My B-Day Roaster Arrived....

MarkinAZ · 03-11-2011, 04:00 PM

I recently won a West Bend Poppery II off Flea-Bay and it arrived this afternoon:

This is the 1200W model. The original Poppery is the 1500Watter. Not really too concerned, but anxiously awaiting my 4 lb sampler to arrive from Sweet Maria's. Yeah baby...

Looking forward to a rewarding coffee bean roasting experience! Have a good one folks...

Skywalker · 03-11-2011, 04:10 PM

Looking good, Birthday Boy!!!

replicant_argent · 03-11-2011, 04:22 PM

You will enjoy it. Quick, easy, and the learning curve can be overcome by even a chimp like me. Remember that those poppers pop very hot and very fast, so the transitions can be pretty quick. Keep an eye on your roast as all times, and try to cool the beans quickly, post-roast.
Rock on, sir.

longknocker · 03-11-2011, 04:37 PM

Enjoy, Brother!

MarkinAZ · 03-11-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Remember that those poppers pop very hot and very fast, so the transitions can be pretty quick. Keep an eye on your roast as all times, and try to cool the beans quickly, post-roast.
Rock on, sir.

Yeah, been reading information and viewing a number of video' on hot air popping over the previous months and decided it was time to jump-in. That does seem to be key in cooling the beans asap as to immediately stop the roasting of the coffee bean, and to keep it hopefully within the parameters of your focused roast.

I know I can juggle two balls. I'll see if I can add a third one

TBone · 03-11-2011, 08:53 PM

Nice purchase...enjoy

Blueface · 03-12-2011, 05:58 AM

Nice. In my future for sure.

CoreyD · 03-12-2011, 06:12 AM

hmm i'm still debating the popper v.s a French 300 or 500, Cheap side of me says popper the connoisseur side of me says the 300 or 500.

MarkinAZ · 03-12-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CoreyD

hmm i'm still debating the popper v.s a French 300 or 500, Cheap side of me says popper the connoisseur side of me says the 300 or 500.

Do you mean the FreshRoast SR300 and SR500?

CoreyD · 03-16-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Do you mean the FreshRoast SR300 and SR500?

yup

BSB · 03-17-2011, 12:00 PM

Love my FR500. Good luck with the popper. And Happy B-day!

Savor the Stick · 03-20-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Yeah, been reading information and viewing a number of video' on hot air popping over the previous months and decided it was time to jump-in. That does seem to be key in cooling the beans asap as to immediately stop the roasting of the coffee bean, and to keep it hopefully within the parameters of your focused roast.

I know I can juggle two balls. I'll see if I can add a third one

Hey Mark Happy Birthday Fella!!!

Do ya know the tip about using a mister? Give your hot hot beans 5-6 good pumps from a plant mister...even if you end up soaking the beans there will be enough heat to evap off and causes the rapid cooling. Done it! Works Great!

MarkinAZ · 03-20-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Savor the Stick

Hey Mark Happy Birthday Fella!!!

Do ya know the tip about using a mister? Give your hot hot beans 5-6 good pumps from a plant mister...even if you end up soaking the beans there will be enough heat to evap off and causes the rapid cooling. Done it! Works Great!

Thank you Kevin and good to hear from brother

03-20-2011, 02:04 AM

You roast B-Days? That thing looks like fun. I may have to get in on this soon. Happy Birthday!

HollywoodQue · 03-20-2011, 07:16 AM

Great gift for yourself....enjoy

MarkinAZ · 03-20-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

You roast B-Days? That thing looks like fun. I may have to get in on this soon. Happy Birthday!

Its been producing some great coffee Mario

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Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

Great gift for yourself....enjoy

Thanks Howard...

03-11-2011, 04:00 PM	#1
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	My B-Day Roaster Arrived.... I recently won a West Bend Poppery II off Flea-Bay and it arrived this afternoon: This is the 1200W model. The original Poppery is the 1500Watter. Not really too concerned, but anxiously awaiting my 4 lb sampler to arrive from Sweet Maria's. Yeah baby... Looking forward to a rewarding coffee bean roasting experience! Have a good one folks... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

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