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Items tagged with RK COOLER BASIC

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RK Cooler Basic

Features

8 Lb. Max Capacity (Lifetime Warranty on structure, 1yr on motors)
Easy Unload
Cools 4.75Lbs @ 650F to Ambient in 120 secs
High-Powered 1300CFM Cooling Fan
Convenient Chaff/Heat Removal via Suction Method
Easy Access Chaff Collection Screen
Rolling Assembly with Lockable Caster Wheels
Ergonomically designed to promote ease of use and comfort.
Guarded Power Switch

Buying Advice:

There are many methods to cool your beans, but this cooler should be used if you are looking for a clean, easy and attractive way to cool your beans. Looks professional, built to last and works really well at cooling your beans after the roast, while separating chaff and collecting it in a separate tray. Note that this cooler does not have automatic stirring vanes as on the deluxe unit, but is in turn more economical.

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RK Cooler Deluxe

Features

8 Lb. Max Capacity (Lifetime Warranty on structure, 1yr on motors)
Motorized stirring vanes to facilitate cooling and chaff removal
Easy Unload
Ergonomically designed to promote ease of use and comfort
Cools 4.75Lbs @ 650F to Ambient in 60 secs
High-Powered 1300CFM Cooling Fan
Convenient Chaff/Heat Removal via Suction Method
Easy Access Chaff Collection Screen
Rolling Assembly with Lockable Caster Wheels
Guarded Power Switch

Buying Advice:

There are many methods to cool your beans, but this cooler should be used if you are looking for a clean, easy and attractive way to cool your beans. Looks professional, built to last and works really well at cooling your beans after the roast, while separating chaff and collecting it in a separate tray. Note that due to its motorized cooling vanes, this cooler cools and removes chaff automatically and significantly better than the basic version, allowing you to attend to the next roast without bothering with stirring. Oh yeah, did we mention it looks really cool? Read the Review and See More Images Here

How to Videos for roasting on the

RK! The entire process here!

We'll can walk you through your first roasts over the phone!!! We'll guide you step by step on what to expect, what to look for and when it should happen! Give Us a Call when you are ready to roast!

Mike & Julie K.

I just wanted to let you know that everything worked out great for the shipping.
We christened the roaster this evening, and all went well. I am looking forward to my first cup tomorrow!
Many thanks for all your coordination.
Mike
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TOM OWEN - Sweet Maria's

(This a review by Thomas Owen from Sweet Marias. I sent Tom 3 sample roasts, roasted in a gas grill, with the RK Roasting Drum. Below are Toms remarks.)

Hi Ron - thanks for sharing the coffee! In short, I am incredibly impressed. The roasts really appear to be professional drum roast quality without any sign of scorching or tipping, and on the City + and Full City you really nailed the degree of roast on the head. The cup quality was excellent on these two. Again, I am impressed. This is better than a lot of small-batch roasters produce.
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Jay Michels - Latch Review

Got the new clip, and pop riveted it on. Must have taken me all of 2 minutes!
Just completed roasting 20 pounds of various beans, and I LOVE the new clip!!!!
No more fiddling around with the pin, just pop it out, flip the clip, dump the beans, and on to the next batch.
As you mentioned in your review, a bit less noise, and much faster turnaround times between roasts.
Still regret not going with the 6 pound drum.

Best Wishes,
Jay Michels
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Kevin McWeeney

Hi Ron,

I received the Drum and Motor setup on Thursday, I had
to make a few adjustments to get it level and in line
on my Weber grill, took about 10 minutes and then let
the drum burn in for about 15 minutes.

Today (Saturday) I did two roasts, the first roast was
a little over done but the second roast came out very
nice. Each roast was 1 pound. It is going to take
some practice with roast times and getting the drum
into the grill without losing too much heat and
getting the beans into the cooling tray but I think
after 3 or 4 roasts I should have it down.

The motor is very quiet and I have no problem hearing
the first crack.

I am pleased with the drum and motor and look forward
to many roasts, you have a great product.

Kevin
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Adam Jahiel

This is a email I received from Adam Jahiel: http://www.adamjahiel.com/

I'd like to thank Ron for producing his roasting drum.

After quite some time of struggling with my Alpenrost, or Alpenusuallyrost, or Alpensometimesrost and sometimes not rost, I can tell you that Ron's RK DRUM drum is a GODSEND. At our house, we go through so much coffee that the Fussyrost usually sits on the counter in the kitchen, taking up space for days, because we have to roast so often. With the RK Drum, on the first try, I loaded it up with a couple pounds of Malabar Gold, popped it in my Weber Genisis Gold Grill after a preheat, sat in front of it keeping an eye on the thermometer, and shortly, crack,smoke, crack (I'm referring to the coffee roasting process here, nothing illegal), and suddenly, I had a bunch of perfectly roasted coffee. No muss, No fuss, No Alp. And this was just my first attempt!

Thanks, Ron, you now join the ranks of my other hero Les, maker of the THOR TAMPER. In this increasingly mechanised and mass-produced world, I am delighted to have your lovingly, hand-made products in my home, improving my life.

As for the ALP, maybe target practise?

Best,

Adam

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