Behmor 1600 Plus

Chainsaw13 · 08-23-2014, 07:49 AM

Got an email this morning from SM's about an upgraded panel you can install into your regular Behmor 1600. Gives you more flexibility during roasting.

http://www.sweetmarias.com/store/roa...ade-panel.html

Not sure if it's worth it for me to upgrade, but thought I'd pass this along and see if anyone else had any thoughts on it.

GolfNut · 08-26-2014, 09:10 PM

Ooh, they're shipping now eh? We use the regular 1600 several times a week. Wife has it down to a science for our preferred roast. We may go ahead and upgrade it next month with the new panel and see how it compares.

Chainsaw13 · 08-26-2014, 09:29 PM

I'd be interested to see what you think of it, if you do order one.

forgop · 08-29-2014, 01:40 AM

My 2 year old behmor seems to be cropping out on me. Used to do 12-13 oz roasts and easily get into 2nd crack. Now 9.5 oz limps to 2nd crack even after cleaning as suggested per update 3. May go to a hottop next.

gravel · 08-29-2014, 01:55 AM

Interesting. Has anyone pulled the trigger on this?

Chainsaw13 · 08-29-2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

My 2 year old behmor seems to be cropping out on me. Used to do 12-13 oz roasts and easily get into 2nd crack. Now 9.5 oz limps to 2nd crack even after cleaning as suggested per update 3. May go to a hottop next.

Duane, what's update 3? I recently took my compressor hose to my Behmor, giving it a thorough blast of air. Had a lot of chaff and dust built up inside. That seemed to help a lot with performance for future roasts. I was noticing it took longer and longer to get near 2nd crack.

forgop · 09-01-2014, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Duane, what's update 3? I recently took my compressor hose to my Behmor, giving it a thorough blast of air. Had a lot of chaff and dust built up inside. That seemed to help a lot with performance for future roasts. I was noticing it took longer and longer to get near 2nd crack.

http://www.behmor.com/docs/Manual_Up...and_DC_Fan.pdf

I've done this a few times already and it's just over 2 years old. Might give it one more shot cleaning it and if that doesn't work, I think a Hottop will be my next purchase.

Chainsaw13 · 09-01-2014, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

http://www.behmor.com/docs/Manual_Up...and_DC_Fan.pdf

I've done this a few times already and it's just over 2 years old. Might give it one more shot cleaning it and if that doesn't work, I think a Hottop will be my next purchase.

Ah, ok. I need to do that myself. Did two batches this weekend. First was 12oz of Colombian beans. Even with a 2 min preheat, it barely made it to first crack on 1lb, P3, C setting. Next batch was 10oz of Ethiopian beans, 1lb, P2, B. Better result, but still not near 2nd crack.

Mr B · 10-02-2014, 10:21 PM

I probably won't get the upgrade. I have my original pretty dialed. I just know to not roast more than 3/4 lb at a time.

08-23-2014, 07:49 AM	#1
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Behmor 1600 Plus Got an email this morning from SM's about an upgraded panel you can install into your regular Behmor 1600. Gives you more flexibility during roasting. http://www.sweetmarias.com/store/roa...ade-panel.html Not sure if it's worth it for me to upgrade, but thought I'd pass this along and see if anyone else had any thoughts on it. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-26-2014, 09:10 PM	#2
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Behmor 1600 Plus Ooh, they're shipping now eh? We use the regular 1600 several times a week. Wife has it down to a science for our preferred roast. We may go ahead and upgrade it next month with the new panel and see how it compares. __________________ www.wineadors.com

08-26-2014, 09:29 PM	#3
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: Behmor 1600 Plus I'd be interested to see what you think of it, if you do order one. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-29-2014, 01:40 AM	#4
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Behmor 1600 Plus My 2 year old behmor seems to be cropping out on me. Used to do 12-13 oz roasts and easily get into 2nd crack. Now 9.5 oz limps to 2nd crack even after cleaning as suggested per update 3. May go to a hottop next.

08-29-2014, 01:55 AM	#5
gravel Still Washing My Back Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Geoff Location: Oregon Posts: 262 Trading: (3)	Re: Behmor 1600 Plus Interesting. Has anyone pulled the trigger on this?

10-02-2014, 10:21 PM	#9
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Behmor 1600 Plus I probably won't get the upgrade. I have my original pretty dialed. I just know to not roast more than 3/4 lb at a time. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13