is about 40 lbs so not that difficult to lift and move, which I used to do until I added a cyclone chaff collector. Behmor is about the maximum roaster size for fitting in kitchen cabinet. Anything bigger should be just displayed as a decor. Many of them are made with bling factor so why not.

#70: Post by **Trjelenc** » August 2nd, 2023, 6:52 am

A tip regarding buying a Huky:

When I was shopping for mine 2 years ago, there was a >$300 price difference between ordering from Showroom and ordering direct from Mr. Li via email. I don't know what Mr. Li's current price is, but you probably want to consider whether the convenience of ordering domestic from Showroom is worth several hundred dollars.